Girls are losing ground to boys, why marathon running is booming, and stories of wildfire heroes.

President Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in Southern California, Trump looks to new enemies as his second term nears, and vet opens empty hospital, takes in dozens of displaced pets in wildfire.

At least 5 dead as thousands evacuate ahead of raging wildfires in Los Angeles area, flying is extremely safe despite hazards, and here's how to help wildfire victims.

Los Angeles wildfires prompt evacuations for tens of thousands, Tesla Cybertruck bomber used ChatGPT to plan Las Vegas attack, and prepare for the coldest Arctic blast.

Congress certifies Trump's election win, Trudeau to resign as Canada's prime minister and smart money moves for 2025.

Millions to feel the impact of a big winter storm, how Republicans hope to give some early wins to Trump and how to walk more efficiently in 2025.

What we can learn from Jimmy Carter's hospice care, how the "Zestimate" has screwed up homebuying and the decisions that make or break your holiday air travel.

More details emerge on the New Orleans attacker, how a thin GOP majority could complicate Trump's policy plans and what you should know about "Dry January."

At least 15 people killed in New Orleans in possible terror attack, one person dead after a Tesla Cybertruck explodes in Las Vegas, and how why January has become "divorce month."

(Best-of) - Working parents' childcare struggles are getting worse, setting (and achieving) your New Year's resolutions, and inspiring quotes for the new year.

U.S. Treasury says its computers were hacked in a "major incident," Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker and financial resolutions for 2025.

A look at the life and legacy of former president Jimmy Carter, searching for answers after the deadliest air crash in South Korean history, and why Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump could be Washington's odd couple.

Space Force ready for liftoff, airline topics to watch in 2025, and don't wait on returns.

President Biden condemns Russia's 'outrageous' Christmas attack on Ukraine, at least 38 people were killed when a passenger jet headed for Russia crashed in Kazakhstan, and good Samaritans who went above and beyond in 2024.

(Best-of) - The fastest airport security line you don't know about, best credit cards for groceries, and man makes Christmas wonderland on street for wife with dementia.

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder charges, House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid thousands for sex and drugs, and are these the worst Christmas songs.

President-elect Trump says Musk won't be President, suspect arrested in the killing of a woman who was set on fire on a NYC subway car, and Grinch steals The Grinch inflatable from Milwaukee yard.

Teachers raised with shooter drills grapple with school gunfire's busiest year, are your utensils toxic, and is banning social media for kids really the answer.

House rejects GOP plan backed by Trump, Luigi Mangione faces federal murder, stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, and don't let fraudsters ruin your holidays.

Elon Musk, President-elect Trump sink bipartisan spending deal, stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025, and Tennessee dog to be reunited with family after agencies team up to rescue him from ravine.

Wisconsin police search for answers in rare case of female school shooter, Luigi Mangione Indicted by New York Grand Jury, and three children receive "the best Christmas present ever."

Wisconsin school shooting leaves three people dead, including shooter, recent drone sightings don't pose a security risk, and guide dog navigates New Jersey gym to help blind, deaf man work out.

As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials aren't saying much, Trump tempers expectations, and flight takes kids to visit Santa at North Pole scene in transformed Denver airport hangar.

Working parents' childcare struggles are getting worse, as costs weigh on concertgoers, mid-sized shows just aren't worth it, and a runaway dog has captured a city.

Man identifying himself as American Travis Timmerman found in Syria after being freed from prison, White House downplays mystery Northeast drones, and hundreds attend funeral of World War II veteran who had no known family.