Photos: See this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons

Bluey made her parade debut, with a balloon in her likeness towering as tall as a four-story building and stretching as wide as seven taxi cabs.

Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.

Boy, 11, rushes back into burning apartment to save 2-year-old sister

Firefighters in Maryland say an 11-year-old boy suffered minor burns after racing back into a burning second-floor apartment to rescue his 2-year-old sister.

Mary Peltola becomes 1st Alaska Native in Congress

Mary Peltola, who is Yup’ik, defeated Republicans including Sarah Palin for the House seat to become the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress.

Colorado gay bar shooting suspect facing murder, hate crime charges

The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.

Alabama seeking pause on executions after 3rd failed lethal injection

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is seeking a pause in executions and ordering a “top-to-bottom” review of the state’s capital punishment system after an unprecedented third failed lethal injection.

Artemis I capsule buzzes moon; last big step before lunar orbit

As NASA’s Orion capsule swung out from behind the moon Monday, onboard cameras sent back a picture of Earth — a blue dot surrounded by blackness.

Railroad negotiations latest: Engineers accept deal, conductors reject

The latest negotiation developments cast more doubt on whether the industry will be able to resolve the labor dispute before next month's deadline without the help of Congress.

NYPD stops 'threat to the Jewish community,' 2 arrested at Penn Station

Authorities say two people were arrested in Penn Station after investigators uncovered a threat to the Jewish community on Saturday.

Six charged in $3M NJ luxury car theft ring bust

State police say the suspects stole over 30 luxury cars worth more than $3M across New Jersey and New York.

Coroner: Idaho students were stabbed to death in their beds, likely asleep

Four University of Idaho students who were found dead in a rental house last Sunday were stabbed to death in their beds and likely were asleep when the attacks occurred. Police also released a timeline of events as they seek tips from the public.

Opponents file lawsuit targeting medication abortions

The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance for Defending Freedom, which was also involved in the Mississippi case that led to Roe v. Wade being overturned.

Alabama calls off man’s execution after difficulties inserting IV

Kenneth Eugene Smith’s execution was called off late Thursday after prison staff tried for about an hour to get the two required intravenous lines connected to him.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?

Build a gingerbread house out of Pop-Tarts and you could win $15,000

A Pop-Tarts judging panel will determine the best gingerbread house based on creativity, uniqueness, and variety. Here's how to enter.

For sale: 'Goonies' house hits the market in Oregon for $1.65 million

The 1,935-square-foot home still features a pull-down ladder with an entrance to the attic, where “the Goonies” characters found an old treasure map in the 1985 cult classic.