The gumbo inflation index: Join a New Orleans chef on an ingredients shopping trip
Cold weather is gumbo season and the traditional New Orleans dish can also give us a unique look at inflation.
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NYC adopted Vision Zero 10 years ago. Here's what's worked to lower traffic deaths
It's been a decade since New York City became the first U.S. city to officially adopt Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities. Many other cities have since followed. Has it worked?
The GOP is preparing its first primary contest
The Iowa caucus is days away, and all eyes are on the remaining candidates as they make their final pitches. It'll be a busy few days in Iowa for campaigns and candidates.
South Africa outlines genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice
At The Hague, proceedings began on South Africa's accusation of genocide by Israel in Gaza. Health officials in Gaza say more than 23,000 people have died in the war.
TSA found record number of firearms at airport checkpoints in 2023. Most were loaded
The number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints has reached an all-time high. Agency officials said the No. 1 reason passengers give is that they forgot they were carrying them.
Bill Belichick is leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and 6 NFL titles
Belichick's departure from the team caps a remarkable run that was defined by dominant season after dominant season. He leaves the team as the second-most-winning coach in NFL history.
Ron DeSantis wanted to be like Trump. Now he's trying to prove he's not to win Iowa
The Florida governor molded himself in Trump's image as he rose in national prominence. Now he has the hard task of being just Trump enough without being Trump himself.
Martin Luther King Jr. was once considered 'radical.' Here's how he came to be lauded
As the U.S. celebrates the civil rights icon on MLK Day, here are a few things to know about the holiday honoring the slain activist and his fight against inequality and racial injustice.
Cities, towns debate ways to reduce parking for cars, to leave more room for people.
A new development in Arizona goes beyond trimming parking spaces to free up space for people. It bills itself as the nation's first car-free neighborhood.
Christie drops out, 2 GOP presidential hopefuls debate as Iowa caucuses near
Chris Christie is the latest Republican to drop out of the presidential race. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are in Iowa — trying to become the top alternative to former President Donald Trump.