Stocks post biggest 1-year gain since 2013
iStock(NEW YORK) — The three major U.S. stock market indexes in 2019 saw some of their strongest annual gains of the decade, closing out a roller coaster ride that drove equities to record highs and lows during
Missing snowboarder survives the night on Hurricane Ridge
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK – There was a search and rescue operation over the weekend involving a missing snowboarder on Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. A 30-year-old man from New York was reported missing by his girlfriend
Chief Justice Roberts calls courts a source of 'unity, stability' amidst impeachment
iStock(WASHINGTON) — As he prepares to preside over a Senate impeachment trial, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is raising concern about public confidence in the federal judiciary and stressing the need to preserve the courts’ political
The Year in Entertainment 2019: TV surprises, streaming, and swan songs
Helen Sloane/HBO(HOLLYWOOD) — 2019 was a big year for TV, with award magnets like Game of Thrones and Veep riding off into the series sunset, and surprises like Amazon’s Fleabag becoming one of the Emmys’ biggest winners.
Facebook removes misleading HIV-prevention drug ads
iStock(NEW YORK) — Facebook has removed some advertisements containing what the company says is misleading health information about the HIV-prevention drug, Truvada, following an outcry from LBGTQ groups and politicians. “After a review, our independent fact checking
GOP's Susan Collins 'open to witnesses' in Trump's Senate impeachment trial
Mark Wilson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In a potential break from Republican leadership, Maine Sen. Susan Collins said on Tuesday she’s “open to witnesses” in the upcoming impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, including top administration officials such as
The Year in Entertainment 2019: 'Avengers' topples 'Avatar,' 'Joker' laughs all the way to the bank
Marvel Studios(HOLLYWOOD) — 2019 was Disney’s year at the box office. The studio released six of the top-10 highest-grossing movies of the year — Avengers: Endgame, The Lion King, Toy Story 4, Captain Marvel, Aladdin, and Frozen II —
Mom urges parents, 'go with your gut' after 3-month-old contracts RSV: What you need to know
ABC(SMITHFIELD, Va.) — As germs spread in the cold weather season, health professionals are reminding parents about RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) — the common respiratory virus that could be dangerous to young children. Leann Tate, a mother
Blind marching band will lead Outback Bowl parade, halftime show
ftwitty/iStock(TAMPA, Fla.) — The only blind marching band in the world will be the lead band at the Outback Bowl New Year’s Eve parade and perform at halftime on New Year’s Day. On Tuesday night, the Ohio
Kim Kardashian shuts down rumors she gave daughter North JFK's bloody shirt
ABC/Nicole Wilder(LOS ANGELES) — No, Kim Kardashian did not give her six-year-old daughter John F. Kennedy’s bloody shirt. That’s the bizarre rumor the reality star had to squash Monday night after a story popped up on Refinery29