Showing off their chops at the Lumberjack World Championships
Since 1960, the small town of Hayward, Wisconsin, has hosted what has been called the "Olympics of the forest," featuring competitive events for lumberjacks (and lumberjills).
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Not-so-fun facts about Daylight Saving Time
It's that time of year when we turn the clocks back an hour, and supposedly get an extra hour of sleep. There are arguments against adopting a spring-ahead/fall-behind life – or for making Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Astros win second World Series in 6 years
The title puts a bow on what has been a dominant season which saw the team win an American League-best 106 games.
Beauty pageant can exclude transgender contestants, appeals court rules
The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit brought by Anita Green, an openly transgender woman, who was not allowed to compete in a Miss Oregon beauty pageant.
Singer Aaron Carter dead at 34
Aaron Carter, who was known for several hits in the 2000s, including "I Want Candy," has died.
15-year-old arrested in D.C. shooting of Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr.
A 17-year-old has also been charged in connection to the Aug. 28 shooting, police said.
38 people injured in fire on 20th floor of New York City apartment building
There are likely to be more injuries as more families "come down and are evaluated by EMS," EMS Chief Joseph Pataky said.
Jack Dorsey apologizes to Twitter employees after thousands laid off
Under Elon Musk's ownership, thousands of Twitter employees, including top executives, have been fired.
Obama, on the campaign trail, tells Democrats "sulking and moping is not an option"
Swing-state Pennsylvania is the stage for a clash of presidents on Saturday as each party's biggest stars work to energize voters just days before voting concludes in pivotal midterm elections.
Florida banning transgender health care treatments for minors
Many doctors, mental health specialists and medical groups have argued that treatments for transgender youth are safe and beneficial, though rigorous long-term research is lacking.
Deadly tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma, flatten buildings
"I've never been so terrified," one Texas resident said.
What's behind the sky-high cost of a college education?
Student loan forgiveness has prompted a discussion about the soaring price of a college degree.
Nancy Pelosi makes first public remarks since attack on her husband
The House speaker rallied grassroots organizers on a video call in her first public appearance since the brutal attack on her husband.
Oregon man indicted for murder in 1974 shooting deaths of 2 teens
The suspect, an Army veteran, previously served 12 years in prison in the 1976 shooting death of his commanding officer.
Police officer revives runner after performing CPR for more than 10 minutes
A police officer received praise for his life-saving actions to help revive a runner who suffered a cardiac emergency.
Investigation
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
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Iran's Houthi allies deny losing ground as Mideast crisis engulfs Yemen
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The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
U.S. troops on Okinawa facing curfew, alcohol ban after murder charge vs. Marine
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states
