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Travel 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.

Travel 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.

Travel 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.

Dessert 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.

Health 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.

Travel 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.

Health 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.

Food-Drink March 21

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."

Spirits March 12

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.

Travel March 10

'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?

Transplants March 3

Woman's medical drama solved when she gets her man — and far more

A young woman with liver disease urgently needed a donor. But Nicole Munda didn't imagine the man she met by chance at a NASCAR race would wind up a major part of her life in this "Godwink" story.