​House OKs Biden Impeachment Inquiry; Republicans Rally Behind Probe

Biden, in a rare statement about the impeachment effort, questioned the priorities of House Republicans in pursuing an inquiry against him.

A Kid Asks For Coal And More Hilarious Things Kids Say To Santa

Plucky kids test if Santa is real and ask for unusual gifts, including a “bushel of dead squirrels,” “skeleton guts” or “bladder control.”

TX Woman Carrying Fetus With Fatal Condition Denied Abortion

A court said Kate Cox didn't show her life was in danger, despite four emegency room visits, elevated vital signs and other risks.

KY Woman Seeking Abortion Learns Embryo No Longer Has Cardiac Activity

A woman challenging state's total abortion ban seeks class-action status to include other Kentuckians who now or may later want an abortion

How Rising Restaurant And Car Repair Costs More Kept Inflation Up

Most economists expect the rate of price increases to keep slowing in the coming months, and that inflation will meet Fed target for 2024.

These Retail Chains Shuttered Stores Or Went Out Of Business In 2023

Pharmacy closures were driven by opioid lawsuit settlement and less demand for COVID services; Target blamed organized retail crime.

3 Super Cute Tiny Homes Include 1 From 1931 Sears Kit: How Much House

Location matters with these three tiny homes — one on a historic ranch and two with fantastic access to water in prime vacation areas.

​TX Woman Asking Court To Permit Abortion Leaves State For Procedure

"Her health is on the line," the woman's attorney said. "She's been in and out of the emergency room and she couldn't wait any longer."

Geminid Meteors, The Best Shooting Stars Of 2023, Are About To Peak

Dark, moonless skies make for near-perfect viewing conditions for the Geminids. At the peak, the meteors fly at a rate of about 120 an hour.

Near-Record Christmas And New Year’s Travel: When To Get Out Of Town

Most people plan road trips, but the nation’s airports are gearing up for the busiest holiday travel period in history, according to AAA.

Salmonella-Tainted Cantaloupe: 8 Now Dead, Over 100 Hospitalized

Eight people have died from salmonella-tainted cantaloupe, health officials in the U.S. and Canada say. Over 100 have been hospitalized.

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These days too many of us forget to say “Please” and “Thank you.” I do not always get it done, however, but I keep on seeking to do so.

Biden Touts $8.2B For Major Rail Projects, Dings Trump's 'Failed' Vows

The president showcased federal funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country.

6 Dead, Nearly 2 Dozen Injured After Severe Storms Tear Through TN

The six victims in the Nashville area include one child, officials said. An apparent tornado touched down near the Kentucky state line.

Rare Eclipse Coming As Asteroid Blocks Bright Star Betelgeuse

The rare and fleeting spectacle, late Monday into Tuesday, should be visible to millions, including some in Miami and the Florida Keys.

Influential People Who Died In 2023: Year In Review

Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023.

Flu, COVID, RSV Cases Rising In US; Masking, Vaccinations Recommended

Flu activity rose nationwide this week. Twelve kids have died. The CDC director recommended masking amid rising cases of COVID-19 and RSV.

Dog Saves Sheep From 11 Coyotes, Up For Title: 9 Good News Stories

Bar sale is bitterseet; lights go up with a little help from friends; a Christmas party of self-checkout “employees,“ life-saving “plunger.”

McDonald's To Open 900 US Restaurants, Plus 10 New CosMc's Locations

Hundreds more McDonald's restaurants are coming to the United States, along with 10 CosMc's locations, the chain's new spinoff brand.

Barbenheimer, T-Swift, Britney, Messi: 2023's Top Pop Culture Moments

Taylor Swift dominated headlines, Barbenheimer mania and Britney Spears tells all. See photos from the many pop culture moments of 2023.

Neighborhood Holiday Lights And The Art Of Keeping Quiet [Block Talk]

“Who are we to say what our neighbors can and cannot display?” said a Patch reader who claims to be Santa. “Their house, their tastes.”

Amazon Offers $25 Flights Home For The Holidays To Some Students

The online retailer is offering $25 to 3,000 of its Prime Student members, but the offer expires soon.

3 Homes Where Dreams Of White Christmas May Come True: How Much House

Living in these homes — an elegant estate, a lakefront retreat, and a mountain cabin in ski country — would be like living in a snow globe.

62 National Restaurants Open Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2023

A number of national chains are open to serve people who don’t want to cook or who are traveling, but hours may be limited by location.

How Will A Strong El Niño Affect Dreams Of A White Christmas?

Some of the nation’s top forecasters expect El Niño to dump disappointment on people who dream of a snowy Christmas. But location matters.

US Files War Crimes Against Russians In Torture Of American In Ukraine

In the first case of its kind, the Justice Department said an unamed American was abducted and tortured during the invasion of Ukraine.

Air Force IDs 8 US Crew Members Lost In Osprey Crash In Japan

Air Force Special Operations Command said Tuesday it identified the eight service members lost when their Osprey crashed near Japan.

Researchers May Have Unlocked Mystery Illness Sickening, Killing Dogs

Dogs in 14 states have mysteriously fallen ill with a serious respiratory ailment. Researchers in New Hampshire think they know why.

23andMe Cyberattack Affected Millions, Company Says

A cyberattack against a popular DNA ancestry site affected millions of people — not thousands as the company initially said.

US Air Force Osprey Crashes In Japan: Remains Of 5 Found

U.S. and Japanese divers have discovered wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed.

Northern Lights ‘Second Chances’ Monday, Tuesday: See U.S. Aurora Map

A coronal hole is sending high-speed solar winds toward Earth — and the aurora borealis could dance again after breaking 20-year record.

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Belief It Is Unfairly Applied Fuels Waning Support For Death Penalty

​Whether waning support for the death penalty, a declining number of executions will lead to its abolition remains uncertain.

Pilgrims Yearn To Visit Site Where Saints Cared For Leprosy Patients

Kalaupapa was once the government's answer to a deadly leprosy outbreak in the 1800s that persisted into the next century.

Flu Is On The Rise As RSV Infections May Be Peaking, CDC Officials Say

COVID-19 continues to cause the most hospitalizations and deaths among respiratory illnesses, CDC head Dr. Mandy Cohen says.

America's Black AGs Discuss Race, Politics And The Justice System

This AP exclusive addresses challenges of a growing number of Black attorneys general as debates on justice, race and democracy intensify.

Geminid Fireballs, Bright Planets, More Reasons To Look Up In December

The Geminid meteor shower highlights December skywatching, and the beautiful Quadrantids open 2024. Several planets shine brightly, too.

22 States Are Reviving Cursive, As Kids Can't Read Grandma's Card

Advocates say kids can’t read key documents without cursive; that shouldn’t come at the expense of more relevant subjects, critics argue.

What Do Neighbors Actually Think Of Your Holiday Display? [Block Talk]

Are bright lights with animated characters synchronized to music your thing? Or do you prefer wreaths and bows and a few twinkling lights?

Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, 1st Woman On Supreme Court, Dies

Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed by former President Ronald Reagan in 1981. She retired in 2006.