This expert watches shoppers like a hawk. Here's her holiday forecast
Retail expert Katie Thomas scours her local shopping mall in Pittsburgh to divine what Americans' shopping habits reveal about the economy and the nation's future.
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Immigrants with obesity, diabetes and other health problems may be denied visas
New guidance from the Trump administration directs visa officers to consider common health ailments, including obesity and diabetes, when would-be immigrants seek to enter the U.S. -
The U.S. saw vivid northern lights as far south as Florida — and more could be coming
Strong geomagnetic storms brought colorful northern lights to the skies above many states on Tuesday night. Forecasters are expecting more on Wednesday. -
Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' will make you think differently about U.S. history
Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over. -
On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could bring the impasse to an end
A vote in the House expected on Wednesday could end what is now the longest shutdown on record. Democrats are decrying the plan, saying it fails to address expiring health care subsidies. -
Aurora borealis seen across Massachusetts
Wednesday night is looking cloudy, but a local astrophysicist says “it’s always worth running out the door and looking, just in case you've got a nice, lucky hole in the clouds.” -
When the dust settles on the shutdown deal, Democrats will likely still have the edge
As the Senate moves forward a deal to end the government shutdown, it's time to assess the winners, the losers and what the political fallout might look like into the future. -
Is hormone therapy for menopause right for you? 6 things to know
The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider. -
Trump floats tariff 'dividends' even while plan shows major flaws
President Trump says the government will distribute checks to Americans from tariff revenue. Here's what that could mean.
