Ralph Yarl earns national merit award months after being shot in headThe 17-year-old was one of just six students in his Kansas City school district to score in the top 3% on the National Merit Qualifying Test.
Dog reunited with owner after being stolen at gunpointA woman was attacked and robbed over the weekend, when her beloved 14-year-old dog Max was taken from her.
Young buyers turning to shared home ownership to afford a houseWith home prices at an all-time high and mortgage rates near 8%, a growing number of young people are teaming up to buy a home.
US recall issued for pork chicharrones product imported from HondurasThe USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said the product contains ineligible pork imports, but there were no worrying reports yet in the U.S.
Knott's Scary Farm celebrates 50 years of Halloween horrorThe event that transformed the world of haunted houses is celebrating 50 years of scaring people out of their wits.
Electric scooter linked to fire that killed 2 prompts 'urgent' warningAn electric scooter whose battery caught fire in an apartment, killing two, has prompted an urgent safety warning.
It's now more expensive than ever to buy a house versus rentRent prices are at their lowest level in six months due to lower demand, with the national median rent at $2,011.
These are the most popular Halloween candies in each stateCandyStore.com created the list based on 16 years of sales data and input from its network of candy manufacturers and distributors.
Airline forced to add extra flight for group of sumo wrestlersJapan Airlines feared the group of sumo wrestlers, who were headed to a competition, would push their planes over the weight limit.
It now takes a 6-figure income to afford the average homeAimee Wiles-Banion is a teacher in Florida looking to buy a home with her salary of under $50,000. She plans to work a second job.
Over 20,000 Thomas & Friends toy trains recalled for choking hazardThe recalled toys have a small plastic piece containing a high-powered magnet that can detach or become loose.
What are the most popular Halloween costumes for 2023?While many costumes are perennial favorites among adults and children alike, one costume surged to No. 1 thanks to a recent hit film.
Spicy food industry on fire as more eaters seek the heatAn analysis by the restaurant investment group Foodbytes found major chains in the U.S. added 275 items last year that included the word "spicy."
Cost of health care rises as open enrollment season beginsHealth care costs jumped 7% in the last year, marking one of the highest increases in recent years just as workers consider 2024 plans.
Unnecessary fees can cost you hundreds a year. What can you cut?From banking fees to subscriptions, there are a number of ways you could be losing money every month without realizing it.
Can you really catch up on sleep on the weekend?A team of scientists reviewed the current research and offered some refreshing guidance, but with caveats.
Eating any red meat increases risk of Type 2 diabetes, study findsA new study indicates eating more red meat can give you more than a 60% higher chance of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Utah single mom, toddler break world record for marathon with strollerThe Utah duo’s time of 3:02:54 in the Pacific Northwest Marathon held in Oregon on Sept. 16 shattered the previous world record of 3:10:26.
Jagger, Scorsese among stars still flourishing in their 80sNobody can stop getting older, but research shows that the arts just may be our modern-day fountain of youth.
Skeleton stripper: Halloween display gets upgrade after city complainsThe display in question features a skeleton seemingly dancing on a street sign, as two other skeletons — with dollar bills in hand — look on.
Can you really get good financial advice on social media?Nearly 80% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 41 have used financial advice they found on social media, but that advice might be too narrow.
Inflation is still too high, Fed's Jerome Powell saysWhile inflation slowed compared to a year ago, the economy is growing faster than the Fed anticipated, Powell said at a luncheon Thursday.
Korean Hanbok Day in America celebrates the colorful traditional dressThe U.S. is the only country outside of South Korea to celebrate Hanbok Day. Three states recognize the day: New Jersey, Arizona and California.
Accidental 'Thanksgiving text' friends will celebrate for 8th yearThe tradition began in 2016 when Wanda Dench accidentally texted Jamal Hinton inviting him to Thanksgiving, confusing his number for her grandson's.
American Airlines posts $545M loss after paying pilot bonusesAmerican Airlines paid out nearly $1 billion in bonuses to pilots, causing its profits to take a tumble in the third quarter.
Biometric gun safes recalled after 12-year-old's deathNearly 61,000 biometric gun safes are under recall after a child reportedly gained access to a locked safe.
Meet the winner of the world's first makeup-free beauty pageantPageant organizers were concerned about the influence social media had on contestants and wanted a new way to show off their natural beauty.
Study compares food addiction to substance use disorderNew research looked at the addictive properties of foods that are high in both carbohydrates and fat.
Window seaters: You'll soon get to board first on this airlineAn airline is planning to speed up its boarding process by having economy class passengers with window seats board first.
New study gives the US a C+ for how it handles retirementCountries like the Netherlands, Iceland and Denmark received an A for the way they handle retirement for their citizens.
