Congress Foresees Short-Term Debt Fix As Standoff Wanes

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell made an offer Wednesday that would allow an emergency extension of the nation's federal borrowing limit.

Instagram And Teens: How To Keep Your Kids Safe

Open lines of communication, age limits and occasional activity monitoring are steps parents can take to help kids navigate social media.

Shooting At Texas School ‘Not A Random Act Of Violence’

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Student loan forgiveness gets easier; Gabby Petito’s parents speak; right-wing "terrorist" convicted.

Erasing Student Debt Just Got Easier For Thousands Of Americans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness waivers mean 22,000 borrowers will see $1.75 billion in debt erased without doing anything.

Your COVID-19 Vaccine Guide To Flying The Friendly Skies

Most major U.S. airlines have implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff. Before you travel, know who's vaccinated and who's not.

How To Celebrate Your Supervisor Like A Boss

Ring in Boss’s Day with sweet treats, beautiful plants and floral bouquets.

Workers At Kellogg's U.S. Cereal Plants Go On Strike

Nearly 1,400 workers went on strike at plants in Nebraska, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

‘Get Us Out Of This Horrible Mess': Sister To Brian Laundrie

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Gabby Petito's credit card used after death; Facebook’s whistleblower testifies; mandated vasectomies.

Dems, GOP Both Fall Out Of Favor With U.S. Majority: Gallup

The poll results follow President Joe Biden's latest job approval rating, which has fallen to its lowest point since his inauguration.

The Forbes 400: Bezos Tops List For 4th Year; Trump Falls Off

Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Larry Page join Jeff Bezos at the top of The Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest U.S. billionaires.

Who Is Frances Haugen? How A Whistleblower Is Taking On Facebook

Last month, Haugen publicly released Facebook's internal research and accused the company of amplifying hate, misinformation and unrest.

Britney Spears​ Is Free, But Many More Shackled By Conservatorships

Conservatorships can be easily abused​ — one reason some members of Congress are seeking reforms.

J&J Seeks U.S. Clearance For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses

Johnson & Johnson submitted data to the FDA on several different booster intervals, ranging from two to six months.

Ex-Facebook Manager Criticizes Company, Urges More Oversight

At issue are algorithms favoring hateful content and contributing to divisiveness in a social network created to bring people together.

Conflict Of Interest?

McKinsey never told the FDA it was working for opioid makers while also working for the agency.

Black Eyed Peas Performed from Egypt Pyramids to Global Audience

Catch the photos from the event below!

Want to Support Local Businesses? Here's Where To Buy Flowers!

Behind every thoughtfully designed FTD bouquet, there’s a local florist building their business one flower at a time.

Biden Lifts Abortion Referral Ban On Family Planning Clinics

The federal family planning program will be run as it was under the Obama administration, when clinics could make abortion referrals.

DEA Agent Killed In Amtrak Shooting + Laundrie Sighting Reported

Your 5-minute read to start the day: a global outage is the latest crisis for Facebook; educators “slap” latest TikTok challenge.

Saying “Sorry” With Flowers: The 6 Best Apology Blooms

Expressing your true feelings may be hard, but choosing a bouquet should be simple. Here’s what you need to know.

Strong Island Films Chat New Film Before Buffalo Int. Film Fest

We caught up with Strong Island's Rob & Cindy Dorfmann for an insightful interview on "Making An Exoneree"

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger Outage: 5 Things To Know

Facebook and its products and services were affected; outages aren't uncommon, but one this large is considered rare.

Facebook Fed Capitol Riot, Whistleblower Tells '60 Minutes'

Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen goes public with allegations the company's own research shows it magnifies hate and misinformation.

Love Ring Video Doorbell? Just Wait Until You Meet Ring Alarm

Ring Alarm is a whole-home security system that can help protect the people, pets and house you love.

What's Old Is New Again: Justices Back At Court For New Term

Abortion, guns and religion are all on the agenda for a court with a rightward tilt, including three justices appointed by Donald Trump.

Southern California Oil Spill Fouls Beaches, Kills Wildlife

Your 5-minute read to start the day: a 126,000-gallon oil spill in California; a former NASCAR driver shot in Georgia; lions with COVID-19.

How to Age Well

We are all growing up and growing old. Which is more difficult? It is as important to age well as to mature fully. Here are some guidelines.

‘This Moment Is Dark’: Women March Amid Threat To Roe V. Wade

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Body found could be Miya Marcano; what to know about USPS changes; COVID deaths top 700K.

NOAA Ocean Drone Captures Video From Inside Hurricane Sam: WATCH

The drone battled 50-foot waves and winds greater than 120 mph so scientists could collect "critical scientific data" about hurricanes.

Slower Mail, Higher Prices: 5 Things To Know About USPS Changes

Just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Postal Service is adjusting delivery times and costs to account for ongoing financial losses.

U.S. Surpasses 700,000 COVID-19 Deaths As Summer Surge Wanes

It took just 3 ½ months for the U.S. to go from 600,000 to 700,000 deaths, a spike fueled largely by the millions of unvaccinated Americans.

'Everybody Is Frustrated,' Biden Says As His Agenda Stalls

With Republicans solidly opposed to Biden's vision, the president and Democrats are reaching for a giant legislative accomplishment.

Required Vaccines ‘Not A New Idea’ As CA Passes New Mandate

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Man opens fire at school; police killings underreported; neighbor blasts racial slurs at family.

Getting to Know the Kick and the Hug

Meet your new favorite band...

Police Killings Undercounted By More Than 50 Percent: Study

A peer-reviewed study by the University of Washington found more than half of police killings in the last 40 years have been mislabeled.

Applying For Federal Student Aid; FAFSA Deadlines For 2022

FAFSA applications for the 2022-23 academic year opened Friday. Before filling it out, know when and how to apply in your state.

11 Good News Stories: Ida Heroism; Cop’s Chops; Bully For Barney

What’s behind a dad’s 1,200-mile walk — barefooted? Orange is the color of freedom because only 1 in 30 million lobsters has that hue.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Positive For COVID-19

Kavanaugh, who has been fully vaccinated since January, was not experiencing symptoms on Friday, the court said in a release.

Despite Setback, Democrats Try To Save Biden's $3.5T Plan

At immediate risk was a promised vote on the first piece of Biden’s proposal, a $1 trillion public works bill that is widely supported.

Biden's Approval Slumps After Slew Of Crises: AP-NORC Poll

Just 34 percent of Americans say the country is headed in the right direction, down from about 50 percent earlier this year.