Rodríguez, Harris chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay

Center fielders Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners and Michael Harris II of the Atlanta Braves have been chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay.

Jeff Cook, member of country band Alabama, dies at 73

Alabama confirmed the news on Facebook sharing that Jeff Cook “passed away peacefully” on Monday with family and close friends at his home in Destin, Florida.

Winning numbers for $1.9 billion Powerball drawing delayed

The Powerball drawing was delayed Monday, and it’s likely that the official results won’t be known until later Tuesday, the Multi-State Lottery Association said.

Empower Brands recall more than 500K steamers due to burn hazard

About 518,000 steamers are being recalled because approximately 32 burn injuries have been reported, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South Korean and US targets

North Korea’s military says its recent barrage of missile tests was practiced to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems.

Trump given extension on subpoenaed documents by Jan. 6 panel

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has extended the deadline for former President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a subpoena issued last month.

US flu hospitalization rate highest its been since 2009 swine flu pandemic, experts say

The winter flu season usually ramps up in December or January. Reports of another respiratory virus, RSV, also continue to increase nationally, although health officials are optimistic that they are seeing some early signs that the wave of RSV may be starting to wane.

Photographer dresses in camera Halloween costume that actually takes, displays photos

While one spectator thought the flash and costume were all for decoration, she said that after the photographer turned around to reveal the photo, she was left “completely mind-blown.”

US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show

Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.

Astros edge past Phillies 3-2, retake advantage in World Series heading back to Houston

Justin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Thursday night to head home with a 3-2 lead.

Top US health agency softens guidelines for doctors prescribing opioids

The nation’s top public health agency has revised its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers. The new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations are an update to 2016 guidelines.