GREENER PASTURES: Love is not Enough.

Just loving another is not enough to secure the relationship, to assure the relationship’s well-being, even its continuing survival.

Tributes Help ‘Stop The Bleeding’ As COVID Claims Nearly 5M Lives

Your 5-minute read to start today: Alabama cockfighting ring busted; Dems eye Tuesday vote on Biden spending bill; the week in photos.

Democrats Hope For House Budget Votes As Soon As Tuesday

Top Democrats are hoping a final House-Senate compromise on Biden's now $1.75 trillion economic plan to be written by Sunday.

COVID-19 Memorial Creators Reflect As World Nears 5M Deaths

Artists across the country have created a growing number of memorials to honor those lost to the coronavirus.

'Rust' Armorer Attorneys Blame Producers For 'Unsafe' Set

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who at 24 had worked on one previous feature film, hasn't spoken publicly about the accident.

Kids Can ‘Go Back To Something Better’ As FDA Authorizes Vaccine

Your 5-minute read for today: “Misidentification” didn’t affect Laundrie case; Capitol Police officer resigns; Kinzinger won't run again.

FDA Paves Way For Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines In Kids Ages 5-11

With the decision, up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week.

The Week in Photos: Storms; Protests; Biden Meets Pope Francis

Photos from the week, including storms in California and the Northeast, Protests in New York City over the vaccine mandate, and more.

Northern Lights, Taurid Meteors And Venus In The Halloween Sky

Several U.S. states have a chance to see the aurora borealis this weekend. For everyone else, Venus dazzles and Taurid meteors fly.

Opera Singer ‘Died’ But Lives On As Pianist: 30 Days Of Gratitude

Patch observes “30 Days Of Gratitude” from Nov. 1-30. First, a story of gratitude from a man who lost his golden voice, a ticket to The Met.

America's Food Safety System Failed To Stop A Salmonella Epidemic

Unfortunately, it's still making people sick.

House Introduces A Sweeping Booster Seat Safety Law To Protect Children In Car Crashes

Congress introducing new law that would establish safety rules for booster seats.

9 Good News Stories: A Message Of Hope; Chicks Get Second Chance

Oddities on the railroad; police pull together to lift little boy's spirits; a family sets out to rebuild; 19-year-old's courage honored.

What's So Big About The G-20 Besides Economies? AP Explains

Addressing a number of global issues, the G-20 is regarded as the premier international forum for economic and financial cooperation.

Wages Reach 20-Year High As Employers Struggle To Fill Jobs

Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic and seeking out higher-paying gigs with more flexibility.

Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Charged With Sex Crime

Your 5-minute read to start the day: The new Facebook; passenger sucker-punches flight attendant; “Nightmare On Elm Street” house for sale.

13 Halloween Costumes Ideas From 2021 Pop Culture

Some of the top Halloween costumes of 2021 are inspired by this year's biggest movies and television shows.

Families Of 9 Killed In S.C. Church Settle With Feds Over Gun

A series of clerical errors and missteps allowed white supremacist Dylann Roof to buy the handgun he later used in the 2015 massacre.

​Biden Announces 'Historic' Deal, Asks Democrats For Votes

In the divided Senate, Biden needs all Democrats' support with no votes to spare. The House is similarly split with just a few-vote margin.

​Biden, Democrats Get Low Marks On Spending Talks: AP-NORC Poll

As $2 trillion plan hangs in the balance, a new poll gives Biden an underwater approval rating on his handling of the nation's economy.

Pandemic Trick-Or-Treating: Is It Safe?

Trick-or-treating is an outdoor activity that makes it easy to maintain a physical distance, but COVID-19 transmission rates also matter.

Pharma Campaign Cash Delivered To Key Lawmakers With Surgical Precision

The pharmaceutical industry's one: Thwarting Medicare drug price negotiation, which it sees as an existential threat to its business model.

Plastic Found In Fast Food Items Linked To Health Problems: Study

Researchers found that many items purchased at dozens of restaurants contained traces of phthalates, a chemical used to make plastics soft.

From Black Death To COVID-19, Pandemics Push People To Honor Death, Celebrate Life

How survivors of past pandemics tried to celebrate the triumph of life amid widespread death can add context to the present-day experience.

Chinese Weapon Test 'Very Concerning': Joint Chiefs Chairman

The United States is also working on hypersonic weapons with flight trajectory, speed and maneuverability to evade early warning systems.

Onions Recalled Nationwide For Possible Salmonella Risk

The recall affects whole, fresh onions sold to distributors, restaurants and grocery stores in all 50 states.

Garland Defends School Board Memo Amid Republican Criticism

Memo detailed threats, harassment, disruption, and acts of intimidation in California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Ohio and other states.

Biden Deal In 'Pretty Good Shape,' But No Breakthrough Yet

A signature package of proposals in the balance, the president could yet visit Capitol Hill before traveling abroad Thursday.

500 Rounds Of Ammo Found On ‘Rust’ Movie Set, Police Say

Your 5-minute read to start the day: LGBTQ advocates laud passport option; Tom Hanks crashes wedding; Julia Child’s former home for sale.

Top Halloween Candy Ranked By State: A Trick Or Treat?

From popular Reese's Cups to obscure Lemonheads to sugary candy corn, see which Halloween candy is the top ranked in your state.

‘Dad Bod,’ ‘Fluffernutter’ Among Merriam-Webster’s 455 New Words

Other new entries reflect the ever-changing and expanding English language, including “bit rot,” “zero-day,” “amirite” and “deplatformed.”

NRA Reportedly Hacked By Russian Cybercriminals

The group known as Grief released 13 files to the dark web and is threatening to release more if not paid a ransom, according to a report.

'Rust' Movie Set Showed 'Some Complacency' With Weapons: Sheriff

Sheriff says 500 rounds of ammunition — a mix of blanks, dummy rounds and live rounds — were found on the set.

Democrats Unveil Billionaires' Tax As Biden Plan Takes Shape

Democrats are trying to convince Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to support a billionaires' tax as others say the plan isn't realistic.

US Asks UK Court To Permit Extradition Of WikiLeaks' Assange

Julian Assange, whose WikiLeaks exposed possible U.S. war crimes, would likely kill himself in a U.S. jail, a U.K. judge ruled.

As Holidays Near, Here's How To Help Hungry Families Near You

For millions of families living in cities across the United States, an extravagant holiday meal isn’t on the table this Christmas.

Chicago, New York City Among Orkin’s 2021 Rattiest Cities

For the seventh year, Chicago kept its dubious title as the “rattiest” U.S. city. See where other U.S. cities rank.

Hundreds Of U.S. Universities Among Best In The World: U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report this week released its annual list ranking 1,750 universities throughout the world.

‘That Girl From The Bus’: Civil Rights Pioneer Wants Record Wiped

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Mistake allowed Laundrie to flee; Pop-Tarts go to court; lost hiker ignores rescue calls.

FDA Panel Endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine For Young Kids

The panel voted unanimously to endorse vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11. The CDC will have the final say on who is eligible for the vaccine.