Senate committee to hold confirmation hearing for Biden's HHS nominee next week
By Devan Cole, CNN President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services will appear before a Senate committee next week for his confirmation hearing, giving the nominee a chance to field…
Alleged Capitol rioter drops request to travel to Peru to get married
By Marshall Cohen, CNN An alleged Capitol rioter who asked a judge to let him get married in Peru has withdrawn his request, according to new court filings.
Winter weather: How to keep dogs safe in frigid temperatures (and how much it will cost)
The frigid temperatures aren’t just rough on people, but dogs, too. Here are some tips on keeping your pets safe, and how much they cost.
Couples are struggling to communicate during the pandemic. USA TODAY wants to hear your story
Your spouse says, ‘I’ll do the dishes.’ You hear, ‘I’m doing you a favor.’ Your partner says, ‘I’ll babysit.’ You think, ‘It’s not babysitting when it’s your kid.’
Georgia state bar proceeding with inquiry into pro-Trump attorney Lin Wood
By Jason Morris and Alta Spells, CNN The State Bar of Georgia is “proceeding with an inquiry” into attorney Lin Wood, one of the lawyers who unsuccessfully pushed a handful of suits to block Georgia's election results…
20 great movies for families to watch in honor of Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with these family films that depict the lives of African-American heroes and the ongoing quest for human decency.
Ford shuts F-150 plant as winter storm creates natural gas shortage
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Ford is shutting its Kansas City assembly plant, which makes its best-selling F-150 pickup, because of a shortage of natural gas caused by severe winter weather hitting much of the country.
McDonald's is selling chicken hoodies for $5
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business At this point, there's nothing particularly special about a fast food chain announcing a new fried chicken sandwich. So, McDonald's is hoping to differentiate the upcoming launch of…
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson has died after pancreatic cancer fight
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Marriott International's president and CEO Arne Sorenson died Monday following a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, the hotel chain announced Tuesday.
Pandemic lockdowns gave young people freedom to explore gender identities
Less in-person interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic made space for people to experiment with clothes and looks while finding community online.