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78 years ago today: Historical photos show aftermath in Nagasaki after US drops atomic bomb

On Aug. 9, 1945, a U.S. bomber dropped an atomic weapon on Nagasaki, killing 70,000 people and ultimately leading to the end of World War II.

 

Target adding Starbucks to its curbside delivery feature at 1,700 US stores: How to order

"Drive Up with Starbucks" will roll out to more than 1,700 Target stores by early October, the chain announced.

 

NY enforcing staffing minimums at nursing homes. They won't say which ones aren't keeping up

State health officials declined to release the list of nursing homes in violation of staffing minimum law. USA TODAY Network is pursuing the records.

 

Is facial recognition used in NY's schools? State urges caution with biometric technology

A new state report concluded there are "discernable risks" around the use of biometric technology in schools, which is quickly evolving.

 

Luisangel Acuña and Drew Gilbert: Mets' new prospects dream about future with franchise

The Mets hope Luisangel Acuña and Drew Gilbert, who are now with Double-A Binghamton, will provide the foundation toward success.

 

Bicentennial time in Scio: Big community celebration getting underway

Scio is marking the town's 200th birthday with a four-day celebration.

 

NY enforcing staffing minimums at nursing homes. They won't say which ones aren't keeping up

State health officials declined to release the list of nursing homes in violation of staffing minimum law. USA TODAY Network is pursuing the records.

 

Miami police begin pulling cars submerged from a Doral lake. Here's what they found so far.

After volunteer divers investigating a missing persons case found 32 vehicles submerged in a Doral, Florida lake, police started removing the cars.

 

More than 40,000 Americans are genetically related to 27 enslaved people excavated from Maryland

Scientists partnered with genetic testing service, 23andMe to conduct DNA testing on the remains of 27 enslaved people excavated from Maryland's Catoctin Furnace.

 

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