'Margaritaville' Singer Jimmy Buffett Dies At 76

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who turned a celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants and resorts, died Friday.

First-Ever Nursing Home Staffing Regulations Coming; Are They Enough?

Allies of older adults and those with disabilities have sought regulations for decades, but the -proposal is less than they'd hoped for.

23,000 Acts Of Kindness A 9/11 Remembrance Goal: 7 Good News Stories

From homelessness to pizza chain owner; at 108, Vera Punk looks forward; Pigpig is back; Lotus the cat settles in with Sarah Jessica Parker.

Employers Add 187,000 Jobs In August; Labor Market Remains Resilient

The Federal Reserve wants to see hiring decelerate because strong demand for workers tends to inflate wages and feed inflation.

U.S. Regulators May Change How They Classify Marijuana: What To Know

Rescheduling pot would not legalize it nationwide, but it would have some impact, particularly on research and on pot business taxes.

Rising Employer-Employee Tensions Put Labor Back In Labor Day

An emboldened labor movement has created an environment closer to the era from which Labor Day was born.

Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices Vary Greatly By Region

Will current prices hold through the weekend? Typically, gas costs go down with demand as summer winds down. That didn’t happen this year.

More Gun Dealers Would Have To Check Backgrounds Under Proposed Rule

Aimed at those in the business of gun sales, rather than people with personal collections, the rule could affect up to 328,000 sellers.

Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson Launch $10M Fund For Maui Residents

The People's Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults who are not able to return to their primary residences because of wildfires.

Constitution's Insurrection Clause Cited In Moves To Block Trump's Run

The 14th Amendment bars from office anyone who took oath to uphold Constitution, then "engaged" in "insurrection or rebellion" against it.

Senate GOP Leader Mitchell McConnell Medically Cleared To Resume Work

McConnell, 81, appeared to freeze up for about 30 seconds during a news conference Wednesday, almost a month after a similar incident.

Trial Ordered In Shooting Of Black KC Teen Who Went To Wrong House

​White homeowner Andrew Lester is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the case that shocked the country.

Secondhand Smoke Wars: When Skunky Smoke Wafts Your Way [Block Talk]

Where do personal freedoms end and neighborhood etiquette begin when it comes to secondhand smoke, whether from legal weed or tobacco?

2024 Winter Forecast: Snow Will Start Early In Many Parts Of U.S.

Most but not all of North America will be snowy and cold this winter, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2024 winter forecast.

Pumpkin Spice Everywhere: What’s A Bridge Too Far In Fall Flavorama?

Pumpkin spice in food is so ordinary. The flavor is in toothpaste and the scent is in bum wipes. Pumpkin spice is even an engagement ring.

Fall Foliage Peak 2023: Best Leaf-Peeping Times In All 50 States

An interactive map gives leaf-peepers a good shot at seeing autumn leaves at their most blazing reds, vibrant oranges and sunny yellows.

Q2 Economic Growth Revised Down To A 2.1% Annual Rate

"Lower growth and weaker increases in prices are good news for the Federal Reserve,'' said Eugenio Aleman, chief economist at Raymond James.

​Kansas Reporter Files Federal Lawsuit Against Cop Who Raided Paper

Reporter says the police chief violated her constitutional rights when he snatched her personal cellphone out of her hands during the raid.

Mitch McConnell Appears To Freeze Up Again, This Time At KY Event

​The latest incident adds to the questions in recent months about the 81-year-old Senate minority leader's health.

Math Problem: Kids Are Still Behind. How Can Schools Catch Them Up?

On average, students' math knowledge is about half a school year behind where it should be, according to education analysts.

Clean Water Protections Weakened As Supreme Court Curtails Feds' Power

The Biden administration weakened regulations protecting millions of acres of wetlands Tuesday, saying the Supreme Court left no choice.

​Native Nations On Climate Change Front Lines Share Knowledge

Tribes suffer some of the most severe impacts of climate change in the United States but often have the fewest resources to respond.

10 Drugs Targeted For Medicare Price Negotiations

Price cuts wouldn't take effect for three years. The path forward could be further complicated by litigation from drugmakers, GOP criticism.

3 Homes With Secret Rooms Hidden Inside: How Much House

A hidden room behind a fireplace supports Underground Railroad history in New Hampshire. Connecticut and Maryland homes have secret rooms.

Super Blue Moon Gets A Visit From Saturn: When And How To See It

The blue moon — the second full moon in August — is the brightest of four consecutive supermoons. Saturn is at its best and brightest, too.

'Hate-Fueled Violence': Biden Says Racist FL Shooting Demands Action

Biden's remarks came on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington during a meeting with civil rights advocates and MLK's children.

Utility Takes Responsibility In Maui Fire, Faults County Firefighters

Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for leaving too soon.

​Biden To Observe 9/11 In Alaska In Departure From Tradition

Vice President Kamala Harris will participate in the annual observance at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in lower Manhattan.

How Health Insurance May Be Able To Help Those With Food Insecurity

For individuals having trouble affording healthy food, relief may be available through certain health insurance plans.

Trump Trial Set For March 4, 2024, In Feds' Election Interference Case

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan denied a defense request to delay Donald Trump's federal trial until after the 2024 presidential election.

8 US Marines Remain Hospitalized After Fiery Aircraft Crash Kills 3

Eight U.S. Marines remained in a hospital Monday in the Australian north coast city of Darwin after they were injured in a fiery crash.

What it Means to Cherish

​To cherish means to treasure in the heart. And we all need someone to cherish us. To have no one to hold us in their heart is to be alone.

Thousands Converge On DC For March On Washington 60th Anniversary

The crowd will gather at the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday to mark the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech.

Protest This Way, Not That Way: How Some Statehouses Silence Citizens

People who voice their opinions at capitols often face regulations — some with penalties ranging from expulsion to criminal charges.

Lincoln Memorial Visitors Reflect On Gains Since March On Washington

The March on Washington led to reform, but the movement behind it still has unfinished business, visitors to the monument said.

Maui's Release Of 388 Names Winnows List Of Those Unaccounted For

The 388 names represented a portion of a broader list of up to 1,100 people reported missing that the FBI is working to validate.

‘Oh, This Is The Song’; Stand With Maui; More: 7 Good News Stories

Addressing the wallaby problem on Long Island; Little League Softball World Series champs return home; subway-stopping pup is safe at home.

‘Ring Of Fire’ 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse A 2024 Total Eclipse Warmup

A handful of states will see the “ring of fire” effect in the Oct. 14 annular eclipse, an opening act for the 2024 Great American Eclipse.

Solicitors: What Do You Do When Politeness Doesn’t Work? [Block Talk]

Readers spoke clearly. Persistent door-to-door solicitors are rude, they said; why should they put on manners when shooing the pests away?

​Climate Change May Drive More Farmers, Ranchers To Costly Irrigation

California, Arizona, Nebraska and other parts of the Central Plains are already struggling with groundwater depletion.