What's At Stake As 13,000 Workers Strike Detroit's Big 3 Automakers?

A long strike could cause car prices to rise and other economic pain, particularly in the Midwest where factories are located.

Your Neighbor’s Noisy Pets And Animals: What Do You Do? [Block Talk]

The cacophony of noise from barking dogs, crowing roosters and other loud animals can take the fun out of being outdoors. What do you do?

Do People Really Like Pumpkin Spice? Here's What Our Survey Suggests.

For some, pumpkin spice means hearth and home. For others, it’s “a blight on humanity and an assault on good taste” and marketing gone amok.

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney Won't Seek Reelection, Calls Out Trump And Biden

​"Frankly, it's time for a new generation of leaders," Romney said, noting younger Americans should make decisions that shape their world.

Oktoberfest: What To Know About U.S. Celebration Of German Culture

Munich’s big Oktoberfest celebration starts this weekend, but they’re already underway in the United States and will continue for weeks.

Rosh Hashanah 2023 Marks The Start Of Judaism’s High Holidays

The High Holy Days start with Rosh Hashanah, which begins Friday and ends Sunday. Yom Kippur is observed Sept. 24-25.

Tyre Nichols: 5 Ex-Cops Charged With Federal Civil Rights Violations

Five former Memphis police officers were charged Tuesday with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.

U.S. Poverty Rate Soars Amid Inflation, Pandemic Aid End, Tax Changes

The poverty measure based on the cost of essential items like food and housing shot up to 12.4 percent, the Census Bureau reported.

Baby Boomers Are Suddenly Buying More Homes: How Much House

Last year, baby boomers represented 39 percent of homebuyers, often picking up roots to live closer to family and friends, a report shows.

McCarthy Directs House Panel To Open Biden Impeachment Inquiry

Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he is directing a House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

U.S. Marks 22 Years Since 9/11 Terror Attacks With Tributes And Tears

Nearly 3,000 people were killed when hijacked planes crashed into the trade center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field.

US OKs Updated COVID Vaccines To Rev Up Protection This Fall

The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains.

2023 Fall Foliage Map: When To See Leaves At Most Brilliant In U.S.

A prolonged heat spell could cause leaves to be dull in about a dozen states, but chances for vibrant fall foliage are good in others.

Rare Green Comet Is Hurtling Toward Earth: How, When To See Nishimura

To see the comet, look toward the northeastern horizon about 90 minutes before dawn. If you have a decent pair of binoculars, grab them.

Faith Grants Permission to Love

Faith grants permission to love. As it takes the sun to open the petals of the flower, so it takes faith to open the human heart.

Ed Sheeran Cancels Las Vegas Concert Due To 'Challenges'

Several attendees were treated at Allegiant Stadium for heat-related symptoms, the Las Vegas Police Department says.

Updated COVID Shots Are Coming, Part Of Trio For Fall Viruses

This fall, the first vaccines for another scary virus called RSV are rolling out to older adults and pregnant women.

Trump, DeSantis Vie For Attention At Iowa-Iowa State Football Game

The stop marked one of the former president's few visits so far to the state that holds the first nominating caucus next year.

Christie's pooh-pooh

'Aww shucks yeah what's the big deal'

More Unmarried Women Than Men In U.S.: Here Are Some Of The Reasons

In a new analysis, the Census Bureau dives into why the “candidate pool” is deep in some “marriage markets” but shallow in others.

Secondhand Weed Smoke: Chill Out, But Be Courteous, Too [Block Talk]

The bottom line on neighborhood smoking etiquette, one reader said: “Personal freedoms end when they negatively impact others’ well-being.”

Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 + iPhone 15 Series

In addition to announcing its latest product line on Sept. 12, Apple also announced its new sustainability initiative, Apple 2030.

FDA May Greenlight COVID-19 Booster Soon As Cases Trend Upward

Moderna says its COVID-19 booster, which will be considered for approval by the FDA on Friday, is effective against a concerning new strain.

U.S. Democracy In Fragile State, Presidential Centers Warn

In a rare bipartisan statement, 13 presidential centers from Hoover to Bush and Obama acknowledge concern about the country's trajectory.

GOP Senator's Abortion Policy Demand Puts Military Promotions On Hold

Sen. Tommy Tuberville brushes off top defense officials' criticism that his hold on 300 military promotions jeopardizes national security.

AI Used To Alter Political Ads Must Be Prominently Disclosed: Google

​Starting in November, Google will require that disclosure of AI to alter images or sound must be clear and conspicuous.

Coach Who Got Job Back After Court Ruled He Could Pray On Field Quits

The case became a cultural touchstone, pitting religious liberties against principles protecting students from religious coercion.

Alex Murdaugh Double Murder Trial Twist: Did Clerk Tamper With Jury?

Alex Murdaugh accuses the clerk of court of tampering with the jury that found him guilty of killing his wife and son and seeks a new trial.

​Prosecutors Seeking New Indictment For Hunter Biden On Gun Charges

Separately, President Biden faces an impeachment inquiry into unsubstantiated claims about his role in his son's foreign business affairs.

4 Million Sign Up For Biden's New Student Loan Plan, Some To Pay $0

SAVE offers some of the most lenient terms ever, and interest won’t continue to accrue as long as borrowers make regular payments.

​EPA Delays New Ozone Pollution Standards Until After 2024 Election

Industry groups and Republicans say the EPA rules on power plants, refineries, automobiles and other polluters are overly intrusive.

Summer Blasts Through Global Records For Highest Heat Ever Measured

"The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. "Climate breakdown has begun."

Prosecutors In All 50 States Rarely Agree; On This Issue, They Do

Led by the South Carolina attorney general, officials call on Congress to study how artificial intelligence can be used to exploit children.

McConnell Did Not Have A Stroke Or Seizure: Capitol Physician

Two recent health episodes have fueled quiet concern and intense speculation about McConnell's ability to remain the GOP leader.

Alaska Couple's Cat Returns 26 Days After Home Collapsed Into River

Leo appeared to be in good health when he turned up. He was hungry, though, and ate four cans of tuna and went outside and killed a mouse.

Living In A Church, School Or Barn: Adaptive Reuse In How Much House

A former barn, a church and a schoolhouse are transformed into unique homes equipped for modern living but preserving original details.

Popular Meat Products Recalled Due To Plastic, Bones: See Details

The recalls affect a Banquet frozen chicken strips meal distributed nationwide and Hillshire sausage product distributed in seven states.

America's Small Towns Are Disbanding Police Forces; It's Not All Bad

Many blame the officer shortage on a two-fold morale hit in 2020 — the pandemic and criticism of police after the George Floyd murder.

Steve Harwell, Co-Founder Of Smash Mouth, Dies At 56

The singer, best known for the band's Grammy-nominated hit "All Star," died a day after it was announced he was in hospice care.

Love is the Ground of the Soul

Love is the ground of the soul. It is a living ground, like the earth's fertile soil. We don’t create love any more than we create air.