US emergency oil supply shrinks to 40-year low

Proponents of releasing barrels from the emergency stockpile say it increases oil supplies and reduces prices at the pump. Critics say it's a short-term fix.

Remains of 7 of 10 killed in Whidbey Island floatplane crash now identified

The remains of seven of the 10 people who died in a floatplane crash in Washington state’s Puget Sound have now been identified, officials said Friday.

Judge blocks restrictive Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion law as suit proceeds

An Ohio law that bans virtually all abortions will remain blocked while a state constitutional challenge proceeds, a judge said Friday in a ruling that will allow pregnancy terminations through 20 weeks’ gestation to continue for now.

Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds

Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.

NY man smuggled pythons in his pants, feds say

A New York City man allegedly smuggled three Burmese pythons into the U.S. by hiding them in his pants.

Twitter under Elon Musk? Most of the plans are a mystery

A super app called X? A bot-free free speech haven? These are some of Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter, now that he may be buying the company after all.

Juul cancels plan to expand outside US, to lay off staff: report

Juul has been in a dispute with the FDA, which tried to ban the e-cigarette maker’s products earlier this year over questions about its potential health risks.

2 Russians seek asylum after reaching remote Alaskan island

Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid compulsory military service have requested asylum in the U.S. after landing on a remote Alaskan island in the Bering Sea.

Peloton to cut 500 jobs as company's turnaround efforts continue

Peloton’s shares surged more than 400% in 2020 amid pandemic lockdowns, but sales have slowed as more people go back to the gym.

Astronaut on ISS spots Florida’s muddy wounds left from Hurricane Ian

Not only did Hurricane Ian push in several feet of water during a catastrophic storm surge last week, but the storm dumped well over a foot of rain across a wide swath of Central and North Florida.

Man robbed of $100,000 in the Bronx

A man was attacked and robbed of a huge amount of cash behind a Bronx building.

Biden to storm-ravaged Florida: 'We're not going to leave'

President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.

Peloton Bike coming to all Hilton-branded hotels in US by end of 2022

Hilton Honors members who are first-time Peloton users will also receive a 90-day trial to the fitness giant's app and preferred pricing on select connected fitness products.

SpaceX launches NASA, Japanese, Russian astronaut crew from Florida

Four astronauts from three countries launched on Wednesday with SpaceX on a six-month mission to the International Space Station. 

Mortgage activity hits 25-year low as rates rise

The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.

Alec Baldwin settles lawsuit with family of cinematographer killed on 'Rust' set

The husband of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins will become an executive producer for “Rust” when it returns to filming in January 2023, according to a statement.

Wild turkey causes chaos after breaking into Ohio home

The turkey caused quite the chaos in this Ohio home, smashing (twice!) through a window while escaping police.