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23 Ways To Help Ukraine; What To Do To Make Sure Charity Is Legit

To help people in Ukraine fighting Russian invasion, consider these verified fundraisers and charities already on the ground.

​What Is The U.S. Doing To Help Ukraine Refugees: Explainer

Conditions in Ukraine are horrific and growing worse as millions of people try to escape the Russian invasion.

GUIDELINES: Do not Procastinate

There is a procrastinator in all of us. To procrastinate means to put off doing something we know or feel we should be doing.

Threats, Vitriol Aimed At Women In Positions Of Power

Online and in-person abuse is a daily occurrence for female public officials and candidates — especially women of color.

Afghans Resettling In U.S. Struggle To Find Affordable Housing

The search for housing for Afghans comes amid a tightening housing market as the United States crawls out of the pandemic.

7 Good News Stories: 100th Birthday Home Run; The Great Unmasking

A dog is finally getting cuddled, and you can cuddle some goats — but you probably want to only observe Capt. John Moore’s close encounter.

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Patch & Broadstreet Bring New Revenue To Local News Publishers

The partnership will offer national brands access to hyperlocal audiences currently unreachable by programmatic ad platforms.

Chef, Bakers Cook For Ukraine: Feel Good Friday

NewsNation and Patch have partnered together to bring you uplifting news from across America each week.

11 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Definitely Don't Want To Skip

Spring is the perfect season to deep clean the often-forgotten areas of your home, such as your HVAC system, gutters and windows.

Block Talk: What To Do When Neighbors Keep Unloading Stuff On You

Patch readers discuss: Is it better to say yes and quietly get rid of your neighbor’s castoffs, “normalize saying no” or even give it back?

Purdue Pharma Deal Has Families Deflated, Angry But Hopeful

Allowing the Sacklers to avoid any more lawsuits or jail time is a dangerous message to send to the pharmaceutical industry, activists say.

What's Holding Up The Vaccines For Children Under 5?

“I just feel like we are being left on Pandemic Island.”

Sacklers To Pay $6B, Apologize, Let Victims Speak In Opioid Deal

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma settled a lawsuit Thursday, and the Sackler family boosted its cash contribution to avoid more lawsuits.

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Rare Tropical Disease Linked To Aromatherapy Spray Killed 2

Walmart recalled Better Homes and Gardens aromatherapy room sprays after bacteria sickened four people. Two died, including a Georgia boy.

Living With COVID: What New White House Road Map Means To You

The Biden administration plan looks to a future "when Americans no longer fear lockdowns, shutdowns, and our kids not going to school."

Her Story Brought Down Alaska's Attorney General

A year later, she feels let down.

What These Americans, Their Hearts In Ukraine, Want You To Know

An expat’s respect deepens along with the world's with Ukraine's fierce and often salty defiance of Russian aggression.

Is TurboTax Free? What About Easy?

Not for this freelancer.

Biden Vows To Check Russian Aggression, Fight Inflation

Congress, regardless of political differences, is joined "with an unwavering resolve that freedom will always triumph over tyranny."

MLB Cancels Opening Day As Deal To End Lockout Falls Apart

Players rejected league's "best and final offer," setting the stage for MLB to follow through on threat to cancel opening day on March 31.

Photos: Mardi Gras Returns To New Orleans And The South

The full-dress parade returns to New Orleans after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled Mardi Gras street parties last year.

Photos: America Rallies In Support Of Ukraine

From one coast to another, Americans are showing their support for Ukraine as it defends its democracy against Russian aggression.

2nd Baby Dies: Recall Expanded For Similac, Other Baby Formula

Two infants have died of illnesses from Cronobacter sakazakii, a rare and dangerous germ that is particularly deadly to infants.

Big Tech Grapples With Russian State Media, Propaganda

Challenge is to stem Kremlin propaganda on social media without angering Russian officials to the point they yank citizens' access .

New Normal: Fence Is Up, Guard On Standby For State Of Union

There have been no specific or credible threats, but law enforcement officials aren't taking any chances after Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.

​U.S. States Add To Financial Pressure On Russia Over War

Some measures are symbolic; others, like one in Indiana to block Russian businesses and nonprofits from acquiring property, have teeth.

MLB Labor Talks Intensify As Deadline Nears To Save Openers

Major League Baseball lockout: Owners and players are still far apart on issues that could delay the March 31 opening day.

Mardi Gras, Or Fat Tuesday, Kicks Off Lent: 5 Things To Know

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a carnival that marks a final day of indulgence before the holy observance of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday.

When Billionaires Don't Pay Taxes, People “Lose Faith In Democracy”

Counteracting techniques by the ultrawealthy to avoid income taxes has a serious trickle-down effect.

U.S. Plans New Safety Rules To Crack Down On Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Consumer Product Safety Commission releases 104-page staff report on dangers of carbon monoxide.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Start? What Do You Think About It?

It's almost time to "spring forward" to daylight savings time, as it's colloquially known. This year, at least 22 states are eyeing changes.

Legendary NYC Rock Outfit URSA MINOR Reveals "Stardust" Video

Starting off 2022 the best way possible

'Saturday Night Live' Opens With Tribute To Ukraine

The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York performed a "Prayer for Ukraine."

Does Putin's Alert Change The Risk Of Nuclear War? Explainer

Putin on Sunday told his top defense and military officials to put nuclear forces in a "special regime of combat duty."

​ On Cusp Of Biden Speech, A State Of Disunity, Funk And Peril

America's strength is being sharply tested from within — and now from afar — as Biden became a wartime president in someone else's conflict.

GUIDELINES: Treat Everyone with Respect

There is the respect that you have to earn; then there is the respect which you may and should be granted by virtue of being a human being.

State Of The Union: Biden Speech Comes Amid Crises, Setbacks

President Joe is scheduled to deliver his first State of the Union speech on Tuesday as he struggles to deliver on many of his promises.