Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, poll finds

A majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return. That's according to a new poll from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

USA Hockey requires all junior players to wear neck protection in wake of Adam Johnson’s death

(cnn) — Usa Hockey announced Sunday it will require the use of neck laceration protection for all junior hockey players

US says its Israel policy unchanged after report on leveraging weapon sales

The White House said on Sunday there was no change in its Israel policy after NBC News reported the United States was discussing using weapon sales to Israel as leverage to convince the Israeli government to scale back its military assault in Gaza.

Visitor finds huge 7.46-carat diamond in Crater of Diamonds State Park

A spur-of-the-minute detour led to a "real great adventure" for a Parisian visitor to the United States.

Foul smell reported by maintenance worker leads to discovery of human remains inside home

Clyde, North Carolina (wlos) -- An investigation is underway after human remains were found in a Western North Carolina

Biden offers fresh assurances he would shut down border 'right now' if Congress sends him a deal

President Joe Biden is bidding to salvage a border deal in Congress that also would unlock money for Ukraine. He's offering fresh assurances that he would be willing to close the U.S.-Mexico border if lawmakers would only send him a bill to sign.

Desk-bound workers need additional exercise to counter health impacts of sitting, new study says

Tired of sitting at that desk all day long? Turns out it's not good for your health, either, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

New study reveals what dog breed is the most popular in Utah

The most popular dog breed in Utah is the Goldendoodle, a new analysis by U.S. News & World Report has determined.

New blood test that screens for Alzheimer's may be a step closer to reality, study suggests

Testing a person's blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer's disease with "high accuracy," even before symptoms begin to show, a new study suggests.

What to do if you're concerned you might be laid off – or if you've lost your job

If you're worried you could be laid off — or if you've lost your job — personal finance professionals and career advisers have recommendations for how to cope. They range from preparing an emergency fund to understanding your severance package.

Florida topped the list as the best state to retire

Four of the top 10 states for retirees are in the West, according to a new analysis by the personal finance company WalletHub.

Biden says US 'shall respond' after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops in Jordan

President Joe Biden says the U.S. "shall respond" after a drone strike by an Iran-backed group killed three American troops in Jordan and injured dozens more near the Syrian border.

Do humans need to hibernate, too? Here's what the research shows

Does the colder season have you dragging during the day, feeling like the amount of sleep you usually get in other parts of the year doesn't seem to be enough now?

Water-guzzling 'hot drought' in the West is unprecedented in at least 5 centuries, study suggests

The West's recent heat-driven megadroughts are unprecedented in at least 500 years, new research shows.

Suspected bank robber found sleeping in unsuspecting woman’s home days after crime, police say

(cnn) — A 27-year-old man suspected of robbing a Georgia bank was found sleeping in the home of an unsuspecting woman