Ashley May
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McLean, VA, United States
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1 dead, 4 injured after 'randomly shooting' couple drives around Nevada city on Thanksgiving, police say
One person was shot dead and four others injured after police in Henderson, Nevada, say a man and woman fired at people while driving on Thanksgiving. → Read More
Coronavirus updates: Trump asks 'everybody to be careful' over Labor Day; 410K US deaths predicted by January
Labor Day weekend presents risks, experts say. New Zealand extends restrictions. More than 100 Iowa schools report cases. Latest COVID-19 news. → Read More
Coronavirus updates: Largest single-day increase in cases worldwide; university re-opening plans; bicycle trend
Top headlines on COVID-19 from the US and around the world. → Read More
Think coconut oil is good for your health? Here's what the experts are saying
A new analysis published in American Heart Association's journal Circulation notes concerns about coconut oil's link to heart attacks and strokes. → Read More
Where is Santa Claus right now? High-tech trackers can help you follow his magical journey
NORAD and Google will be among the organizations tracking Santa's journey on Christmas Eve 2019. Here's how you can follow along. → Read More
Leaving my baby at day care after maternity leave felt like a gut-punch, but I am 'lucky'
Most days I feel sad I didn’t get to hold my baby enough, laugh with my son enough and kiss my husband enough. This is normal for most American moms. → Read More
How daylight saving time affects your sleep and overall health
Daylight saving time ends and clocks will "fall back" an hour on Sunday. The time change could affect sleep and heart health. → Read More
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day: What's open and closed on Monday?
Columbus Day, and in some states and cities Indigenous Peoples' Day, is October 14 in 2019. Here's what's open and closed on the holiday. → Read More
What is Yom Kippur? How do Jews observe it? And when does the fast start?
Yom Kippur is the day of atonement after the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah. On this day, Jews ask God for forgiveness for their sins. → Read More
'Zombie' deer disease: States issue new warnings, confirmations of chronic wasting disease
As hunting seasons across states ramp up, wildlife officials are issuing warnings of chronic wasting disease, informally called "zombie" deer disease. → Read More
What's open and closed Memorial Day 2019: Mail, banks, and stores impacted by the holiday
As America celebrates Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019, most government offices and some private businesses will be closed. → Read More
What's open and closed Memorial Day 2019: Mail, banks, and stores impacted by the holiday
As America celebrates Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019, most government offices and some private businesses will be closed. → Read More
Memorial Day 2019: Here's what's open and closed on the Monday, May 27 holiday
This year, Memorial day is Monday, May 27. Why is it a holiday? Will mail be delivered? This is what's open and closed in 2019. → Read More
Grumpy Cat, beloved meme star, dies at age 7: 'Some days are grumpier than others'
Grumpy died from complications related to a urinary tract infection, the cat's publicist said. → Read More
Grumpy Cat, beloved meme star, dies at age 7: 'Some days are grumpier than others'
Grumpy died from complications related to a urinary tract infection, the cat's publicist said. → Read More
Fake asteroid hurtling at New York City triggers terrifying results in NASA simulation
In a NASA asteroid simulation of a fictional scenario, New York City was hit with an asteroid packing 1,000 times the destruction of a nuclear bomb. → Read More
America’s best high schools in 2019, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report
A South Carolina school claimed the top spot, and Texas had the most schools listed in the top 20 on U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools. → Read More
Minor cut leads to flesh-eating infection on Florida man's hand. Black blisters were sign something was very wrong
It was a minor cut fisherman Mike Walton had gotten hundreds of times before. But this time, the injury had him fighting for his life. → Read More
Boy thrown off balcony at Mall of America miraculously suffered 'zero brain damage,' pastor says
A 5-year-old was thrown at Mall of America. A shocked physician compared his injuries to that of a child who fell of bicycle, pastor Mac Hammond said. → Read More
Why you should avoid raking grass clippings after mowing the lawn, and more mower taboos
You could be losing money and wasting time doing something that doesn't benefit your yard. → Read More