Students turn to TikTok to fill gaps in school lessons

Mecca Patterson-Guridy wants to learn, but for some subjects, she isn't always comfortable asking her teachers. So she has been turning to TikTok.

112 animals 'living in filth' rescued from Milwaukee home

Milwaukee ( Wisn ) -- From alligators and a goat to cockatoos and a wild turkey — more than 100 animals living in what

Taco Bell may add fries to its menu permanently to compete with McDonald's

(cnn) -- Taco Bell knows you want fries with that. Especially during lunch . To compete with rivals such as McDonald's

US deaths fell this year, but not to pre-COVID levels

The number of U.S. deaths has dropped in 2022 after soaring for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it still is much higher than the levels before the coronavirus hit.

Ellen DeGeneres 'heartbroken' over death of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss

(cnn) — Ellen DeGeneres has issued a statement regarding the death of her former talk show's longtime Dj and

Music, exercise, gray hair: Pandemic practices that live on

The pandemic disrupted our traditions, practices and pursuits, how we mark milestones, what we do with our time, what's important in routines. It replaced old with new, a kind of new that just might stick.

Paul Pelosi attack: Man told cops of 'evil' in Washington

A San Francisco police investigator has testified that the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband said there was "evil in Washington" and he was targeting her because she is second in line to the presidency.

Oreo adds mint flavor to gluten-free line

Oreo has introduced a new cookie flavor to its gluten-free line — mint. The company said the flavor will be a permanent

Twitter suspends account that tracked Musk's private jet, despite billionaire's 'free speech' pledge

Twitter on Wednesday permanently suspended an account that tracked the location of Elon Musk's private jet, despite the social media company's owner last month vowing, "My commitment to free speech extends even to not banning the account following my plane, even though that is a direct personal safety risk."

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, DJ for 'Ellen DeGeneres Show,' dead at 40

(cnn) -- Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the amiable Dj for "Ellen DeGeneres Show" and dancer who rose to fame on "So You Think

Lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to keep gov't open

Lawmakers leading the negotiations on a bill to fund the federal government for the current fiscal year say they've reached agreement on a "framework" that should allow them to complete work on the bill over the next week and avoid a government shutdown.

Drug overdose deaths slowing in US after reaching record levels during COVID pandemic

Drug overdose deaths in the United States have slowed in recent months after reaching record levels earlier this year.

10 years after Sandy Hook shooting, Connecticut town spends a day in reflection

Ten years after one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history, residents of the Connecticut town where it took place marked Wednesday's anniversary by attending vigils, paying respects at a new memorial and reflecting in private with loved ones.

Wife: Journalist Wahl died of aortic aneurysm at World Cup

Grant Wahl died of a ruptured blood vessel when he was stricken while covering a World Cup match last weekend, according to an autopsy of the well-known American soccer writer.

Utah recreation businesses are celebrating recent snowstorms

Recent snowfall is paying off in a big way for many recreation-based businesses in Utah. 

US storm brings tornadoes, blizzard-like conditions; 2 dead

A destructive storm marched across the United States, spawning tornadoes that touched down in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, where two deaths were reported and about 20 people were injured.

Mark your calendar for the strongest meteor shower of the year

(cnn) — The best chance to see the strongest meteor shower of the year is on its way this week. The Geminids, known for