National News

6 hours ago in National

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.

6 hours ago in National

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

6 hours ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

5 days ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

Sports News

5 hours ago in Sports

Back in Ann Arbor, Dusty May tells jubilant Michigan fans: ‘This trophy is yours’

Top-ranked Michigan returned to campus as national champions on Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours."

5 hours ago in Sports

Fernando Mendoza to watch the NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says

Fernando Mendoza, expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, will watch the NFL draft with family and friends in Miami, someone with knowledge of the quarterback's plans said Tuesday.

5 hours ago in Sports

Avalanche clinch top spot in Western Conference and shift focus to bigger goals

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar isn't ready to plan any parades just yet. Moments after the Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference, Bednar was already focusing on the next step toward the ultimate goal of a Stanley Cup.

1 day ago in Sports

The NBA’s stretch run has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s happening

A busy 10-game NBA slate awaits on Tuesday, and some clarity might come in terms of who'll end up seeded where.

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