The storm that took down the Edmund Fitzgerald

The Edmund Fitzgerald still sits at the bottom of Lake Superior, submerged in 535 feet of water, about 17 miles north-northwest of Whitefish Point, Michigan.

DC shooting: 2 National Guard members critical, terrorism suspected

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured in a shooting near the White House on Wednesday afternoon, described as a targeted attack by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Which stores are open on Thanksgiving? Which are closed?

From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 lineup: Performers, balloons and floats

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC will feature 32 giant character balloons, 27 floats, three balloonicles, four specialty units, 33 clown groups, 11 marching bands and thousands of performers from across the country.

2 people found dead inside Borgata Hotel room in Atlantic City: police

Atlantic City authorities are investigating after two people were found dead inside a hotel room at the Borgata over the weekend.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation 2025 | How to watch

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is fast approaching. For those interested in the set-up, Macy's balloon inflation is available for public viewing.

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

NYC's Fifth Avenue will be transformed into car-free promenade for holidays

From 48th to 57th Street, Fifth Avenue will go completely car-free on Dec. 14 to allow pedestrians a chance to freely explore and enjoy the area.

DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.