Testing Rape Kits Can Deliver Exonerations, Closure And Cost Savings

Why does it still take so long to do?

Carbon Monoxide From Generators Poisons Thousands Of People A Year

The U.S. has failed to force safety changes.

The Extortion Economy Podcast

Exploring the secret world of ransomware.

Holocaust Re-Enacters: 3rd Graders Act Out Shooting, Gravedigging

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Boosters best defense; Smollett dismissal “major failure”; dry shampoo recall; cats in airport trash.

Talia Keys Comes to Life with New Single "Born In The Light"

Heading into the New Year, Talia Keys is quickly becoming a favorite

COVID-19 Booster Shots Are Best Defense Against Omicron Variant

With only 61 percent of Americans fully vaccinated and 28 percent boosted, officials worry about the ability to fight a fifth COVID-19 wave.

Pentagon Issues Rules Aimed At Stopping Rise Of Extremism

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said only a few members of the military align with extremist groups, but can have an outsized impact.

Holiday Stress: More Moms Than Dads Experience It, Poll Shows

The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll breaks down why parents are stressed over the holidays, who feels it most and how they cope.

Manchin Infuriates Dem Colleagues As He Upends $2 Trillion Plan

Manchin's action not only derails the Build Back Better Act, but raises questions about voting rights legislation and other bills.

Holiday Season Lights A Bright Spot Amid Pandemic Resurgence

Holiday light tours are a time-honored tradition, but light shows launched during the pandemic, giving Americans something safe to do.

COVID-19 Sweeps NBA: Five League Games Postponed

Your 5-minute read to start your day: Former GA Sen. Isakson dies; Manchin says no to Build Back Better; Washington state senator dies.

Sen. Manchin Says No To Build Back Better Bill

Manchin cites inflation, omicron variant, rising costs as reasons he can't support President Joe Biden's social safety net legislation.

GUIDELINES: Take Time for Silence

Not only do we need time alone; we also need time for silence. We sense ourselves better in silence than in noise.

To Help Others, 9-Year-Old Boy Turns To Pumpkins And Trees

Your 5-minute read to start today: Flu shot, dominant strain ‘mismatched’; Senate confirms ambassadors; time capsule found in statue.

Christmas 2021’s Best, Worst Times To Travel Out Of Town

More than 109 million people plan to travel over the holidays this year, a 34 percent increase from 2020, according to a AAA report.

Publix, Albertsons, Kroger: Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions at more than 40 U.S. grocery stores.

OSHA Vaccine Mandate Penalties To Start Jan. 10

The announcement came after the U.S. Court of Appeals decided Friday that the mandate for large employers could go forward.

Flu Vaccine 'A Major Mismatch' For 2021's Dominant Strain: Report

One of the main circulating influenza viruses has mutated, causing it to evade antibodies created by the vaccine, researchers say.

Senate Confirms Big Slate Of Biden Ambassadors To End 2021

Rahm Emanuel, the former mayor of Chicago, was confirmed to serve as ambassador to Japan by a vote of 48-21.

Biden Marks 49th Anniversary Of Crash That Killed Wife, Daughter

The 1972 fatal car crash became a defining moment that has shaped Biden's persona and career.

TikTok School Violence Threats Disrupt Class, But Fail To Unfold

Your 5-minute read to start today: Kim Potter takes the stand; no election reform, no MLK Jr. Day, family says; wayward zebras find home.

Pfizer Tests Extra COVID Shot For Kids Under 5 In Setback

In clinical trials, Pfizer found two doses didn't trigger a strong enough immune response in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

11 Good News Stories: Human Calculator; J.J. Watt's Big Gesture

At 10, a girl who started baking as a hobby during pandemic lockdown is youngest Food Network contestant; a special reunion of Vietnam vets.

Commas is Ready to Take Over the World

We speak with the up and coming Nashville artist on his creative endeavors

No MLK Jr. Day Without Action On Voting Rights, King Family Says

Martin Luther King Jr.'s family is calling for no celebration of the holiday unless Congress acts on stalled voting rights legislation.

The Week in Photos: SantaCon, Nature's Fury, New Omicron Fears

Also, President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor; hurricane-force winds, tornadoes ravage parts of U.S.; Kim Potter takes the stand.

2021 Holiday Hosting Guide: What's In, Out And Totally Faux Pas

Thumbtack, a home care app used by millions, conducted a survey of homeowners to find out the season's hottest trends.

Tornado, Storm Death Toll At 90 After Kentucky Teen's Body Found

Eight children were among the 12 victims who died on a single street in Bowling Green.

Power Of One: Joe Manchin Is Singularly Halting Biden's Agenda

In an extraordinary display of political power in the split Senate, a single senator is about to set back an entire presidential agenda.

COVID-19 Fears Dash Hopes For The Holiday Season — Again

As Christmas and New Year's approach, COVID-19 infections are soaring and the omicron variant has triggered new restrictions on travel.

TikTok School Shooting/Bombing Threats Put Schools On Alert

Schools increase security or cancel classes, and police beef up patrols as vague threats of school shootings and bombings spread on TikTok.

FDA Lifts Abortion Pill By Mail Ban As Court Weighs Roe Challenge

The permanent suspension of a requirement for in-person visits for medication abortions comes as Roe v. Wade hangs by a thread.

TikTok, Gun Violence Combine In Looming Threat To U.S. Schools

Your 5-minute read to start today: Winds, tornadoes ravage Midwest; Pfizer, Moderna vaccines safest, says CDC; server fired over $4K tip.

Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Safer Than J&J: CDC Cites Blood Clots

The recommendation comes after new data indicates an increase in blood clotting complications among those receiving the Janssen vaccine.

TikTok December 17 Challenge Has Police, Schools On High Alert

Some school districts are on high alert after a challenge pushing school violence on Dec. 17 surfaced on the social media platform TikTok.

Midwest Storm Photos: Hurricane-Force Winds, Storms Ravage States

Five people are dead after a storm system swept across the Midwest amid unseasonable warmth, bringing tornadoes to the upper Plains.

Young Americans Motivated To Make Change: AP-NORC, MTV Poll

Despite navigating the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression, Gen Z and millennials are more optimistic about the future.

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise But Still Historically Low At 206,000

Altogether, 1.8 million Americans were receiving traditional jobless benefits the week that ended Dec. 4.

U.S. Towns In Mourning While Digging Out From Deadly Tornadoes

The storms that began Friday night destroyed lives and property from Arkansas to Illinois and in parts of neighboring states.

Army: 98% Of Active Duty Force Got COVID-19 Vaccine By Deadline

The Pentagon announced earlier this year that the COVID-19 vaccine was mandatory for all U.S. service members.