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Beyond Times Square: 5 weird things American cities are dropping this New Year's Eve

5 weird things being dropped on New Year's Eve → Read More

Federalist writer, Fox News guest Bre Payton dies at 26

A profile on CaringBridge.org shared by Murtaugh says that Payton was battling the flu and "possibly meningitis." → Read More

Federalist writer, Fox News guest Bre Payton dies at 26

A profile on CaringBridge.org shared by Murtaugh says that Payton was battling the flu and "possibly meningitis." → Read More

Babies twice normal size have been in the news — how does a baby get so big? Is it safe?

Babies weighing 13, 14 and 15 pounds at birth have been making headlines in recent years, including a Texas newborn who weighed 14 pounds and 13 ounces at his birth in December 2018. Each of those headline-grabbing babies weighs nearly twice as much as an average infant at birth: The U.S. National Library of Medicine says that an average birthweight range is between 5.5 pounds and 8.8 pounds.… → Read More

Agency: Government workers could do painting or carpentry work to help pay rent during shutdown

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has offered federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown a guide for negotiating with creditors, landlords and mortgage companies while their income is cut off. The Thursday tweet notes that workers should consult with a "personal attorney" for advice but offers templates for how one might seek financial assistance for various financial… → Read More

Startled cop meets kangaroo named Scooby-Roo during traffic stop

An Ohio police department says an officer encountered an unexpected traveler during a traffic stop: A kangaroo named "Scooby-Roo." Officer Phil Harvey of the Norwood Police Department, which serves a Cincinnati suburb, told USA TODAY that he met the "adorable" kangaroo during an early-morning traffic stop on Thursday. He pulled over a pickup truck with a livestock trailer for "several… → Read More

Ocasio-Cortez's rise leaves outgoing Democrat Claire McCaskill 'confused,' report says

Outgoing Democrat 'confused' by Ocasio-Cortez → Read More

Sniffles, an adoptable dog without a nose, is getting love from across the country

People across the country are applying to give a senior dog named Sniffles a new home after his rescue story gained national attention. Sniffles is a one-of-a kind canine, Florida-based Poodle and Pooch Rescue says. He doesn't have a nose. He tends to snort. He's in need of some dental work. He loves strangers and kids. The rescue took in Sniffles on Dec. 19 and helped him overcome hookworms and… → Read More

More than $400,000 in GoFundMe donations refunded in alleged homeless vet scam

Donations have been returned to everyone who contributed to a viral crowd funding campaign that authorities say was based on a lie, a GoFundMe spokesman said Tuesday. Prosecutors announced charges in November against three people who allegedly concocted a feel-good story of kindness to attract donations in October 2017. Kindhearted people donated more than $400,000 to the cause. GoFundMe… → Read More

'He gave his life to save others ... He’s a good boy': Police mourn K-9 slain on Christmas Eve

'He’s a good boy': Police mourn K-9 slain on Christmas eve → Read More

Ground turkey recall: 164,000 more pounds recalled as salmonella outbreak has sickened 216

More than 164,000 pounds of raw ground turkey have been recalled amid an ongoing salmonella outbreak that has now sickened 216 people, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday. Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, Inc. is recalling ground turkey packaged in 1, 2.5 and 3 pound containers. The affected products are labeled as ground turkey, taco seasoned ground turkey, Italian seasoned ground… → Read More

'Inactive until further notice': Federal social media accounts post glum sign-offs for government shutdown

'Inactive until further notice': Federal agencies sign off on social for now → Read More

Viral Christmas gift: Child with 'nothing to give' sacrifices Lucky Charms marshmallows for teacher

Viral gift: Child sacrifices Lucky Charms marshmallows → Read More

Trump tweets spiky, 'beautiful' barrier rendering as border wall funding debate rages

Trump tweets 'beautiful' barrier rendering → Read More

Viral glitter bomb video featured fake thieves, creator admits in apology

The creator of a viral prank video which claimed to shame porch thieves using a high-tech glitter bomb has admitted that some of the reactions in the video were faked. Mark Rober, the video's creator and an engineer who's worked on NASA's Curiosity Rover, tweeted Thursday that he had removed portions of the video after learning they were staged. Rober's viral video has been viewed more than 40… → Read More

Keep your family safe from these 5 surprising Christmas dangers (Santa's on the list)

The most wonderful time of the year brings with it busyness, stress and — if you're not careful — danger as well. In recent years, experts and researchers have published various warnings about holiday-related injuries. And some of those warnings have included some pretty specific (and surprising) details. Here's five seasonal traditions that maybe should inspire a bit of Christmas caution: Santa… → Read More

Bank apologizes for calling police on black man who was trying to cash his paycheck

A bank has apologized for contacting police in an alleged racial profiling incident near Cleveland. The statement comes after local media reported that a Huntington Bank employee called police on a black man who tried to cash his paycheck, resulting in the man being briefly detained by police. Cleveland 19 News reported Monday that Paul McCowns attempted to cash a paycheck from a new employer on… → Read More

Business mocks Donald Trump by naming a 'blind,' wormlike animal after him

'Blind,' wormlike animal to be named for Trump → Read More

Secret Service tweets touching George H.W. Bush tribute after completing security detail

​​​​​​​The U.S. Secret Service tweeted a tribute to the late George H.W. Bush as the agency concluded its final security detail for the former president in College Station, Texas. → Read More

Firefighter groups: Trump's California wildfire tweet was 'shameful' and 'ill-informed'

The presidents of two professional firefighters associations have denounced President Donald Trump's tweets about California's devastating fires. → Read More