Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
'World's toughest sea turtle' released into ocean at Jersey Shore
Titan may very well be the toughest turtle in the sea. The loggerhead turtle suffered a gash from a boat propeller, lost part of a flipper in a shark bite, and survived an attack by a different shark.
Titan may very well be the toughest turtle in the sea. The loggerhead turtle suffered a gash from a boat propeller, lost part of a flipper in a shark bite, and survived an attack by a different shark.
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, escalating tensions with China
China had warned of “resolute and strong measures” if Pelosi went ahead with the trip to Taiwan. She is the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.
China had warned of “resolute and strong measures” if Pelosi went ahead with the trip to Taiwan. She is the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.
Here are the 10 cheapest US cities for renters in 2022
Rents in many U.S. cities continue to remain high, particularly along the coasts. But renters in the heartland are enjoying more affordable prices, as well as some areas of the South.
Rents in many U.S. cities continue to remain high, particularly along the coasts. But renters in the heartland are enjoying more affordable prices, as well as some areas of the South.
Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza gets an official return date after selling out
After severely underestimating demand for the Mexican Pizza, Taco Bell said Tuesday that the fan-favorite item is returning permanently next month to menus.
After severely underestimating demand for the Mexican Pizza, Taco Bell said Tuesday that the fan-favorite item is returning permanently next month to menus.
Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
On this day in history, August 2, 1943, JFK saves PT-109 crew after collision with Japanese destroyer
Lt. John Kennedy swam miles across open ocean from one remote island to another to save his crew, and towed one wounded man through the sea with a belt clenched in his teeth.
Lt. John Kennedy swam miles across open ocean from one remote island to another to save his crew, and towed one wounded man through the sea with a belt clenched in his teeth.
How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Watch: Officer escorts elderly woman walking along busy highway to hair salon
The 84-year-old woman had taken a nearly 45-minute bus ride and was about to walk another mile to get to her destination before Officer Lance Hofmeister offered to take her the rest of the way.
The 84-year-old woman had taken a nearly 45-minute bus ride and was about to walk another mile to get to her destination before Officer Lance Hofmeister offered to take her the rest of the way.
NJ cannabis licensees face exorbitant rent demands
Some would-be cannabis entrepreneurs who have already obtained a license from New Jersey are now having trouble finding affordable retail space. Turns out, the minute you say "marijuana," landlords jack up their asking rent.
Some would-be cannabis entrepreneurs who have already obtained a license from New Jersey are now having trouble finding affordable retail space. Turns out, the minute you say "marijuana," landlords jack up their asking rent.
Ice T to open marijuana dispensary in Jersey City
Actor, rapper, and New Jersey native Ice T is going into the legal marijuana business in Jersey City — and he needs workers. His dispensary, a partnership with The Medicine Woman founder Charis B, wants to hire former cannabis offenders from the area.
Actor, rapper, and New Jersey native Ice T is going into the legal marijuana business in Jersey City — and he needs workers. His dispensary, a partnership with The Medicine Woman founder Charis B, wants to hire former cannabis offenders from the area.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
Man slashes woman in Times Square; suspect identified
The NYPD on Monday identified a suspect wanted for allegedly attacking a woman in Times Square on Sunday at about 10 a.m.
The NYPD on Monday identified a suspect wanted for allegedly attacking a woman in Times Square on Sunday at about 10 a.m.
Nancy Pelosi starts Asian tour with speculation over Taiwan visit
Local media in Taiwan say Pelosi is expected to arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years.
Local media in Taiwan say Pelosi is expected to arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years.
Jersey City councilwoman not resigning after hitting cyclist
A Jersey City councilwoman has no plans to resign after allegedly smashing into a bicyclist in an intersection in an apparent hit-and-run accident.
A Jersey City councilwoman has no plans to resign after allegedly smashing into a bicyclist in an intersection in an apparent hit-and-run accident.
Here are the 10 most expensive US cities for renters in 2022
The price of rent increased across the U.S. between 2021 and 2022, but many of the cities with the highest rent are in western or southern states, according to Rent.com.
The price of rent increased across the U.S. between 2021 and 2022, but many of the cities with the highest rent are in western or southern states, according to Rent.com.
USDA proposes new rules on salmonella for food processors — or risk shutdowns
The CDC says approximately one in every 25 packages of chicken sold at grocery stores contains salmonella bacteria.
The CDC says approximately one in every 25 packages of chicken sold at grocery stores contains salmonella bacteria.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Ice cream trucks aren't a thing of the past — but competition is stiff
Ice cream trucks are changing their strategies as they struggle for sales in a much more crowded marketplace, especially with third-party delivery services.
Ice cream trucks are changing their strategies as they struggle for sales in a much more crowded marketplace, especially with third-party delivery services.