Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot will be edible; the first ever

Pop-Tarts said the winning team of the championship game will get to take a bite out of the first-ever edible mascot.

TSA releases 2024 canine calendar: Download it for free

The TSA 2024 Canine Calendar is an annual tradition that honors the agency’s more than 1,000 explosive detection canines working across the United States.

Study reveals states where parents pay more to support adult children

A majority of parents are still helping their adult kids financially, but the amount they're willing to give for expenses is higher in certain parts of the country.

Get red wine headaches? New research offers explanation

Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.

Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece

Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.

Hottest baby name trends of 2023: How Taylor Swift, 'Wednesday' and 'Barbie' are inspiring parents-to-be

Baby name experts are sharing the hottest trends from the past year that inspired expectant parents. From Taylor Swift's albums to films and athletes, here are the highlights from 2023.

Hidden Gems of the DMV: President Lincoln's Cottage
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Fox 5 DC is exploring some hidden gems including the cottage where President Lincoln stayed for a portion of his presidency.

Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases

Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.

US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany

Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.

5 common mistakes when cooking a turkey on Thanksgiving; how to avoid them

Are you tempering your turkey? As your bird bastes today, take a moment to glance through Chef Leah Cohen's list of things you should not be doing.

More children keep getting sick by fruit pouches tainted with lead

U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination.

Beavers target DC's Cherry Blossom trees; National Park Service on alert

The National Park Service is keeping an eye on several beavers who have been snacking on Washington D.C.’s famed Cherry Blossoms trees. 

Most disruptive Thanksgiving travel could happen Tuesday thanks to powerful cross-country storm

A powerful storm impacting more than 30 states in the central and eastern U.S. will bring a variety of weather impacts as millions of Americans begin their Thanksgiving travel.