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June 30, 2022

4th of July travel: When's the safest time to drive?

More than 5,700 Americans have died from fatal car crashes over the Fourth of July week, according to data from 2006 to 2020. Here are the times that might be safer for drivers.

June 28, 2022

Pools close as lifeguard shortage hits American cities this summer

The U.S. is facing a lifeguard shortage and cities are now closing pools and limiting hours, which could lead swimmers to risky spots where no lifeguards are present.

June 20, 2022

Texas fisherman spears 137-pound fish that could break world record

Spearfishing YouTuber Braden Sherron of Texas caught a 137-pound cubera snapper while freediving in the Gulf of Mexico in early June. His catch could be a record-breaker.

June 13, 2022

Yosemite National Park graffiti vandalism leads NPS to ask public for ID help

Yosemite National Park is searching for whoever is responsible for defacing trail blocks in Yosemite Falls with blue and white graffiti.

June 7, 2022

Washington Post op-ed asks if it's time for Black people to 'flee the country'

Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart asked whether it was time to leave the United States in a new op-ed on Tuesday about "crazy White people."

June 1, 2022

Police officer adopts kitten rescued from car engine compartment in New York

A small black and white kitten got stuck in between a car's engine and the firewall in New York and had to be rescued by the Town of Ramapo Police Department.

May 22, 2022

Couples turn to eco-friendly wedding elements as sustainability grows more popular: Report

American couples who favor sustainability are finding ways to reduce, reuse and recycle and be more eco-friendly overall on their wedding day.

May 12, 2022

WWII nurse celebrates 100th birthday with Florida skydive

Ramonde Sullivan took a giant leap on her 100th birthday.

May 9, 2022

Ukrainian Americans attempt to bring relatives to US, Mexico

Twice daily, Yuliya Day reaches out by phone from Los Angeles to see how her mother and aunt are doing in the attic they’ve rented in Warsaw.

May 9, 2022

Nebraska teen and entire home saved from shocking wildfire by video doorbell system

A Nebraska family is expressing gratitude for their Ring video doorbell system after it alerted them to a wildfire that had begun burning right outside their house.