Author: USA Today
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Report: Feds say Lance Armstrong continues to hide the truth
The federal government has fired another round of criticisms at Lance Armstrong, describing him as a calculating manipulator who hides the truth even when he confesses to doping or gets in a minor car accident. In new court documents filed Friday, the government said the former cyclist is an “unreliable source of information” who has…
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Domino’s to roll out tweet-a-pizza
Ordering a pizza is about to get as simple as a tweet. Beginning May 20, Domino’s, the pizza delivery behemoth, will roll out a “tweet-to-order” system that lets U.S. customers tweet for pizza, according to USA Today. Domino’s will become the first major player in the restaurant industry to use Twitter, on an ongoing basis,…
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Winners and losers in the NFL Draft’s first round
Who picked up a win and who didn’t after Round 1 of the 2015 NFL draft? WINNERS Quarterbacks: After getting pulled apart and dissected in every way imaginable — often justifiably so — Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota finally came off the board in the first and second spots, respectively. No pressure, fellas. Running backs:…
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Bud Light apologizes for ‘removing no’ label
Bud Light is backpedaling after upsetting people with a label saying the beer was perfect for temporarily removing the word “no” from the drinker’s vocabulary, evoking concerns about alcohol-fueled rape culture, according to USA Today. Anheuser-Busch swiftly apologized Tuesday afternoon as images of the label spread online. The full label reads: “The perfect beer for…
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Body found in Lake Ontario identified as son of ESPN writer
The body found Friday in Lake Ontario is that of Rochester Institute of Technology student Max Maisel, 21, who had been missing since Feb. 22 and was last seen around the Charlotte Pier. The cause of Maisel’s death is still unclear, Rochester police said Monday. A fisherman spotted the body about 7:30 p.m. floating in…
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How to eat for ‘free’ on Tax Day
Paying your taxes can be a bummer so reward yourself this April 15 by eating some well-deserved free meals. Depending on where you live, you might be able to cobble together a complete menu and eat like a king all day. Here are few options: Lunch – Purchase a 32-ounce drink and a bag of…
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Power outages reported at various D.C. area buildings, White House
WASHINGTON — More than 750 Potomac Electric Power Company customers are without power in D.C. on Tuesday afternoon, according to an outage map. There are also reports of power outages in parts of Maryland, including some University of Maryland offices. Some Metro stations were operating their emergency lighting and some offices at the University of…
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Oscars explains why Joan Rivers wasn’t in tribute
The late Joan Rivers didn’t have to be at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony to make her presence felt. Many fans were upset that Rivers, the caustic queen of so many red carpets, was not pictured during the annual In Memoriam TV segment that honors those connected to the film industry who have died in the previous…
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Lauren Hill done playing college hoops, to become honorary coach
Lauren Hill’s playing career at Mount St. Joseph University is complete, her family wrote in a Facebook post, but she will remain an honorary coach for the team, according to an email from head coach Dan Benjamin. -VIDEO: Lauren Hill, basketball player dying of cancer, plays her first college game Benjamin’s email: On behalf of…
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Michael Phelps not expected to get jail time
No matter the outcome of Michael Phelps’ trial on drunken-driving charges Friday, the Olympian appears unlikely to face any jail time. Phelps faces five charges, three relating to driving while impaired from his Sept. 30 arrest in Baltimore. He had a blood-alcohol content of .14, nearly twice the legal limit, and failed several field sobriety…