Chris McCrory
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Where each state stands on making daylight saving time permanent
Many states have passed measures to stay on daylight saving time permanently -- a move called "lock the clock" but most are waiting on Congress to act. → Read More
Game-day delivery: Chiefs' Nick Allegretti welcomes twins
Mecole Hardman and Jason Kelce are expecting babies soon as well. Will they be born during the 2023 Super Bowl? → Read More
Here's what you need to know about football terminology
What does it mean to defer in football? After the coin toss teams in the Super Bowl usual defer their choice to the 2nd half. Here are key NFL rules to know. → Read More
Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green dead at 45: 'He laid down to rest and simply faded out'
Green died days after the band announced he was being treated for stage 4 cancer. → Read More
As Southwest flights return to normal, CEO apologizes
The airline has scrapped more than 13,000 flights since Dec. 22, according to tracking service FlightAware. → Read More
More than 60% of all Southwest flights canceled Tuesday and Wednesday
Southwest said its issues could continue for days as it tries to move thousands of stranded travelers who are stuck in airports with canceled flights. → Read More
Elon Musk's Twitter won't let you link to several popular social media platforms
The new rule change comes on the heels of Musk's abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter over the weekend. → Read More
Who scored goals during the World Cup final
Both teams have been relying on their star players, and they have not disappointed, scoring a combined five of the game's six goals before penalty kicks. → Read More
Why some soccer players are wearing Zorro-like masks at the World Cup
As World Cup matches resume, you may be wondering why some players have been wearing masks during games. → Read More
WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap with Russia
The WNBA star has been in Russian custody since February, and was convicted on drug charges by a Russian court before being sent to a prison colony. → Read More
Actress Kirstie Alley remembered by friends, fans in Hollywood
Alley died Monday, her children confirmed on Twitter. Former co-stars and other celebrities poured out tributes to the actress, remembering her as a special woman. → Read More
Clarence Gilyard, 'Top Gun' and 'Die Hard' actor, dead at 66
Gilyard's career spanned more than 30 years across both tv and movie screens, as well as the theater. → Read More
Actress Irene Cara dead at 63
Her publicist confirmed the death announcement Saturday was genuine both in a note on the singer's website and on Twitter. → Read More
Al Roker misses first Thanksgiving Day parade in 27 years
Roker, 68, is recovering from blood clots discovered earlier this month. His co-hosts wished him well at the top of the show and that they'll see him next year. → Read More
Kevin Conroy, iconic voice of Batman, dead at 66
Conroy played Batman in more than 60 productions, including 15 animated movies and a host of video games. → Read More
Who won the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot?
One lucky California lottery player is $2.04 billion richer after hitting the jackpot for the largest lottery prize in history. But we still don't know who yet. → Read More
Powerball announces new record-breaking jackpot for next drawing
After 39 drawings without a grand prize winner, the Powerball jackpot has reached an astronomical sum, cementing it as the biggest U.S. lottery jackpot ever. → Read More
Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, beaten with hammer at home
The intruder who attacked Paul Pelosi was reportedly searching for the Democratic leader, shouting "Where is Nancy, where is Nancy?" before assaulting Paul Pelosi. → Read More
Study ranks which states are hardest to vote in
The past two years have seen a massive spike in voting legislation, with some states expanding mail-in options and others pushing for more restrictions. → Read More
WATCH: Hurricane Fiona generates 50-foot waves in Atlantic Ocean
The dramatic video was captured by an unmanned drone designed to monitor ocean conditions during hurricane season. → Read More