Good sleep is an integral part of heart health, research says

The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.

NJ town council candidate rails against LGBTQ community

A candidate running for public office in Hudson County is under fire for comments he made about the LGTBQ community.

Hundreds of animals removed from roach-infested Long Island home

Authorities rescued nearly 300 animals from a house that was infested with cockroaches, mites, and lice. Prosecutors said a woman got overwhelmed by the animals in her care.

Airplane seat size: FAA wants public's comments on seating dimensions

A U.S. appeals court previously heard arguments from a flyer advocacy group urging it to order the FAA to set minimum seat dimensions on passenger planes.

Activist to museum: Stop selling toys of Hindu deities

A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.

'Person of interest' in deaths, dismemberment of 4 Oklahoma men arrested in Florida

Joe Kennedy, a “person of interest” in the killings of four Oklahoma friends, was arrested Monday in Florida while driving a stolen vehicle, police said.

'A Christmas Story' sequel gets 1st teaser trailer with glimpse of adult Ralphie

Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in the original 1983 Christmas comedy film, returns to his iconic role in the new sequel, called “A Christmas Story Christmas.”

MacKenzie Scott gives Girl Scouts $85 million

It's the largest donation the Girl Scouts have received from an individual since their founding in 1912.

Rescue dog who escaped from airport has been found

A rescue dog that escaped her travel crate and got lost shortly after arriving at Newark Liberty Airport has been found.

US Supreme Court rejects appeal to give American Samoans citizenship

American Samoa is the only unincorporated territory of the United States where the inhabitants are not American citizens at birth.

At Georgia debate, Abrams and Kemp clash on abortion, crime

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams painted different visions for the future of Georgia.

Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up

The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.

Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey

A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.

Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores

Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.

Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says

After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.