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May 1

Married women face REAL ID documentation hurdles: 'I can't accept this'

Some married women are facing unexpected hurdles in obtaining their REAL ID due to marriage name changes, with many unable to provide their original marriage licenses as proof of identity.

April 17

Popular church will curb tourist crowds by creating separate 'selfie space'

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, will be adding more tourist attraction areas to curb overcrowding. It will create dedicated areas for tourists to snap photos of themselves.

April 15

Fisherman catches prehistoric-looking alligator gar in 4-hour ‘epic battle’

An angler from Kentucky says he may have broken a record for a 153-pound alligator gar caught in Lake Livingston, Texas after a four-hour battle to reel in the massive fish.

April 13

One tasty food 'represents home' and family to former NFL player

A former NFL cornerback was inspired by his biological father to open a restaurant specializing in peach cobbler, given his personal connection to the food and popular dessert.

March 30

Birthday buddies and next-door neighbors turn 101 on same day

Luck, longevity and lots of activity: These are the qualities that two friends and next-door neighbors share as they celebrate their birthdays this year and turn 101 on the same day.

March 29

Travel do's and don'ts for DC cherry blossom season amid peak blooms: 'Pack your patience'

Peak bloom has been reached for the cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., as millions of travelers and tourists arrive. A National Park Service ranger shared tips for seeing the blooms.

March 29

Do parents really have favorite children? Here’s what new research says

A new Brigham Young University study explores parental favoritism, revealing that gender, birth order and personality traits all affect parenting — and how kids perceive it.

March 21, 2025

Man is buried in Snickers-themed coffin as he wished: 'I'm nuts'

A man who joked in life about being buried in a Snickers-themed coffin got his wish upon death. The chocolate bar-branded box was emblazoned with a message that summed up his life: "I'm nuts."

March 12, 2025

Rare and mysterious whiskey bottles found washed up on beach

Nearly a dozen perfectly sealed whiskey bottles dating back to Prohibition times were found by Austin Contegiacomo while walking his dog along the beach in New Jersey.

March 10, 2025

'Happiest' US cities revealed: See where yours ranks

Cities in California, South Dakota and more are named the "happiest" cities in the United States. WalletHub's 2025 report ranked 180 cities. Did your home city make the list?