MLB, players reach agreement, paving way to end months-long lockout

Major League Baseball’s acrimonious lockout ended when a divided players’ association voted to accept management’s offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7.

Russia-Ukraine war: Major cities bombarded as civilians try to flee

The Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its third week on Thursday, with Russian forces continuing to bombard major cities and desperate civilians hoping to escape through agreed-upon safe corridors.

Jennifer Garner shows ‘random act of kindness’ for people in need

On Wednesday, the actress posted a video on social media explaining an easy way to show a “random act of kindness” using Ziploc bags.

CDC director expects COVID-19 to become a 'seasonal virus'

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said she anticipates COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus. 

YouTube couple facing charges for staying overnight in Pennsylvania Target

A bizarre social media challenge led to the arrest of a man and woman after police say they hid inside a Chester County Target overnight and filmed for their YouTube channel.

Russia-Ukraine war: Key developments as invasion hits 2-week mark

Ukraine has banned wheat exports in an effort to stave off food shortages, while concerns are intensifying over safety at the country's nuclear plants, including Chernobyl.

Top predicted baby names of 2022 revealed

Names.org has revealed its predictions for top baby names this year — and there are definitely a few surprises!

Man who received 1st pig heart transplant dies after 2 months

The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.

100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says

The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Toilet paper prices rise as product sizes shrink

P&G increased prices at the end of February and plans to raise prices on various products again in April.

U.S. border authorities find 52 reptiles hidden in man's clothing

Authorities say a man who tried to slither past U.S. border agents in California had 52 lizards and snakes hidden in his clothing.

IRS to offer Taxpayer Assistance Centers on Saturday

The IRS is offering walk-in hours at dozens of Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the U.S. on Saturday, March 12 to offer help to taxpayers.

Philadelphia officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Thomas Siderio to be dismissed

The Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed Thomas Siderio, 12, will be suspended for 30 days with the intent to dismiss, Commissioner Outlaw announced. Police say Siderio fired a single shot into an unmarked police vehicle prior to the shooting.

Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes

The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.