The USA is known as a country for the free and the brave. But, with much freedom comes a lot of responsibility. Over the past few years, the crime rate in America is slowly rising, with violent ...

Columbus ranked fourth on USA TODAY's 10Best list of most walkable cities. Readers chose Columbus for its accessible neighborhoods like the Short North and German Village.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. They recommended taking a stroll along the Providence Riverwalk, which USA TODAY recently named one of the best riverwalks in the country .