​Scorching Heat In Central U.S. Brings Warnings; Baby Dies In Hot Car

The National Weather Service issued heat alerts Tuesday for parts of 22 states stretching from the Midwest and Great Plains to the Gulf.

Labor Day Travel 2023: The Best And The Worst Times To Hit The Road

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. Roads will be busy, but the timing of travel can make your road trip ultimately more pleasant.

National Cinema Day: Where To See 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer,' More For $4

Tickets for "Barbie," "Oppenheimer" and other summer movies are just $4 Sunday, Aug. 27, for theaters participating in National Cinema Day.

Maui Confronts Challenge Of Finding More than 800 Missing People

Maui authorities have opted not to publicize their list because it's unclear whether privacy rules would prevent them from doing so.

'Get Out Of My House!' 98-Year-Old Mom Of KS Publisher Yells In Raid

The raid exposed local political divisions and the newspaper's coverage of the community, and put an intense spotlight on the police chief.

Wish Upon A Star For These 3 Homes With Observatories: How Much House

Interest in amateur astronomy has been increasing, fueling both telescope sales and an interest in homes with their own observatories.

Mass Shootings Spur Divergent State Laws: Gun Rights Or Gun Control?

More than half the states have enacted substantive new gun laws, but whether rights are tightened or loosened depends on the party in power.

How March On Washington Shows Evolution Of Activism By Black Churches

A new, broader manifestation of the Poor People's Campaign has drawn active support from thousands of clergy of different races and faiths.

KS Newspaper's Online Search That Spurred Raid Was Legal: State Agency

Department of Revenue spokesperson Zack Denney said the driver's license database "is public-facing, and anyone can use it."

Sexism, Harassment Against Special Ops Female Soldiers Rampant: Report

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command report said a wide range of "overtly sexist" comments from male soldiers are "not outliers."

More Safeguards Against AI Risks Needed: White House Science Adviser​

Top concerns are compromised guardrails on the technology of mass destruction and more subtle harms, like the distillation of bias in data.

Gifts Can Come in Surprising Places

​Gifts can come in surprising places. You just need to be ready to recognize, accept and appreciate them when they come.

Michael Jackson Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Revived By Appeals Court

A California court found the lawsuits of two men who claimed they were abused as kids should not have been dismissed by a lower court.

Stem Cells From One Eye Show Promise In Healing Injuries In The Other

Results of the early-stage research were published Friday in the journal Science Advances, and a larger study is now underway.

FEMA Pays $5.6M Maui Survivors; Figure Expected To Grow Significantly

Estimates are that thousands of buildings were damaged or destroyed in the fire, which consumed much of the historic community of Lahaina.

Animals Just Being Animals And Vexing Humans Along The Way

The sea and river otters, bears, and bison behind a string of attacks were just living their lives until humans knocked on their doors.

These 25 Cities Are The Best Places To Live For Families: U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report measured affordability, pay and job market equity, school quality, and access to health care, among other factors.

Several Buy Buy Baby And Harmon Stores Could Reopen Under New Owners

Dream on Me, the new owner of Bed Bath & Beyond sibling Buy Buy Baby, says 11 stores will reopen as soon as this fall and more may follow.

Door-To-Door Solicitors: How Do You Make Them Go Away? [Block Talk]

Solicitors can be relentless in convincing you that you need a service or product you never imagined you did. How do you know they’re legit?

1.5M Dehumidifiers Recalled Tied To Nearly Two Dozen Fires: Feds

The recall includes 42 models of dehumidifiers sold at Home Depot, Walmart, Sam's Club, Sears and more.

Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills At Least 8; What You Need To Know

The Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, found naturally in warm coastal waters, is “extraordinarily dangerous,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

Maui Fires: Survivors Face Power Cuts, Poor Cell Service

Survivors of deadly wildfires on Maui contended with intermittent power and unreliable cell service as they sought help rebuilding.

3 Homes With Ballrooms (That You Won’t Get For A Song): How Much House

Combined, these three homes have 30 bathrooms, 26 bedrooms and 41,933 square feet of living space. Buy all three for about $26.7 million.

States That Protect Transgender Health Care Now Try To Absorb Demand

Multiple states face the challenge of moving beyond promises of legal protection and building a network to serve more patients.

Hunter Biden's Lawyers Want To Keep Gun Charge Plea Agreement In Place

Denying they reneged on the deal, prosecutors said they signed the agreement, but probation agents didn't, so it never became valid.

National Roller Coaster Day: 16 Photos Of America's Best Thrill Rides

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge.

Hawaii Works To ID 99 Confirmed Dead; Maui Wildfire Searches Intensify

Hawaii officials worked painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui.

Young Environmentalists Win First-Of-Its-Kind Climate Change Trial

In a groundbreaking ruling, a Montana judge found state agencies violated citizens' constitutional right to a clean, healthy environment.

Police Raid On Kansas Newspaper: Why Is It So Unusual? EXPLAINER

It's rare in a democratic society for police to raid a news organization's office or the home of its owner. It happened in Marion, Kansas.

FDA Warns Against Using Certain Pregnancy, Ovulation, UTI Tests

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers and patients not to use or buy these pregnancy, ovulation and UTI tests.

Nestlé Toll House Cookie Product May Contain Wood, Company Warns

Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood.

Hawaii Governor Warns Scores More Could Be Dead In Maui Wildfires

Fires that consumed most of the historic town of Lahaina are already the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century with at least 96 dead.

Marriage and Money

​The number one problem during the first year of marriage is money. Money then remains the second major problem after communication.

Maui Wildfires: Death Toll Reaches 80; Communities Left In Ruins

A fast-paced wildfire on the Hawaii island of Maui killed at least 80 people, authorities say.

Insurers Won't Cover New Alzheimer's Treatment For Some Customers

Patients who don't get coverage through a commercial plan may eventually receive it through government programs. But waiting is risky.

Judge Limits What Trump Can Say, Warns Consequence Is Earlier Trial

"Your client's defense is supposed to happen in this courtroom, not on the internet," U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan told Trump lawyers.

Special Counsel Named As Hunter Biden Investigation Deepens

Weiss, who had been appointed Delaware's U.S. attorney by former President Donald Trump, asked to be appointed to the position.

Small-Town Sweet’; New Hope For Quadriplegic; 9 Good News Stories

Hospital employees turn wedding planners; meals program skips bureaucracy; kitties hitch a ride; “guard” dog makes friends with bike thief.

When Dog Walkers Don’t Bag Poop, What Should You Do? [Block Talk]

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind.

Maui Wildfires: At Least 55 Dead; Residents Given Little Warning

Wildfires on Maui killed at least 55 people and wiped out a historic town.