Handmade holiday cards from children bring joy to COVID-19 patients
Across the country, a wave of greeting cards were collected independently by hospitals this December for patients cut off from the support of visitors.
Food & Drink
Most popular dog breeds that are good for kids
Here are 27 dog breeds that are great choices for families with kids, according to data from the American Kennel Club.
Christmas treat: Iconic NY toy store invites family for a sleepover
A New York City family had a most unusual holiday experience — spending the night at the FAO Schwarz toy store in midtown Manhattan, overlooking the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Buying Guide: These silicone oven mitts give you extra grip
No more burns and no more spills!
These are the 25 worst Christmas movies of all time
Looking for something to watch this weekend? Maybe don't pick one of these movies.
Burger King is giving away free dollars to spend on its new $1 menu
To promote the new menu, Burger King is depositing $1 into "select customers Venmo accounts."
Best of the best: Top new vehicles on sale for 2021
These cars, trucks and SUVs rank at the top of their class for 2021.
The states with the biggest increase in road fatalities during the holidays
With air travel still suppressed in the wake of COVID-19, those making holiday travel plans will likely be traveling by car. Increased road travel raises the risk for accidents and road fatalities, making holidays a particularly dangerous time to travel.
Quiz: What should you get your children for Christmas?
Are you still looking for a last-minute gift idea?
'Tis the season for 'falling iguanas' in South Florida
Temperatures in South Florida are expected to drop into the 30- to 40-degree range on Christmas Day and into the weekend, creating conditions that may cause iguanas to suddenly drop out of trees.
Earth Talk: Tips for making this year's holidays less wasteful
The holidays are indeed a hugely wasteful time of the year, but there are many ways we can reduce our impact and still enjoy this special season.
A year ago today, in pictures: France strikes and more moments you may remember
Also on this day in 2019, Prince Philip left a hospital after being treated for what Buckingham Palace called a “pre-existing condition” and was expected to join the rest of Britain's royal family for Christmas at Sandringham House in eastern England. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
