More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum

The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.

Armed robbers tie up NJ resident during home invasion

Police are investigating after armed intruders tied up a Fair Lawn, New Jersey resident during a home invasion early Thursday morning.

New Jersey man charged with shooting 4 black bear cubs

A 22-year-old man from New Jersey was issued multiple summonses, and also faces thousands in fines, after four black bear cubs were found shot, according to officials.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2022: How to get a free reusable cup

On Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.

Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores

The walkouts on Thursday coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, which workers say is often one of the busiest days of the year.

US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says

Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.

Obama to announce expansion of young leaders program to United States

The program will serve more than 100 leaders from the U.S. in its first year. Participants will be chosen through a competitive application.

'Cannot say there is no threat to the community:' Suspect still sought in murder of 4 U. Idaho students

The killer — or killers — responsible for the brutal slayings of four University of Idaho students remained at large Wednesday, prompting many students to leave the campus in the idyllic small town.

'Doomsday mom' case: Idaho court finds Lori Vallow competent for trial in deaths of her children

An Idaho judge on Tuesday found that Lori Vallow Daybell is competent and fit to proceed to trial for the deaths of her two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. She could face the death penalty if convicted.

'Paralyzing' lake-effect snowstorm expected to bury Buffalo, New York, under up to 3 feet of snow

A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, under up to 3 feet of snow into this weekend.

Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says

The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.

Christmas shoppers plan to buy real trees despite higher costs

In a recent survey, nearly one in five Americans said they are willing to pay $200 or more for their Christmas tree.

Artemis I launch: A not-so-small step towards NASA’s next giant leap

Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.

'Did not end well': Pence's new memoir details split with Trump

In his new memoir, former Vice President Mike Pence blames Donald Trump for endangering his family “and all those serving at the Capitol” on Jan. 6, 2021.

WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’

The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.