Heavy rains wreak havoc in eastern Canadian province of Nova Scotia
As of Saturday morning, parts of Nova Scotia had already accumulated nearly six inches of rain. In some areas, rain fell over an inch per hour.
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There's a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It's called NEAT
All those daily activities we'd rather avoid — taking the stairs, cleaning the house etc. — have a big metabolic payoff. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis can help manage weight and boost health.
As North Korea fires missiles, it stays silent on U.S. soldier who fled to the country
While adding to its barrage of missile launches in recent months, North Korea remained publicly silent for a fifth day on the fate of an American soldier who ran into the country earlier in the week.
Protesters try to storm Baghdad's Green Zone over Quran and flag burning in Denmark
Hundreds of protesters attempted to storm Baghdad's fortified Green Zone Saturday following reports an ultranationalist group burned a copy of the Quran in front of the Iraqi Embassy in Copenhagen.
Wet socks can make a difference: Tips from readers on keeping cool without AC
We asked: How have you coped with extreme heat when there was no air-conditioning? Here's a sampling of tips along with advice from heat wave researcher Gulrez Shah Azhar, who grew up in India's heat.
An otter turned outlaw continues to evade wildlife officials in Santa Cruz
Otter 841 has become a celebrity after a month of stealing surfboards at a popular beach in Santa Cruz. Authorities are trying to catch her, but the otter's fans want her to be left alone in the wild.
No Labels in 2024 wants to boldly try what Americans Elect tried in 2012
The idea behind Americans Elect was to create an alternative system for finding the candidates, independent of the two major parties and based in the limitless possibilities of the internet.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $820 million
The lack of a jackpot winner in the Friday drawing sent the top prize soaring to an estimated $820 million. The potential jackpot is the fifth largest in the history of the game, Mega Millions said.
The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup
The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.
Alabama lawmakers refuse to create a 2nd majority-Black congressional district
Alabama lawmakers refused to create a second majority-Black congressional district, a move that could defy an order from the U.S. Supreme Court to give minority voters a greater voice in elections.