Appeals court strikes down key tool used to enforce Voting Rights Act

(cnn) — A federal appeals court on Monday ruled against a key tool used to enforce the Voting Rights Act – possibly

Taylor Swift mourns fan who died before concert in Brazil, changes date of concert

(cnn) — Taylor Swift announced that her concert scheduled for Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has been postponed due

One of Napoleon’s trademark hats sells for record $2.1 million

(cnn) — One of Napoleon Bonaparte’s famous black hats sold for more than $2 million at an auction in France on Sunday.

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs that does not respond to antibiotics.

Driving or flying before feasting? Here are some tips for Thanksgiving travelers

Concord, N.h. (ap) — Getting a big holiday meal on the table can be stressful for the cook (see “The Bear,” Season two,

In death, 1 cancer patient helps to erase millions in medical debt

A New York woman who died Nov. 12 from cancer has raised enough money to erase million of dollars in medical debt with a posthumous plea for help.

Apple will make a big change to iPhone messages next year

(cnn) — The long-standing battle over the iOS’ blue and Android’s green text bubbles will soon take a more friendly

'All I wanted to do was live': Suicide safety net for Golden Gate Bridge nears completion

On Sept. 25, 2000, Kevin Hines climbed over the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge. He says he regretted his action as soon as he jumped. A net to deter suicide attempts is nearing completion.

Don’t blame the turkey. Here’s what experts say is really behind your food coma

(cnn) — Do you believe in the holiday food coma? Many people do. A mainstay on the dinner table at this time of year,

What's on the list of games and toys for 2023

The Sears & Roebuck Wish Book may have gone the way of the dodo bird, but children still make Christmas lists with games and toys at the top. According to a Research and Markets study, the worldwide games and toys market is worth $342 billion. 

More free COVID-19 tests are available for home delivery through the mail

Americans can order four free COVID-19 tests again online. Anyone who did not order a batch of four COVID-19 tests in September can secure up to eight of them beginning Monday at covidtests.gov.

Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday with jokes about his age

President Joe Biden has spent part of his 81st birthday observing the White House tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys. Gobblers Liberty and Bell received executive clemency Monday at a White House ceremony.

Common pesticides in food reducing sperm count worldwide, study says

Pesticides used in our homes, gardens and lawns and sprayed on foods we eat are contributing to a dramatic decline in sperm count among men worldwide, according to a new analysis of studies over the last 50 years.

Manhunt ends for suspect accused of killing 4 family members in series of Memphis shootings

(cnn) — A manhunt is over for the man suspected of fatally shooting four family members, including a 13-year-old girl,

You need these things in your car in case of severe winter storms

(cnn) — If you’re ever stranded in your car because of a winter storm, being prepared can be the difference between