Willow Biden Joins Long Line Of Presidential Pets

President Joe Biden and Jill Biden added a green-eyed tabby cat to their family. Willow is part of a long lineage of White House animals.

Photos: Nor'easter Pummels East Coast With Snow, Winds, Flooding

The weekend winter storm affected major cities including Philadelphia, New York and Boston, blasting the region with blizzard conditions.

Trump Facing Legal, Political Headwinds As He Eyes Comeback

The former president often has another presidential run on his mind despite numerous legal issues and declining support among Republicans.

Winter Storm Slams U.S. East Coast With Deep Snow, High Winds

Millions of people in 1o states hunkered down Saturday as the brutal nor'easter dumped as much as 3 feet of snow in some places.

Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse ‘Simply Unacceptable,’ Biden Says

Your 5-minute read to start today: Fallen officer remembered; family frozen to death identified; family offers Corvette for pet’s return.

Omicron Drives U.S. Deaths Higher Than Fall's Delta Wave

The seven-day rolling average for daily new COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. has been climbing since mid-November, reaching 2,267 on Thursday.

A Former Hacker's Guide To Boosting Your Online Security

Ngô Minh Hiếu is attempting to protect the world from the sorts of cybercriminals he once was.

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Resentenced To 21 Years In Prison

The former zookeeper was put in prison for trying to hire two different men to kill animal welfare activist Carole Baskin.

Ex-Cop's Trial For Breonna Taylor Raid Underway In Kentucky

Former Louisville officer Brett Hankison was not charged in Taylor’s shooting death but is standing trial on lower-level felony charges.

Author Targets School Board, Calls Holocaust Book Ban ‘Orwellian'

Your 5-minute read to start today: Teen accused in school shooting to plead insanity; Kobe Bryant statue erected; dead birds found on beach.

Holocaust Novel 'Maus' Banned In Tennessee School District

Art Spiegelman won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992 for the book that tells the story of his Jewish parents living in 1940s Poland.

9 Good News Stories: ‘Just Enjoy Living’; Story Behind Tiny Doors

Music paves "The Road" home; community refrigerators; sea turtle rescue; Playa’s days off; a message in a bottle — and from beyond?

Will COVID Ever Be 'Over'? Most Americans Don't Think So: Poll

When it comes to coronavirus, many Americans agree that they're going to "be stuck with it forever" — or, at the least, for a long time.

Gas Stoves Worse For Climate Than Previously Thought: Study

Even when they're not running, U.S. gas stoves are putting 2.6 million tons of methane into the air each year.

‘Long Past Time’: Black Women Eyed For Spot On U.S. High Court

Your 5-minute read to start today: Your favorite eatery could be going broke; name a cockroach for your ex; woman wants to buy a toddler.

At Least 3 Judges Under Consideration As Biden Mulls Court Pick

Early discussions about a successor to Stephen Breyer point to several candidates, all of whom are Black women.

Vaccine Mandate To Kick In For First Wave Of Health Workers

While the requirement is welcomed by some, others fear it will worsen serious staff shortages if employees quit rather than comply.

Here's What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Treatment Pills

For those eligible to receive the antiviral pills used to treat COVID-19, GoodRx can help you check availability at a pharmacy near you.

School Principal Credits Quick Recovery to Paxlovid COVID Pill

Within eight hours of taking Paxlovid, an antiviral medication that treats COVID-19, single father Tim Farley noticed his symptoms went away

‘Stealth Omicron’ Subvariant Makes It To U.S.: What To Know

The World Health Organization is watching BA.2, a new variant within the omicron variant, but hasn’t declared it a “variant of concern.”

Stephen Breyer, Liberal Supreme Court Justice, To Retire

Breyer's retirement will ensure President Joe Biden picks at least one new justice to sit on the nation's highest court.

Nation's Independent Eateries Fear Going Broke Without COVID Aid

Some 200,000 independent eateries and bars were left behind in 2021 COVID-19 relief funding. Many are on the brink of closing, group says.

Cybertheft Always Seems To Be One Step Ahead

Despite decades of hacking attacks, companies leave vast amounts of sensitive data unprotected.

'Three Times A Hero’: Second NYPD Officer Dies After Shooting

Your 5-minute read to start today: Pfizer testing omicron vaccines; no litter boxes at this school; Florida man fights off a bear.

SAT Going Digital Amid Shifting College Admissions Landscape

The format change is scheduled to roll out internationally next year and in the U.S. in 2024.

Pfizer Begins Testing Omicron-Matched COVID Shots In Adults

Researchers will examine the tweaked vaccine’s safety and how it revs up the immune system in comparison to the original shots.

These U.S. Colleges Offer 2022’s Best Online Degrees

U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its annual ranking of the best online programs. See which colleges made the grade.

COVID-19 Omicron Surge Peaks In About Half Of U.S. States: Report

The omicron surge is waning nationwide, giving health experts a glimmer of hope the COVID-19 pandemic is entering a more manageable phase.

‘His Deeds Are Living’: A Message In A Bottle Provides Healing

Your 5-minute read: Escaped monkeys accounted for; fortune cookie numbers lucky for disabled vet; hopeful COVID-19 signs.

Hope Seen Once Omicron Wave Increases Global Immunity

U.S. cases have crested and are dropping rapidly, a pattern seen in Britain and South Africa, signaling a more manageable phase of COVID-19.

U.S. Puts 8,500 Troops On Heightened Alert Amid Russia Tension

Troops will be deployed only if NATO alliance decides to activate a rapid-response force or if "other situations develop," Pentagon says.

Here’s How Much Americans Really Are Spending On Home Maintenance

Those living in the Sun Belt are among those who faced an increase in maintenance costs last year. Cooler markets saw a less-steep increase.

Bank Branch Closures Up 38% As Pandemic Drives Digital Trend

U.S. bank closings of retail branches was up by 38 percent in 2021, breaking the record set in 2020 as more people banked online.

U.S. Marines Returned Fire After Suicide Bombing

Reports confirm that no enemies were actually shooting at them.

CA Wildfire Of 'Great Concern' Blazes On Central Coast

Your 5-minute read to start today: Exotic snakes found with deceased man; Rams upset Brady, Bucs; TikTok smoothie incident.

GUIDELINES: Don't Listen to the Naysayer

There is a naysayer in most all of us. When the uninvited inner voice of negativity makes its presence known, how are we to handle it?

‘Any Goodwill Is Gone’: Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Censured By Party

Your 5-minute read to start today: A melee of missing monkeys; Arnold Schwarzenegger in car crash; the week in photos.

McConnell Responds To Uproar Over Comment About Black Voters

McConnell had been accused of racism for saying that "African American" voters cast ballots at similar rates to "Americans."

With Roe In Doubt, States Act On Abortion Limits, Expansions

Less than a month into 2022, battles over the future of abortion are gearing up as states continue to challenge Roe v. Wade.

4 Months After Death, Closure Comes In Gabby Petito’s Killing

Your 5-minute read to start today: Judge blocks federal vaccine mandate; Meat Loaf dead at 74; "Full House" creator selling infamous site.