Pelé, Brazil's Mighty King Of 'Beautiful Game,' Dies At 82

The standard-bearer of "the beautiful game" had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021.

Girl Scout Cookie Throwdown: What’s The Best Cookie? (Poll)

With Girl Scout Cookie sales about to begin, we want to know which are best: Samoas, Thin Mints, the new Raspberry Rally or something else?

Quadrantid Meteor Shower — Potentially Strongest Of 2023 — Peak Nears

The Quadrantids reliably produce bright fireballs, but the peak only lasts about six hours. Just before dawn is a good time to look up.

$640M Mega Millions Jackpot In Friday’s Drawing: What To Know

​With long odds and no winner since October, the jackpot in the Friday night Mega Millions drawing swells to an estimated $640 million.

17 Animal Stories From 2022 That Will (Mostly) Tickle You

Beagles rescued; penguin gets orthopedic shoes; epic kitten roundup; 90-pound dog crawls in bed with strangers; cat rings owner’s doorbell.

Weird News 2022: 11 Strange Stories We Couldn’t Possibly Make Up

What’s behind the creepy, scary letters on “The Watcher”? Is that a porterhouse falling from the sky? What runs sideway, wields a mallet?

Res ispa loquitur!

Things Speak for Themselves

Biden's First 2 Years Reveal His Generational Ambition

Biden's conception of the job is about far more than restoring democratic norms and passing the baton to a new generation of leaders.

Supreme Court Keeps Title 42 Immigration Limits In Place Indefinitely

Immigration advocates sued to end Title 42, saying it goes against U.S. obligations to people fleeing their countries to avoid persecution.

In Memoriam: Influential People We Said Goodbye To In 2022

Remembering the political leaders, actors, musicians and other famous people who died in 2022.

8.4M Minimum Wage Workers Get Raise Jan. 1, 2023: Report

A new Economic Policy Institute minimum wage analysis shows wide disparity across states. Many states still pay a $7.25 hourly minimum wage.

Notable 2022 Deaths: Queen, Madeleine Albright, Sidney Poitier, Others

American Indian Movement co-founder Clyde Bellecourt, Sen. Orrin Hatch and former Defense Secretary Ash Carter also died in 2022.

Wegmans Recalls 3 Products Containing Greens Over Salmonella Fears

The recalled products contain micro greens, sweet pea leaves, and cat grass, which have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

The Art of Discretion

​We need to recover the art of discretion. Our cultural maxim, printed on our coins, is “e pluribus unum,” meaning, “out of many, one."

Winter Storm Batters U.S. Power, Snarling Christmas Travel

Across the country, the storm forced the closure of highways and crashes, exposure and storm damage have killed at least 10 people

The ​Undoing Of Roe Quickly Shifts Abortion To States: Explainer

Here's a look at what has changed, what hasn't and what remains unclear six months after the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

An Inflation Measure Watched By The Fed Eases To 5.5%

Inflation, which began surging in mid-2021, still remains well above the 2 percent year-over-year growth the Federal Reserve wants to see.

Jan. 6 Report: Trump 'Lit That Fire' Of Capitol Insurrection

The seven Democrats and two Republicans on the committee recommend that Congress consider barring Trump from holding future office.

Title 42 Border Rules Confound Washington, Migrants Alike

The Biden administration has yet to lay out any systemic changes to manage an expected surge of migrants if the restrictions end.

House Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill With Ukraine Aid

The bill passed mostly along party lines, 225-201. It now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

Congress Approves New Election Rules In Jan. 6 Response

Electoral Count Act is the most significant legislative response yet from Congress to Trump's aggressive efforts to upend election results.

Northern Lights Possible In A Handful Of U.S. States Friday Night

The breathtaking aurora borealis may offer a holiday treat to some Americans caught in the icy grip of a “bomb cyclone​” storm.

Massive Winter Storm Knocks Out Power To 1.2 Million, Cancels Flights

Two days before Christmas, more than half the U.S. population was under some form of winter weather advisory, forecasters said.

Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Bill To Fund Government, Aid Ukraine

The bill passed by a 68-29 vote and now goes to the House for a final vote before it is sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law

Jan. 6 Witness Recounts Pressure Campaign From Trump Allies

The nine-member committee released two never-before-seen transcripts of Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony as it wraps up its investigation.

'Bomb Cyclone' Warning Upends Holiday Travel

"This is not like a snow day when you were a kid," President Joe Biden said of the storm dealing sub-zero temps to 135 million people.

11 Good News Christmas Stories To Fill You With Holiday Cheer

Mall Santa spills secrets, 4-year-old’s MRI results brighten the holiday, Santa drives a bus, the Grinch brings cheer, and so much more.

Strep A Linked To 2 U.S. Pediatric Deaths; Europe Also Sees Increases

The spike in invasive group A streptococcus bacteria​ comes as a shortage of antibiotics to treat it is expected to continue for months.

Zelenskyy Tells Biden: 'No Compromises' In Path To Peace

President Joe Biden and Congress responded with billions in new assistance and a pledge to help Ukraine pursue a "just peace."

How Trump Ignored Advisers, Spread Election Lies: Explainer

The Jan. 6 committee's report makes clear that Trump long planned to claim victory in the 2020 election, whether he actually won or not.

As Flu Rages, U.S. Releases Medicine From National Stockpile

States will be able to request doses of the prescription flu medication Tamiflu kept in the Strategic National Stockpile.

New Label Law Has Unintended Effect: Sesame In More Foods

Rather than isolating products and equipment with sesame, some companies are adding it to products that didn't have sesame to begin with.

Massive Storm Adds Uncertainty To Strong Holiday Travel Demand

Airports said they would work hard to stay open. Bus and train travelers were also bracing for delays due to the massive storm.

Door-To-Door School Fundraisers Ring Some People’s Bells [Block Talk]

To kids selling magazines, “I say I never learned to read,” one reader cracked. The pressure to support fundraising isn’t a joke, though.

2023 Guide To Meteor Showers, Supermoons And Full Moons

2023 starts and ends with the storied Quadrantids and Geminids, with the spectacular Perseids in the middle, plus a blue moon supermoon.

Airlines Offer Winter Weather Waivers Ahead Of Bomb Cyclone System

​United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines all are issuing winter waivers.

Polar Weather: How To Keep Pipes From Freezing; Should You Warm Car?

From preparing for power outages to packing your car, here’s what you need to know during surge of arctic air in the pre-Christmas forecast.

Massive Holiday Storm Could Bring Bomb Cyclone, Blizzards To U.S.

The country is bracing for a storm that could bring blizzard conditions to several states and snarl holiday travel for days.

Children's Medicine Shortage Hits As Flu Season Starts Fast

Medication shortages are a little like toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic: You have to be in the right place at the right time.

Christmas Tree Demand Remains High Despite Inflation

Christmas tree growers surprised to find that holiday greenery is largely inflation-proof, even as Americans cut back on retail spending.