GUIDELINES: Where There is Purpose, There is Passion

When you have a purpose, you have a passion. You could not have passion without an overriding purpose, because purpose generates passion.

Not Home For Christmas: Holiday Flight Cancellations Continue

Your 5-minute read to start today: Omicron disrupting holiday travel and the Navy; US pair missing in Myanmar; NYE crowds lighter in NYC.

Christmas COVID Outbreak Keeps Navy Ship At Guantanamo Bay Port

U.S. Navy officials have not said whether it was the omicron variant that infected its sailors aboard the U.S.S. Milwaukee.

Christmas Flight Cancellations Drag On As Airlines Short-Staffed

As airlines experience staffing issues related to the COVID-19 omicron variant, more flights are being canceled Christmas Day.

Yes, There Is A Santa Claus — And No, COVID-19 Won't Stop Him

That’s the word from the joint U.S.-Canadian military operation that for 66 years has been tracking Jolly Old St. Nicholas.

Why You Make Christmas The Most Wonderful Time Of Year

Your 5-minute read to start today: Webb telescope to launch; strangers spread kindness; travel ban lifted; memorable pop culture moments.

U.S. Children's Hospitals Filling Fast As Omicron Spreads: Report

While doctors are seeing record positive results from pediatric coronavirus tests, the vast majority of new cases have been mild.

Webb Space Telescope Set For Christmas Launch: How To Watch

The telescope — a 30-year, $10 million NASA project — will help astronomers better study the earliest moments of the universe.

U.S. To Lift Omicron-Linked Travel Ban On Southern Africa

The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa and other African countries.

Airlines Cancel Christmas Flights Due To Virus Staffing Shortages

Delta and United are among airlines canceling hundreds of flights as staff cope with a nationwide spike in coronavirus omicron cases.

Kim Potter Found Guilty, But Verdict 'Falls Short Of Justice'

Your 5-minute read to start today: Trump goes to court — again; Joan Didion dead; missing cat found after a tornado; holiday movie guide.

Trump Asks Supreme Court To Block Release Of Jan. 6 Records

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to reverse lower court rulings ordering him to turn over documents to the Jan. 6 committee.

Health Debunked: Should I Use Fluoride-Free Toothpaste?

Is fluoride toothpaste safe to use? Discover the truth about fluoride and why this option may or may not be the right choice for you.

Photos: Most Memorable Pop Culture Moments of 2021

Harry and Meghan spoke to Oprah, Bennifer reunited and Britney was freed: 2021 was a year of reunions, reopening, re-emergence and more.

11 Stories Of The Magic Of Christmas To Warm Your Heart

Santa incarnate is everywhere. He knows when children don’t believe, when their parents need extra help and what a dying woman wanted most.

To Grandmother's House Or No? Omicron Disrupts Holiday Plans

For the second year in a row, the ever-morphing coronavirus is presenting would-be revelers with a difficult choice.

U.S. Has Reunited 100 Children Taken From Parents Under Trump

About 350 more reunifications are in process after the Department of Homeland Security adopted measures to enhance the program.

FDA Authorizes Second Pill To Treat COVID-19 In Adults

The approval of molnupiravir, developed by drugmaker Merck, comes one day after officials authorized a similar pill by Pfizer.

Girl, 10, Dies In TikTok Challenge: ‘They Don’t Know Better’

Your 5-minute read to start today: Student loan payment pause extended; COVID-19 pill; former nudist colony for sale; slave ship discovered.

How To Stay Healthy During Winter In Philadelphia

Getting a flu shot, wearing weather-appropriate clothing and taking a few other precautions can help keep you safe as temperatures drop.

A Guide For Hartford Parents On Recognizing Childhood Asthma

More than 11 percent of Connecticut children experience asthma symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath and night coughing spells.

Why L.A. Residents Shouldn't Snooze On Winter Sun Protection

Regardless of where you live or the temperature, you should always remain vigilant in keeping safe from harmful UV rays.

Photos: Christmas Preparations Begin With Lights And Celebration

See photos from around the country as homes are decorated with lights and Christmas preparations begin.

Pause On Student Loan Payments Extended Until May 1: White House

The moratorium was supposed to end Feb. 1. The Biden administration shifted course after citing concerns about omicron and the economy.

Why You Need To Take Care Of Your Lawn This Winter

If you want a lush, thriving yard in the spring, it's essential to fertilize your grass before it goes dormant and clear away debris.

Pfizer At-Home COVID-19 Pill Gets FDA Green Light As Virus Surges

Authorization of the at-home treatment comes as U.S. health officials worry a tsunami of COVID-19 infections will overwhelm hospitals.

Northern Lights May Be Visible In Parts Of U.S. On Christmas

A solar storm cloud left the sun Monday and is heading toward Earth; some parts of the upper U.S. could see the aurora borealis Thursday.

Save 15 Percent On Flowers For Your New Year’s Eve Celebration

Ring in 2022 with beautiful bouquets and gorgeous greenery!

Nearly $100B Stolen From Pandemic Relief Funds: Secret Service

The Secret Service said it has seized more than $1.2 billion while investigating unemployment insurance and loan fraud during the pandemic.

Democrats 'Not Giving Up' On Biden Bill, Talks With Manchin

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has struck a determined tone, telling senators to expect a vote in January on the package.

Amazon Web Services Outage Affects Services Across The Internet

Hundreds of users have flagged the outage, AWS' third in as many weeks, which is affecting a variety of internet services.

‘Revenge Porn Cop’ Free So DA Could Chase Prostitution Case: Suit

Your 5-minute read: Omicron dominant variant with 73 percent of new COVID-19 infections; synthetic pot linked to deaths; R&B legend dies.

Parents, Schools Face Another Reckoning Over COVID-19 Cases

The quick spread of the omicron coronavirus variant has stirred another angst-ridden conversation about in-person versus online school.

​Biden Pledges 500,000 Home Tests To Confront Omicron Surge

For the first time, the government will send free COVID-19 tests directly to Americans, after more than a year of urging by health experts.

With Home Tests Hard To Find, How To Have A COVID-19-Free Holiday

Demand is outpacing the supply of rapid COVID-19 tests as the highly contagious omicron coronavirus variant dominates in the United States.

Listeria Concerns Spur Recall Of Fresh Express Brands In 19 State

Salads sold under the Fresh Express and other private labels are being recalled after listeria contamination was found in random sampling.

6 Cold-Weather Health Conditions & Tips To Help Your Body Cope

The onset of winter can lead to physical ailments like dry skin, joint pain and frostbite, as well as mental health conditions like SAD.

Photos: Remembering The Influential People We Lost in 2021

In 2021, we said goodbye to a host of influencers, from dignitaries and politicians to entertainers and athletes. Remember them in photos.

Omicron Dominates In U.S.; 73% Of New COVID-19 Cases: CDC Data

The CDC estimates the omicron variant accounted for 73 percent of COVID-19 infections last week, a sixfold week-over-week increase.

The Great Inheritors

How three families shielded their fortunes from taxes for generations.