Couple Helps Neighbors Evacuate During Apartment Complex Fire

See how community members came together to save lives, show gratitude to essential workers and form friendships.

Facebook Puts Instagram For Kids On Hold After Pushback

Concerns about the vulnerability of younger users will need to be addressed before the new app becomes available.

Columbine-Like School Shooting Plot Foiled; Gabby Petito Mourned

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Two die in fall before baseball game; train derails near Canada border; state sets booze record.

U.S. Has Enough Coronavirus Vaccines For Boosters, Kids' Shots

Current supply and steady production means those seeking boosters, or initial shots, should have easy access to vaccinations.

At Least 3 Dead In Amtrak Train Derailment In Montana

Many people were injured in the Saturday derailment about 30 miles from Montana's border with Canada.

GREENER PASTURES: Do Something Supremely Well

It is good to have a personal vision statement. Here is one: do something supremely well. Do that and you will gain confidence in yourself.

'A Free Spirit That Touched Us All’: Remembering Gabby Petito

Your 5-minute read to start the day: A reward for Brian Laundrie’s whereabouts; FBI informant was among Capitol rioters; Jelani Day found.

FBI Informant Among Those Who Joined Jan. 6 Capitol Riot: Report

The informant, whose name was not revealed, attended the march with members of a Midwest chapter of the far-right group Proud Boys.

School Year Off To A Rocky Start? How To Get Kids Back On Track

Here are four ways parents can help students adapt to the new school year and improve their attendance.

U.S. Police Departments Clamoring For De-escalation Training

Police department requests for training on how to better deal with the public have skyrocketed since the death of George Floyd.

Budget Talks Hit Stalemate; Passing $3.5T Bill May Take A While

President Biden suggested talks could drag to the end of the year. “It’s just going to take some time,” he said.

House Votes To Protect Abortion Rights Amid State Challenges

The bill's 218-211 approval is mostly symbolic, as Republican opposition will doom it in the Senate.

All Migrants Gone From Texas Border Camp: Officials

It's a dramatic change from last Saturday when more than 15,000 migrants set up camp under a Del Rio bridge.

George Floyd’s Killer, Now On His Own, Is Fighting Convictions

Your 5-minute start to the day: Petito search may have been a case of “missing white woman syndrome”; AZ election audit confirms Biden win.

Who Is Eligible For COVID-19 Booster Shots? 5 Things To Know

Public health officials have endorsed vaccine booster doses for millions of Americans. Here's how to know if you can get a third shot.

VASSY Returns with New Single feat. Vinny Vibe

The duo team up to deliver EDM-laced track "Don't Wanna Be Right"

9 Good News Stories: ‘Angel’ Police Officer Sought; Hero Honored

A band gets its “cheesy” debut; Hera the husky seeks forever home; fire chief's story time takes off; a new set of wheels.

Low Wages, Pandemic Gut Staff Support For People With Disabilities

At least two-thirds of U.S. states have reported a permanent closure of at least one provider of Medicaid-covered home.

Was Petito Search An Example Of ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome’?

Gabby Petito's body was found in a state where 700 Indigenous people were reported missing in one decade. Still, no one knew their stories.

CDC Panel Endorses COVID-19 Booster Shots For Some Americans

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisers said shots should be offered to seniors and those with underlying health problems.

‘Feisty’ Bull On The Run For Weeks Is Finally Found

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Biden to encourage vaccine mandates; indictment in Gabby Petito case; “Maderna” woman misses court.

Fall Means More Deer — And More Crashes — On U.S. Roads

Here are four ways the time of day, month and year can raise your risk of hitting a deer while driving.

Pandemic Creates Critical U.S. Shortage Of Teachers, School Staff

The pandemic has exacerbated shortages as the stress of teaching in the COVID-19 era triggers a spike in retirements and resignations.

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Again From Near Pandemic Low

Overall, 2.8 million Americans were receiving unemployment benefits during the week of Sept. 11, up by 131,000 from the week before.

U.S. Special Envoy To Haiti Resigns Over Migrant Expulsions

Daniel Foote was appointed to the position only in July, following the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise.

How GoodRx Is Helping Americans Get Smart About Their Health

GoodRx Health, a new online health resource, allows users to find trusted research and clear answers to their health questions.

​EPA Rule Cracks Down on Gases Used In Refrigerators, AC Units

The new rule, a follow through on a law Congress passed last year, aims to cut U.S. production of the greenhouse gases by 85% over 15 years.

FDA Backs COVID-19 Booster Shot For Seniors, High-Risk

The ruling represents a drastically scaled-back version of the Biden administration’s sweeping plan to offer boosters for all Americans.

Migrants Staying In United States Even As Expulsion Flights Rise

Officials have said many Haitian migrants have been released, and told to report to an immigration office within the next 60 days.

Trial Brings ‘Unite The Right’ Rallygoers Back To Charlottesville

Your 5-minute read to start the day: Search for Brian Laundrie enters its sixth day; schools frustrated by “Devious Licks” challenge; more.

Landlords Use Secret Algorithms To Screen Potential Tenants

Find out what they've said about you.

House Bill Would Blow Up The Massive IRAs Of The Superwealthy

Current legislation aiming at individual retirement accounts of wealthy.

WI Supreme Court Will Consider Republican Redistricting Case

The GOP-backed redistricting case follows a Democratic-backed lawsuit that is advancing in federal court.

TikTok ‘Devious Licks Challenge' Pushes Schools To Brink

The latest viral TikTok trend has left students facing criminal charges as they target schools with social media-inspired theft, vandalism.

Hackers Target Iowa Co-op In $5.9M Ransomware Attack

Russian cybercrime cell BlackMatter said it would publish a terabyte of information stolen from New Cooperative if the ransom is not paid.

COVID-19 Cases Could Steadily Decline This Winter: Researchers

A new model has called it the "most likely scenario," as researchers say deaths could also drop from 1,500 per day now to fewer than 100.

Experts ‘Flabbergasted' Biden Still Hasn't Picked An FDA Chief

Months after the inauguration, the lack of appointment has demoralized staff and sent the wrong message about the agency’s importance.

House OKs Debt And Funding Plan, Inviting Clash With GOP

The bill, which prevents a government shutdown, now goes to the Senate, where it is likely to falter because of overwhelming GOP opposition.

Many Migrants From Border Camp Staying In U.S.: Officials

Haitians have been freed on a “very, very large scale” in recent days, according to one U.S. official who put the figure in the thousands.

The Best RV Trip Destinations For The Fall

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Yosemite National Park, satisfy your wanderlust in safe and affordable rentals from RVshare.