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Cory Booker ends 2020 presidential campaign
Sen. Cory Booker announced Monday that he will end his campaign after failing to qualify for the Democratic debate planned for Tuesday in Iowa.4 years ago
Iranian protesters take to streets after Tehran admits Ukrainian plane was shot down unintentionally in fear of US aggression
Anti-government protesters took to the streets of Iran Saturday after Tehran admitted it mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing 176 people.4 years ago
How Americans and Iranians are using memes and hashtags to cope with conflict
As the US and Iranian governments dealt with inevitable conflict, ordinary Iranians and Americans turned to memes to cope with the uncertainty.4 years ago
Millions of Americans brace for crippling ice and dangerous tornadoes as severe storms continue
Powerful storms are expected to bring snow, ice, flooding and even tornadoes on Saturday to tens of millions of people across the United States.4 years ago
Pelosi prepares to send articles of impeachment to Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she's preparing to send the impeachment articles to the Senate next week.4 years ago
Marianne Williamson ends 2020 presidential campaign
Author Marianne Williamson ended her 2020 Democratic presidential campaign on Friday after failing to gain traction in a crowded Democratic field.4 years ago
Glacier National Park is replacing signs that predicted its glaciers would be gone by 2020
The signs at Glacier National Park warning that its signature glaciers would be gone by 2020 are being changed.4 years ago
A giant hornet has invaded Washington state, and it’s hungry for honeybees
There's at least one Asian giant hornet buzzing around Washington state. But it's not here to prick people -- it's much hungrier for honeybees.4 years ago
Baby Yoda isn’t actually a baby Yoda, Jon Favreau says
Baby Yoda became a dominated pop culture in 2019. But maybe we never knew him at all -- because Baby Yoda is not actually a baby Yoda.4 years ago
Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren for president
Former 2020 candidate Julián Castro endorsed Elizabeth Warren on Monday morning, just days after ending his own bid for the White House.4 years ago
US on track for one of the worst flu seasons in decades
This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades, according to the United States' top infectious disease doctor.4 years ago
NBA players and referees will wear black bands on their uniforms to honor David Stern
All NBA players and referees will wear a black band on their uniforms to honor former NBA commissioner David Stern, who died earlier this week.4 years ago
Alex Trebek knows what he’ll say on final ‘Jeopardy’ show
The longtime 'Jeopardy' host didn't disclose when he'll stop appearing on the series, but he knows how he'll say goodbye to his loyal viewers.4 years ago
A transgender character is coming to the Marvel Universe
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed the news during a question-and-answer session Saturday at the New York Film Academy.4 years ago
Identity of man found in cave 40 years ago revealed to be from Utah; has lengthy criminal history
Joseph Henry Loveless was a notorious outlaw, bootlegger, jailbird and a vicious murderer, according to newspaper records from the era.4 years ago
A Michigan restaurant server got a $2,020 tip on a $23 meal for the New Year. It’s part of the 2020 Tip Challenge
The kind act is similar to another tipping challenge that took off in 2018. Customers were encouraged to tip 100% and surprise their servers.4 years ago
When does the decade begin and end anyway?
As 2020 approaches, everyone is reflecting about the past decade and the new one that awaits. But, we might be celebrating the end of the decade too early.4 years ago
Trump shares name of alleged whistleblower in now-removed retweet
President Donald Trump retweeted an attack that included an unsubstantiated name of the whistleblower at the heart of the Ukraine scandal.4 years ago
Boy with terminal brain cancer is giving back to other patients
Wyatt Page, a 12-year-old Eagle Mountain boy with terminal brain cancer, is giving back to other patients with his last dying wish.4 years ago
Spotify will stop running political ads in 2020
The company announced Friday it will no longer accept political ads in its ad-supported tier for music streaming and in its original and exclusive podcasts.4 years ago
Lee Mendelson, producer of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ dies at 86
Lee Mendelson, the longtime executive producer of numerous specials for the TV animated series "Peanuts," has died, his family said.4 years ago
Carrie Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, shares emotional tribute on three-year anniversary of her death
Carrie Fisher died of a heart attack three years ago today, on December 27, 2016, and her daughter is paying tribute on Instagram.4 years ago
This cat, which looks like Baby Yoda, is looking for a home, she is
If you thought Baby Yoda was cute, wait until you meet Joy, the rescue cat with an uncanny resemblance to the green "Star Wars" alien.4 years ago
