Sandy Hook shooting survivors graduate without 20 of their classmates

The children who survived the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, will be graduating high school with mixed emotions.

Dog fight! Joey Chestnut out of July 4 hot dog contest due to deal with rival brand

Organizers of America's perennial July Fourth hot dog swallowing contest say the reigning champion won't compete this year due to a contract dispute. Joey Chestnut has been competing since 2005 and hasn't lost since 2015.

Adults are flocking to the toy aisle even more than preschoolers

Adults bought more toys for themselves than for any other age group last quarter for the first time ever, eclipsing preschoolers.

Key new features coming to Apple's iOS 18 this fall

Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.

US proposes banning medical debt from credit reports, VP Harris says

Forthcoming regulations will remove medical debt from the credit reports of tens of millions of Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tuesday.

Industry groups sue to block 'forever chemical' drinking-water rule

U.S. manufacturing and chemical industry groups have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a federal rule announced this year setting the first-ever drinking water standard to protect people against toxic "forever chemicals."

Manhattan DA to testify to House committee after Trump sentencing

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on July 12, a day after former president Donald Trump is sentenced in his hush money case, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Pew survey: How Trump and Biden voters differ on family issues

As the election nears, voters are splitting along party lines in their views of whether marriage and having children should be a priority. And Trump and Biden supporters also "differ sharply over the state of women's progress in the U.S.," per a new report from Pew Research Center.

US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand ahead of summer travel

Gas prices are on the decline across the U.S. at a time when, historically, it usually costs a little more to fill up your tank.

Why fewer Americans are opting for electric vehicles despite price cuts

The price for popular electric cars is decreasing because fewer Americans are choosing to go electric, according to surveys on the issue.

Blinken urges Hamas to accept a cease-fire in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Hamas to accept a U.S.-backed proposal for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, saying that the U.N. Security Council's vote made it "as clear as it possibly could be" that the world supports the plan.

Poll: Curtis has sizable lead in Utah Senate primary, but a third of GOP voters still undecided

Four candidates are vying for the seat held by Sen. Mitt Romney, who announced late last year he wouldn't run for reelection.

Idaho family plans to sue after loved one was buried in wrong grave

The family of a Caldwell, Idaho woman who planned the details of her own funeral is suing after learning she was buried in the wrong grave.