This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

Christmas cookie map: The most popular searches by state

Gingerbread? Polish Christmas? Find out which type of Christmas cookie is being mostly searched in your state.

Giant Froot Loop

Instead of a bowl full of Kelloggs Froot Loops for breakfast, how about one giant loop in a bowl?

Traveling with dog during holiday? Make sure to plan, experts say

Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.

'Sad cat’ named Ellie surrendered by owner because animal 'wanted to cuddle,' then goes viral

A tweet featuring Ellie, a black-and-white cat living in Virginia, went viral after it revealed an owner surrendered Ellie for being too cuddly. Ellie is now set to be adopted.

Rising car repossessions trend warning sign for economy, report says

The number of car repossessions across the United States is on the rise and expected to continue into the new year. Some industry experts say it is a sign of the economy.

Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate bars: Study

The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.

TSA reports record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints, agency says

The Transportation Security Administration has recorded a record number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints throughout the country in 2022.

Top notable quotes of 2022: Chris Rock, Zelenskyy, Trump make list

2022's most notable quotations include a tart retort by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a U.S. offer of help.

Amtrak unveils new trains that will replace aging fleet

Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026. 

Kentucky woman wins $175K jackpot during white elephant gift exchange at company holiday party

“Everyone was going insane,” Lori Janes shared. “People were getting their calculators out and double-checking. A couple of people even scanned the ticket on the lottery’s app, just to make sure.”

State says NYC's planned ban on foie gras sales violates law

New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras, already delayed by a court challenge, has now been found in violation of state agricultural law.

Here’s where Americans are hiding Christmas presents, poll shows

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Holiday gift shopping season! And with gift shopping comes another often overlooked, part of the season: gift hiding.

Family's special mailbox collects letters to Santa Claus

For the last three years, a family in Utah has helped deliver letters to Santa Claus in the North Pole. Kids in the neighborhood bring their letters to the family's big red mailbox out front.

Taco Bell may permanently add fries to menu to better compete with McDonald's

Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.

Drone takes flight through ‘amazing’ Christmas lights display at Ohio home

North Ridgeville resident Bob Mangan continued his yearly Christmas tradition, installing thousands of lights and decorations around his property.