Macy’s just tested out their new Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. Here’s what they are
It’s officially November, which means if you’re not talking Thanksgiving Day Parade, we’re not interested. Macy’s understands…
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The Russian connection to a Berlin hit job that Germany doesn’t want to talk about
Murders happen in Berlin. They’re not common — the crime rate in Germany is currently at its lowest level in more than 25 years —…
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Florida teen charged with soliciting hit on school employee
“I need a guy who could kill someone,” a Florida teenager allegedly wrote to a friend on Instagram, authorities say. “No joke. I…
Continue Reading Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ following a California shooting that killed 5 people
Airbnb is cracking down on unauthorized house parties after five people were shot and killed at a Halloween party at an Airbnb rental house, the…
Continue Reading DC gives Nationals a victory parade after the team’s first World Series championship
It’s been a little over a year since the Washington Capitals took home the Stanley Cup and partied their way through the nation’s…
Continue Reading How to survive the daylight saving switch when you have little kids
While many may choose to spend this Sunday sleeping in (thanks daylight saving!), that may not be an option for parents with little kids. Babies and…
Continue Reading New Hampshire couple found buried on Texas beach near campsite
The remains of a man and woman found this week on a beach in Texas have been identified as a couple from New Hampshire who had been camping there,…
Continue Reading Meet Hatty, an Illinois county’s first comfort dog helping child sexual assault victims
Coming forward to report a sexual assault can be painful and emotionally exhausting. For children and people with developmental disabilities,…
Continue Reading Car bomb explosion kills at least 13 in northern Syria
At least 13 people were killed, and many others injured in a car bomb explosion in a northern Syrian town that Turkey took control of last month,…
Continue Reading Dunkin’s peppermint mocha launches the beginning of the holiday season
It’s not even Thanksgiving, and Dunkin’ is already bringing the pumpkin spice season to a close. The coffee and doughnut chain announced…
Continue Reading Fire ravages 117-year-old manor in the Pocono Mountains
Firefighters battled a blaze for a second day Saturday at historic Pocono Manor Resort and Spa in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. The Pocono…
Continue Reading These are the celebrities running the NYC Marathon
Running fans everywhere might see some famous faces at this year’s New York City Marathon. More than a dozen celebrities are running the race…
Continue Reading Meet Claudia López, the first woman to lead Colombia’s capital
A gay woman has taken control of the biggest city in Colombia, and she’s isn’t bothering to hide in the closet from the country’s…
Continue Reading Mali attack leaves more than 50 soldiers dead
At least 53 soldiers and one civilian have been killed in a terrorist attack on the Malian Armed Forces, according to Mali’s government. Rescue…
Continue Reading Atlanta airport briefly stops flights for security check
Flights at the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta were briefly stopped Saturday morning after a threatening note was found onboard an American…
Continue Reading Hundreds gather in Brooklyn to protest the NYPD after a violent subway video
Hundreds of people marched through downtown Brooklyn for hours to protest what they described as brutality by the New York Police Department.…
Continue Reading Protests toppled two governments in three days, but the fight is only beginning
For weeks, loud and angry demands reverberated across Iraq and Lebanon, rattling their political leadership. Elites publicly acknowledged the popular…
Continue Reading 5 ways to honor Native Americans during National Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month. It’s a time to recognize the many sacrifices, contributions and achievements of Native…
Continue Reading Wondering if your phone will automatically update when daylight saving time ends? Read this
It’s that time of year when the sun starts setting sooner and we turn our clocks back to standard time. While most people dread having to…
Continue Reading Medical students take to the streets to give free care to Detroit’s homeless
Armed with care packages, clothes and clinical supplies, medical students in Detroit are learning outside the classroom. They are putting their…
Continue Reading A fifth person dies after shooting at a California Halloween party advertised on social media
A fifth person wounded in a shooting at a Halloween party in Northern California has died and the shooter remains on the run, authorities said.…
Continue Reading Wildfire helpers, a famous cat and some adorable costumes
What does triumph feel like? If we really, really want something, we often spend a lot of time — days, years — fantasizing about how…
Continue Reading California governor says if PG&E doesn’t get itself out of bankruptcy the state could take it over
The state of California could take over Pacific Gas and Electric if the utility company does not pull itself out of bankruptcy by the middle of next…
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A 15-year-old has been charged in the Chicago shooting that left a 7-year-old trick-or-treater in critical condition
CHICAGO, Illinois — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of 7-year-old girl who was out trick-or-treating…
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California wildfires: A new blaze menaces Ventura County, but weather conditions give firefighters hope
A wildfire erupted overnight in the hills above communities in Southern California’s Ventura County, forcing evacuations for thousands of…
Continue Reading Juvenile is a primary suspect in shooting that left trick-or-treater, 7, critically wounded
A juvenile is a primary suspect in the shooting of a 7-year-old trick-or-treater in Chicago that left the girl in critical condition, a police…
Continue Reading Trump suggests Chad Wolf is acting Department of Homeland Security chief
President Donald Trump appeared Friday to name Chad Wolf, an official at the Department of Homeland Security, as the agency’s acting secretary,…
Continue Reading Woman found dead with a python wrapped around her neck died of asphyxiation
An Indiana woman found dead with an 8-foot python snake wrapped around her neck died from asphyxiation, officials said Friday. The snake was a…
Continue Reading A man in Massachusetts has won $1 million in the lottery for the second time
For many, winning a big lottery jackpot is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But it looks like lightning has struck twice for Rolf Rhodes. The…
Continue Reading Steph Curry will miss three months of NBA season with broken hand
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, injured in a game this week, will be out for three months with a broken bone in his left hand, the team said…
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