When is the official start of winter? Here's why meteorological winter begins on December 1
Calendars found in homes across the country usually say winter begins on Dec. 21, when in reality the season starts three weeks earlier on Dec. 1.
3 kids, 1 adult killed in California mass shooting at children's birthday party; 11 others hurt
At least four people are dead, and 10 others are hurt in a shooting that broke out at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California.
Watch: Table with massive Thanksgiving spread suddenly collapses
A family’s massive Thanksgiving feast came crashing down before their eyes in an unexpected moment that was caught on camera.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $740M after no weekend grand prize winner
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched the numbers in Saturday night's drawing.
Florida police seize 30+ illegally used disabled parking tags in 2-day operation
More than 30 illegally used disabled parking placards were seized during a two-day enforcement operation – and ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
Auburn tabs USF's Alex Golesh as its next coach, replacing Hugh Freeze on the Plains
Auburn hired South Florida's Alex Golesh as its next coach on Sunday, counting on him to revitalize an offense that has ranked in the bottom half of the Southeastern Conference each of the last six years.
Black Friday online spending hits record $11.8B
AI-driven traffic to retail websites jumped 805% as Americans avoided crowded stores.
Kraft Mac & Cheese Black Friday novelty box sells out in seconds at Walmart
The 65-box novelty item shaped like a TV offered a 75% discount for $19.37.
Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
Trump's approval rating drops to lowest so far in second-term: Gallup
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.
DHS: Afghan TikTok user suggested he was building bomb targeting Fort Worth
An Afghan national was arrested after posting a video of himself on TikTok indicating that he was making a bomb with the intention of targeting the Fort Worth area, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Here's why Travel Tuesday can be misleading
Travel Tuesday — the post-Thanksgiving day that promises one-day deals on flights, hotels and cruises — has taken off in recent years.
IRS releases guidance for Trump's 'no tax on tips' and overtime deductions: What to know
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.
Airbus orders A320 fixes following flight-control incident
Airbus issued an urgent directive on a “significant number" of A320 family aircraft, potentially disrupting travel. Here’s what we know.
Holiday barks, sold at Aldi, recalled due to ‘undeclared allergens’
The recalled holiday barks were available in Aldi stores in dozens of states. Here’s what you need to know.
Extremely large, dangerous Black Friday fire breaks out in downtown St. Louis warehouses
St. Louis fire crews are battling a massive fire that broke out at multiple warehouses in downtown St. Louis on Black Friday, reports say.
Fuzzy Zoeller, golf champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74
Fuzzy Zoeller was one of golf's most gregarious characters and great champions.
National Guard member dies, another 'fighting for his life,' officials say
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members who were shot during what authorities are calling an ambush, has died.
When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict
Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?
The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025
You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?