Man hides in landing gear of American Airlines flight from Guatemala to Miami
A man hid inside the landing gear of an American Airlines flight from Guatemala to Miami Saturday morning.
Supreme Court braces for all-or-nothing abortion fight
The 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is facing its most serious challenge in 30 years in front of a court with a 6-3 conservative majority that's been remade by three appointees of President Donald Trump.
New COVID-19 variant prompts travel restrictions
Health officials are sounding the alarm about a new COVID-19 variant identified in South Africa this week. Experts worry that the rapidly spreading Omicron variant could be even more contagious than Delta.
Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
Thanksgiving casserole preferences vary state-by-state
America’s varying casserole cravings have people searching for potato, veggie and leftover recipes.
Rapper Kodak Black hands out 5,000 turkeys to South Florida families while serving rehab stint
The rapper, who is currently completing a 90-day rehab stint, paid nearly $15,000 for the frozen turkeys.
‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.
DOJ prioritizes prosecuting unruly airline passenger
The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.
Thanksgiving 2021: Firefighters demonstrate dangers of deep frying turkey
Dangerous situations resulting from frying a turkey have contributed to the holiday becoming the peak day for home cooking fires.
Pliny the Younger will be sold in-person
Russian River Brewing says it will sell its Pliny the Younger craft beer in person at its brew pubs in Santa Rosa and Windsor.
US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
Liquor shortages put a damper on upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays
Liquor purveyors are recommending customers order early and be prepared to choose alternatives to specialty items
50-year-old North Carolina woman gives birth to 1st child
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Conagra Brands recalls some Birds Eye broccoli tots due to presence of small rocks, metal fragments
Conagra Brands has received two reports of dental damage associated with the recalled products.
Thanksgiving side dishes
Learn to make Thanksgiving side dishes with Hugh Groman of Berkeley.
Thanksgiving dinner: The origins of our traditional foods
The modern Thanksgiving meal took many centuries to develop. Here’s a look at where those menu items came from:
The most disliked Thanksgiving side dishes, according to Instacart
What do Americans wish weren’t on their Thanksgiving plates?
How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last? USDA says 3 to 4 days
The USDA says your plans for your Thanksgiving leftovers should involve throwing them out after three or four days.
Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says
Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.