The best places to live in the Midwest
Counting down from Waukee, Iowa at to Carmel, Indiana, here are the 100 best places to live in the Midwest. Get comfy and read on to see if your hometown or potential new home made the list.
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How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood in 2021
One medication-free technique uses your emotions to release stress.
Buying Guide: This loaf pan is perfect for all your winter baking
From mac and cheese to pumpkin bread, this loaf pan covers all the comfort foods.
Balancing Act: Are we doing New Year’s resolutions after a year as lousy as 2020? There’s one I think we need more than ever
What do we resolve after a year like 2020?
Worker deliberately spoiled 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, Wisconsin health officials say
Police and federal authorities are investigating after an employee at a Wisconsin health system admitted to deliberately spoiling 500 doses of coronavirus vaccine.
The 15 states with the most extreme weather
The severe weather events of 2020 are part of a larger trend—the frequency of extreme weather conditions in the U.S. is on the rise as climate change accelerates.
7 ways to repurpose your Christmas tree
Once your holiday decorations go back in storage, it's time to deal with your real Christmas tree. Here are tips beyond putting it in the garbage.
Sears makes it through holidays but is dying a slow death, experts say
Sears has made it through another holiday shopping season. Just barely. But the fact Sears isn't in bankruptcy is not a sign of health, experts say.
New Year's Eve fun facts: Our two-faced, bubbly-bloated holiday tour may keep you up past midnight
Do you know why the first ball was lowered in Times Square? Or the average number of drinks consumed on New Year's Eve? Check out the trivia and fun facts here.
Alex Trebek's last new 'Jeopardy!' episodes will air with a tribute
Here's when to watch Alex Trebek's final new 'Jeopardy' episodes, with highlights that promise to be memorable.
Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria confused by uproar over her heritage
Hilaria Baldwin, the wife of actor Alec Baldwin, says that public interest over whether she is or isn't from Spain has been "very surreal."
How to enjoy a simple New Year's Eve celebration at home
Even if the night feels different than New Year's Eve celebrations of the past, you can still make the evening special without hitting the town.
Pelosi has narrow path to retain House speakership in vote next week
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's margin for error is slim on Sunday, when lawmakers return to Washington to officially usher in a new session of Congress.
Buying Guide: This $30 kit will help you fix cracked tile on a budget
This is the cheapest bathroom renovation you'll ever do.
Joe Clark, the principal who inspired the film 'Lean on Me,' has died
The baseball bat and bullhorn-wielding principal who inspired the 1989 film 'Lean on Me' had an unwavering commitment to his students.
Quiz: How well do you know these 12 commonly confused words?
We'll give you the definition, you pick the correct word.
2020 auto trends: Online buying, electric trucks, off-road SUVs
2020 was tough on many industries, but the auto industry actually saw some bright spots. Here's a look at some of the biggest trends.
A record 39 holiday songs dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week
A record 39 holiday songs were in this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine holiday tunes in the Top 10. Here they are.
15 of the best movies of 2020, according to the hosts of the Lee Enterprises movie podcast 'Just to be Nominated'
The hosts of the Lee Enterprises film podcast, 'Just to be Nominated,' present their list of the 15 best movies of 2020!
A year ago today, in pictures: Hanukkah stabbings and more moments you may remember
Also on this day in 2019, Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners in a move aimed at ending their five-year war. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
