From mattresses to pillows: Consumer Reports recommends what to buy in January
A new pillow makes the perfect pairing for a new mattress. You can save on CR’s top-rated pillow from Coop Sleep Goods at ...
New York's highest appeals court declines to block Trump's sentencing in hush money case
New York's highest court declined to block Donald Trump's upcoming sentencing in his hush money case Thursday, leaving the ...
With 9/11 plea deals in flux, victims' families sort through their feelings
After his only child was killed on 9/11, Ken Fairben looked for justice in a far-off military courtroom on the Guantánamo Bay ...
Space heater safety: Follow these tips to avoid a fire
As temperatures plummet, the use of space heaters is on the rise, but safety must be a priority to prevent potential fires.
New York governor wants to limit hedge funds from buying up homes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said she will push for new laws to make it harder for hedge funds to purchase large numbers of single-family homes in the state.
Mattresses, pillows are among Consumer Reports' best deals for January
Kick off 2025 with unbeatable deals on top-rated products, as recommended by Consumer Reports.
Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former presidents to honor one of their own
As they filed into the front pews at the National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for Jimmy Carter's funeral. For a service that ...
Rival demonstrations in Caracas as Venezuelan opposition leaders speak out
Rival groups of demonstrators have gathered in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, on the eve of President Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration for a third term on Friday.
Swiss national accused of spying died by suicide in Iranian prison, Iran’s judiciary says
A Swiss national who was arrested and accused of spying in Iran died by suicide in prison on Thursday, according to Mizan Online, a news agency affiliated with Iran’s judiciary.
Buc-ee's in Mebane: Mayor says construction is closer to starting at mega-site
Buc-ee's is expected to open in Mebane by early 2027, WXII reports. It will be the first location in North Carolina.
From Carter's funeral, an American snapshot: A singular image, 5 presidents, 379 years of history
Look at their faces — formal, etched with experience, laden with the weight of momentous decisions. Add up their years: 379 to be exact, enough time to take you back into the mid-1600s, when the ...
Insurance costs will go up for state employees in 2026, new treasurer says
The entire pay structure of the State Health Plan could change, North Carolina's new treasurer said, in which people would pay not just based on what coverage they want but also based on how much they ...