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Treacherous travel underway as blizzard conditions and ice blast parts of central US
A blizzard-fueling winter storm is sweeping across the Plains and upper Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds, making for dangerous travel during the busy holiday week.
Free returns are going away
If you’re thinking of sending back a disappointing gift you just received over the holidays, the return may bring even more disappointment.
Baltimore grandmother goes viral over Christmas surprise
It's a gift more than 50 years in the making. Barbara Rieco wrote a children's book in 1972.
Make-a-Wish will fulfill a four-year-old's dream of meeting princesses
The past couple of years hasn't been easy for a four-year-old in Bel Air who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, but there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Mother’s last words inspire surprise act of compassion
Hours before her death, Rosie Minor got on the phone and called into a prayer line with friends and members of her church.
Tackle these health issues to reduce risk of early dementia, study says
Cognitive decline can begin years before signs of dementia set in, which for some can be as early as age 30, a condition known as young-onset dementia.
Ken Jennings says Mayim Bialik’s ‘Jeopardy’ exit caught him ‘off guard’
Ken Jennings is opening up about the departure of Mayim Bialik as co-host of the long-running game show “Jeopardy!”
Delayed, lost or damaged luggage: What you should do
It’s enough to give anyone already on edge about how to handle possible flight delays and cancellations yet another reason to pop an antacid or two: the prospect of delayed, lost or damaged baggage.
Mississippi officer who shot 11-year-old is suspended without pay
Since this story was published in June, a grand jury declined to return an indictment against Sgt. Greg Capers, the officer who shot Aderrien Murry, reporting it found no criminal conduct on behalf of the officer involved.
Prices fell last month for the first time since April 2020
After three-plus years of prices steadily — and sometimes sharply — increasing month after month after month, they fell in November.
Why Harvard continues to back President Claudine Gay during her plagiarism controversy
Harvard President Claudine Gay is facing intensifying pressure as the drip, drip, drip of plagiarism allegations gradually spills out.
Theatre returns lost wallet 65 years later
For more than 80 years, the Plaza Theatre has churned out reliable entertainment, complete with popcorn, soda, and, of course, movies.
Biden ramps up the pressure on AMLO as border surge inflames a longstanding political problem
President Joe Biden is ramping up the pressure on his Mexican counterpart to help with the untenable situation at the US southern border that’s left officials scrambling to respond to an unprecedented migrant surge and exacerbated one of the president’s longstanding political problems.
They sold everything to become a digital nomad family. Here’s what happened next
They’d always made traveling a priority, and after settling down and having their first child, Courtney and Justin Orgias were keen to keep exploring the world as much as they could.
Mortgage rates in America dropped to their lowest level since June
US mortgage rates continued to plunge this week – good news for home buyers who have been facing the least affordable housing market since the 1980s.
10 dead and others wounded in shooting at Prague university, emergency services say
At least 10 people have died and 30 others were injured in a gun attack at a university in Prague, emergency services in the Czech capital say.
Mapping the Ursid meteor shower
The last meteor shower of 2023 is set to send meteors streaking across the sky just in time for the holidays.
Thousands of homes and businesses without power as cold weather and ‘significant’ storm damage torment Maine
A deadly storm that deluged much of the the Northeast has given way to frigid temperatures as tens of thousands of people grapple with no electricity in the cold.
Judge halts California law that would have banned carrying concealed firearms in many public places
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked parts of a California law that would have banned carrying concealed firearms in certain “sensitive places,” including places of worship, public libraries, amusement parks, zoos and sporting events.
Trump and Abbott revive GOP focus on border security in 2024 election
Former President Donald Trump’s harsh rhetoric and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s contentious new law have reignited Republican efforts to make border security the focus of the 2024 election – elevating the fight over immigration policy to new heights.
Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted based on testimony from blind witness freed after 12 years in prison
A 30-year-old Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted of murder on the testimony of a blind witness walked out of the Cook County Jail this week as a free man.
Powered by rain, this seed carrier could help reforest the most remote areas
The world’s forests are under threat. As well as being logged for timber and cleared to make way for agriculture, rising global temperatures are causing more intense wildfires.
Austin becomes latest US official to visit Israel as Biden administration presses for strategy shift from Netanyahu
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is visiting Israel on Monday to get a clearer assessment from Israeli officials on their military operations, marking the latest administration official to visit the country amid an intensifying rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over mounting civilian casualties in Gaza.
Foxconn makes most of the world’s iPhones. Now its CEO wants to make EVs
Certainly, Young Liu has heard the auto industry cliche that modern vehicles are “iPhones on wheels.” Cars and SUVs are packed with computer chips, sophisticated sensors, touchscreens and data connections.
The new FAFSA: What you need to know to get financial aid for college
There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it’s about to look a lot different.There’s one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it’s about to look a lot different.
Biden safe after car crashes into motorcade vehicle at campaign headquarters
A car unintentionally struck an SUV in President Joe Biden’s motorcade Sunday night, causing damage to both vehicles and appearing to startle the preside
Steph Curry’s five-year three-point streak ends in Golden State Warriors win over Portland Trail Blazers
Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry failed to make a three-pointer in an NBA regular season game for the first time in five years, blanking from deep in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Powerful storm in Northeast threatens miserable morning commutes and widespread urban flooding
More than a quarter million customers lost power Monday morning as an intense storm pounded the East Coast with flooding rainfall and strong winds.
Southwest hit by record $140 million fine for holiday service meltdown in 2022
The federal government is fining Southwest Airlines $140 million for last year’s historic, 10-day-long holiday meltdown that stranded more than 2 million travelers.
Quaker Oats recalls dozens of products over foodborne illness risk
Quaker Oats on Friday recalled more than 40 granola bar and cereal products because they could be contaminated with salmonella.
Biden’s national security adviser says Israel will move to new phase of war focusing on precisely targeting Hamas leadership
President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said Friday that there will be a transition to another phase of the war that is focused on “more precise ways” of targeting Hamas leadership.
Texas abortion law’s wording is causing dangerous confusion over emergency medical exceptions, critics say
Emergency medical exceptions to the Texas abortion ban are extremely rare, and experts say the law leaves medical providers with their hands tied and puts patients at risk.
Middle school teacher arrested after allegedly threatening to behead Muslim student who said Israeli flag offended her
A Georgia middle school teacher was arrested last week after multiple witnesses told authorities he threatened to behead a 13-year-old Muslim student who said the Israeli flag hanging in his classroom offended her.
Scientists uncover a surprising phenomenon in the Himalayas that might be slowing the effects of climate change
Scientists uncover a surprising phenomenon in the Himalayas that might be slowing the effects of climate change
Texas woman forced to carry high-risk pregnancy files lawsuit to have abortion
Texas woman forced to carry high-risk pregnancy files lawsuit to have abortion
Bloody diarrhea, jaundice, hepatitis: Thousands fall ill in war-ravaged Gaza amid spike in infectious diseases
Bloody diarrhea, jaundice, and hepatitis ravage Gaza with infectious diseases
Georgia election workers ask court to warn Rudy Giuliani after he repeats claims judge ruled were defamatory
Georgia election workers ask court to warn Rudy Giuliani after he abolished claims that the judge ordered as defamatory
Two men plead guilty to harassment charges in Montgomery riverfront brawl
Two men plead guilty to harassment charges in Montgomery., Alabama riverfront brawl
SpaceX delays launch of mysterious X-37B space plane for US military
SpaceX delays launch of mysterious X-37B space plane for US military
Good Samaritan pushed paralyzed woman home during UNLV shooting. Now, she's asking for help to find her.
Paralyzed-from-the-waost=dowm-omly student found herself amid the UNLV shooting, only to be rescued by a stranger/Good Samaritan for whom she now searches.
Macy's Stock Surges Amidst Buyout Buzz
Shares of Macy’s soared more than 17% early Monday on a Wall Street Journal report that the iconic 165-year old retailer closely associated with the holiday season might itself be bought.
Purchasing a $20,000 French Home Sight Unseen—The Unveiling Journey
Ellen's love affair with France began during a 1970s summer spent as an au pair, sparking a lifelong commitment to visiting the country whenever possible; her family, led by her West Coast husband Joseph, playfully teased her for her unwavering preference for French vacations during their regular travels every two years.
Emergency Meeting Convened by University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees Following President Liz Magill's Troublesome Testimony
The University of Pennsylvania’s board of trustees held an emergency meeting Thursday as school president Liz Magill faces scathing criticism over her performance at a House hearing earlier this week.
Taylor Swift says Kanye West and Kim Kardashian feud felt like a ‘career death’
Taylor Swift has said that a 2016 feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian felt like “a career death,” adding it “took me down psychologically.”
A Texas man is accused of killing his parents near San Antonio and then 4 people in the Austin area. Here’s what we know
A man in custody in central Texas is suspected of fatally shooting his parents near San Antonio this week before traveling to the Austin area and killing four people and injuring three others in an eight-hour span Tuesday, authorities said.
Illnesses linked to lead in applesauce pouches mount as FDA narrows in on source
The US Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to continue to avoid recalled applesauce pouches amid an ongoing investigation and a growing number of illnesses linked to lead in cinnamon.
New Mexico lawsuit accuses Meta of creating ‘breeding ground’ for child predators
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has accused Meta Platforms of creating a “breeding ground” for child predators on Facebook and Instagram in a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the latest in a string of legal actions related to alleged harms to young users caused by the social media giant.
UNLV gunman was a career professor who had applied for a job at the school, source says
The shooter who killed three people Wednesday at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was a 67-year-old career college professor, a law enforcement source said. And investigators are looking into the possibility that he may have been passed over for a job at the university.
U.S. veterans use art to help female Afghan soldiers who fled their country process their pain
In a sunlit gallery high above Manhattan, artist Jenn Hassin is trying to repurpose the tattered threads of lives unraveled.
Civil rights complaints allege UPenn and Wellesley allowed antisemitism to ‘run rampant’
A Jewish legal rights advocacy group has alleged that the University of Pennsylvania and Wellesley College have violated federal civil rights law by allowing for discrimination against Jews.