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Home Depot will raise pay for US and Canadian workers
Every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. Starting pay will be at least $15 per hour in all markets.
Man charged after eating stolen chips dropped by thief, police say
A man was taken into custody after Memphis Police say he ate two bags of chips that someone else had stolen from a convenience store.
North Korea fires short-range missiles after making threats
In its second weapons test in three days, North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, rekindling regional animosities over U.S.-South Korean military drills …
Richard Belzer of 'Law and Order' fame dies: reports
Richard Belzer, who for more than 20 years portrayed the cynical and conspiratorial-minded John Munch in the “Law and Order” franchise, has died. He was 78.
Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care, charity says
The charity created by the 98-year-old former president said on Twitter that after a series of short hospital stays, Carter “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive …
Some Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino drinks recalled, may contain glass
The affected drinks are 13.7-ounce Vanilla Frappuccinos bearing UPC number 0 12000-81331 3.
How 'tax friendly' is New York? Study gives every state a grade
The least cheery of all seasons, tax season, is upon us. As you file this year, you may be paying a very different amount than your neighbors in a state next door.
Tim McCarver, major league catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81
Longtime St. Louis Cardinals catcher and MLB broadcaster Tim McCarver has died at the age of 81.
How La Niña ending will impact spring weather in New York
The Climate Prediction Center released its spring outlook Thursday, and it’s looking as though it will be a hot one for most states.
Cardi B, Offset partner with McDonald's for Valentine's Day-inspired meal
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner?
Kansas City Chiefs win second Super Bowl in five years
The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions once again.
Rihanna is pregnant with second child, reps confirm
Rihanna’s stunning Super Bowl halftime show, complete with the singer and dancers performing high above the field, featured a special surprise.
Extra SNAP benefits set to expire for millions across 32 states, including New York and New Jersey
Residents of 32 states who rely on federal assistance to buy food are about to see their benefits shrink at the end of the month.
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94
Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of “Walk on By,” “Do You…
Why contraband eggs are piling up at the US-Mexico border
With the price of eggs in California nearly tripling in the past year, many people are going farther to find cheaper prices, even crossing the border into Mexico. But at the San Ysidro crossing bet…