Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $685M After Winner-Less Christmas Drawing

Someone could cash in on a massive jackpot just before the new year, as the Powerball jackpot climbed to $685 million this week.

8 Southern Recipes For Game Day & Beyond

Make every bite a touchdown at the Big Game celebration, with Southern recipes including pepperoni rolls, gator bites and sheet pan nachos.

8 Northeastern Recipes For Game Day & Beyond

From Philly cheese steak nachos to lobster roll sliders, these scrumptious bites from the Northeast are sure to be a touchdown.

8 Western Recipes For Game Day & Beyond

From sweet potato fry nachos to healthy cheese board creations, consider these Western-inspired recipes for your next sporting event.

8 Midwestern Recipes For Game Day & Beyond

Become the MVP of the Big Game with these Midwestern recipes, from toasted ravioli and tater tot nachos to peanut butter buckeyes.

Do Some Angeling

As we prepare to bring in the new year, it’s a good time for “angeling.” The holidays represent a time to reach out to others.

Colorado Paramedics Found Guilty In Elijah McClain's Death

Two Denver-area paramedics were convicted of giving Elijah McClain a fatal dose of ketamine after he was forcibly restrained by police.

Thousands Of Pot Users Pardoned In Biden's Sweeping Executive Action

Aimed at correcting racial disparities in the justice system, the pardon helps make the “promise of equal justice a reality,” Biden said.

Remembering Trailblazers Who Disrupted Cultural Norms: 2023 Deaths

Rosalynn Carter, Sandra Day O’Connor and Dianne Feinstein accomplished important firsts for women in politics and the judiciary.

‘You Don’t Own The Street’ And Other Parking Vexations: [Block Talk]

Competition for on-street parking is fierce during the holidays, but it doesn’t do much good to complain, readers told us.

JN.1, A Quickly Evolving COVID Subvariant, Makes A Holiday Appearance

Responsible for 21 percent of new COVID-19 cases, JN.1 is closely related to a mutation that raised concern among scientists this summer.

Ready, Set, Travel: Holiday Rush To Airports And Highways Is Underway

So far, 2023 has seen the lowest cancellation rate in the last five years. But planes will be packed, testing holiday traverlers' patience.

​Checkered History Of Poinsettia's Namesake And Origin Get Attention

The universal Christmas icon is native to Mexic where the poinsettia is commonly known as "la flor de Nochebuena" or Christmas Eve Flower.

Parents Of Kids With Lead Poisoning Linked To Applesauce Fear Future

No amount of lead exposure is safe for children and the effects on brain development can show up years later.

AI Image-Generators Trained On Explicit Photos Of Children: Study

The images have made it easier for AI systems to produce realistic and explicit imagery of fake kids and transform social media photos.

Eerie East Coast Smoke; Taylor Swift; Actors' Strike: 2023 In Photos

Take a look at some of the most breathtaking and notable photos of the year, including a "ring of fire" solar eclipse.

Christmas, New Year’s 2023 Grocery Hours: Costco, Trader Joe's, Others

A handful of national retail chains will be open on Christmas, some will be closed on New Year’s Day, and many have reduced holiday hours.

Rainy, Mild Christmas Could Be Among Warmest Christmases On Record

The warmest Christmas Day in Illinois happened in 1982.

How Long Will Christmas Leftovers Stay Good? 12 Recipes To Use Them Up

Holiday leftovers must be used quickly before they spoil in the refrigerator. These recipes turn them into something different and amazing.

Sandra Day O'Connor Memorialized As A 'Pioneer' First Female Justice

O'Connor wielded considerable influence on the court, and twice helped form the majority in decisions upholding and reaffirming Roe v. Wade.

Late Holiday Shoppers, Good News: ​Retailers Improve Delivery Speeds

Walmart, Target and Amazon are all-in on the shipping wars, a move retail experts say will help them maintain a competitive edge.

12 Festive And Tasty Cocktails To Put A Kick In Your Holiday Party

When you want the cocktails at your Christmas or New Year’s party to be memorable, these recipes offer new twists on some old favorites.

Google To Pay $700M In Play Store Settlement: How To Get Your Share

Google will pay $630 million to consumers, allow more competition in its Play app store, according to an antitrust settlement with states.

A Cold Moon At Christmastime: When To See 2023’s Last Full Moon

Three planets will be visible without the aid of binoculars or a telescope — Saturn, Jupiter and Venus — at the same time the moon is full.

Winter Solstice Adds Sparkle To 2023's Last Meteor Shower, The Ursids

Thursday may be the shortest day of the year, but the celestial holiday has been celebrated through the ages as the “birth of the sun.”

3 Homes With Ballrooms To Dance Through The Holidays: How Much House

With a greenhouse, a bowling alley, and a basketball court with a digital scoreboard and retractable walls, there’s more to do than waltz.

​Pope Approves Blessings For Same-Sex Couples In Radical Policy Change

However, the new document repeats and reaffirms the Vatican position that marriage is a lifelong sacrament between a man and a woman.

Southwest Reaches $140M Settlement Over Holiday Meltdown Last Year​

Most of the money will go toward compensating future passengers, an incentive for the airline to avoid a repeat of last winter's mess.

Your Heart is Ageless

Though your body ages, your heart secretly remains ageless. As my body is aging, my heart is proving to be beyond age.

Recalled TGI Fridays Chicken Bites May Contain Plastic Bits

Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. recalled the TGI Fridays chicken bites after consumers said they found pieces of plastic under the breading.

A Piece Of Someone’s Liver Is All Dad Of 2 Needs: 6 Good News Stories

Super Bowl tickets are one thing, the chance Chicago Bears gave girls another; solace for Navy SEAL’s family; a granddaughter’s inspiration.

Applesauce Lead Contamination May Have Been Intentional: Reports

An FDA official told Politico the applesauce contamination may have been “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain.”

'Uniquely Horrible Choice:' Few Adults Want Biden-Trump Rematch: Poll

More Republicans would be satisfied to have Trump as their nominee than Democrats would be with Biden as their standard-bearer: AP-NORC Poll

2023: The Year We Played With AI, But Weren't Sure What To Do About It

The dangers could come fast in 2024, as national elections in the U.S., India and elsewhere could get flooded with AI-generated deepfakes

Older Americans Get Break As Some Drugmakers Penalized For Price Jumps

Drugs on the government's list include generic drugs, medications taken orally or injected, and treat a variety of disorders or illnesses.

2024 Guide To Meteor Showers, Total Solar Eclipse, Supermoons And More

April 8’s Great American Eclipse highlights 2024 celestial events. Frequent aurora sightings are likely as the sun reaches “solar maximum.”

Flying During The Holidays? What Are You Dreading Most? [Flightmares]

Air travel can be frustrating and a hassle, especially with full planes expected with record air travel between Christmas and New Year’s.

Your Neighbors Hog The Street Parking: What Do You Do? [Block Talk]

The neighbors are using the nearby on-street parking spaces and your holiday guests have nowhere to park. How do you talk to them about it?

Supreme Court To Rule On Limits Of Commonly Used Abortion Medication

The justices will hear appeals from the Biden administration and the maker of mifepristone in first abortion case since Roe v. Wade fell.

Supreme Court To Hear Case That Could Undo 1/6 Charges Against Trump

The justices will review a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding that has been brought against Trump and more than 300 others.