A mother in India chased down a leopard that grabbed her son out of the family's hut, forcing the animal to drop the child with 'minor' injuries.     

The Bears avenge an earlier loss and deny the Cowboys their first Big 12 title in a decade.      

Health experts agree there's no reason to change measures proven to combat COVID-19, including masks and vaccinations. Latest COVID updates.      

Thousands gathered at a Friday night vigil to honor the students who were killed in the shooting. What we know about the Oxford High School shooting.      

Here's what to know about flying to Hawaii and Mexico, plus things to consider about traveling internationally amid the omicron variant outbreak.     

If you're in the market for some new cast iron cookware, you can score a best-selling cocotte for as much as $286 off right now at Sur La Table.      

A new federal report reveals Border Patrol agents rarely get harsh discipline for misconduct. More than 200 agents were arrested last year.     

Supporters say proposed change in federal tax law would correct an injustice and give married gay couples same benefits as heterosexuals.      

How do you address Christmas cards? Is it Miss, Ms. or Mrs.? Is it Happy New Year or Happy New Year's? All of your holiday card questions answered.     

Across all 5 surveyed cities in our CityView polls, Black respondents were more likely than other races to rate their cities lower.      

Many experts believe vaccines will likely continue protecting against severe disease, but the mutated variant may prove highly infectious.      

The Suns' historic run is finally over after Steph Curry and the Warriors pulled away for a 118-96 win back home in San Francisco.      

Hours before Oregon took the field for the Pac-12 title game, Mario Cristobal was reported to be close on a deal to become Miami's next coach.      

New films streaming, in theaters this weekend: Benedict Cumberbatch is a cowboy in 'The Power of the Dog,' Keira Knightley stars in 'Silent Night.'     

Rita Moreno said she went out with rock and roll icon Elvis Presley to get back at then-boyfriend, Marlon Brando, who was cheating on her at the time.      

A plumber doing work at Pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas discovered hundreds of envelopes of checks and cash hidden in a wall.     

Brent Musburger has a theory about the email controversy that led to the resignation of ex-Raiders coach Jon Gruden: It was a "hit job."      

A man was arrested in Brooklyn on Thursday after he police said he stole a school bus, hit multiple vehicles and a building and fled officers.      

The parents of the alleged gunman in the Oxford High School shooting were charged Friday. Prosecuting parents in other cases is rare.      

When the pandemic first started, airlines received a $50 billion bailout from the U.S. government. Yet airlines are receiving record complaints      

Embarrassed about how many hours you spent listening to the Counting Crows? Why experts say that won't stop you from sharing Spotify's Wrapped.      

Assistant GM Joe Cronin was promoted to interim GM, and the Portland Trail Blazers said they will conduct a search for a permanent replacement.      

From Friday until Sunday, the Big Island of Hawaii is under a blizzard warning. A foot of snow and winds up to 100 mph are expected.      

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As rainfall events become more intense and frequent, fertilizers applied to Midwestern farmland washes away, contaminating waterways near and far.      

Here's what we know about President Joe Biden's plan to require private insurers cover at-home coronavirus tests.      

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