All the Ways the Tornadoes That Struck Six States Were Unusual

An outbreak of deadly tornadoes ripped through at least six U.S. states overnight on Friday and into Saturday morning, leading to devastating damage and fears that upwards of 100 people have died.The storms were part of an intense and rare weather system that struck states including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee. The catastrophic…Continue Reading

Biden approves Kentucky emergency declaration in aftermath of tornado

President Biden on Saturday issued an emergency declaration in Kentucky and ordered federal assistance to support recovery efforts after a tornado tore through the state killing at least 70 people.Driving the news: The president also said he stands “ready to do the same for the governors of the other states,” during a press conference from…Continue Reading

Governor: At least 70 possibly dead after tornado hits Kentucky factory

1/5 Walls sit on crushed vehicles at the Amazon Hub in Edwardsville, Ill., on Saturday. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) — President Joe Biden Saturday declared an emergency in Kentucky and ordered federal assistance to supplement the state and local response in recovery efforts after storms killed as many as…Continue Reading

Fugitive Portuguese banker Joao Rendeiro arrested in South Africa

Joao Rendeiro (L), then president of the Portuguese Private Bank, is shown during a press conference on November 10, 2005, in Seville, Spain. File photo by Chema Moya/EPA Dec. 11 (UPI) — Fugitive Portuguese banker Joao Rendeiro, who was sentenced to more than five years in connection with the collapse of the Portuguese Private Bank, was…Continue Reading

President Joe Biden touts vaccines, the economy on ‘Tonight Show’

Dec. 11 (UPI) — President Joe Biden appeared virtually on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, where he advocated for vaccinations and talked about the benefits of the bipartisan infrastructure law. It was Biden’s first appearance on a late-night talk show as president. It comes during a mixed time for Biden, with sagging poll numbers as the…Continue Reading

Study: Omicron could push Britain past last winter’s COVID-19 peaks

People walk past a COVID-19 vaccination sign outside a hospital in central London on September 9. File Photo by Andy Rain/EPA-EFE Dec. 11 (UPI) — The Omicron variant could produce a new wave of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations across Britain exceeding last winter’s peak levels without new restrictions, a study issued Saturday forecast. Researchers at…Continue Reading

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99 Christmas Cookie Recipes to Fire up the Festive Spirit

As you peruse our list of spectacular Christmas cookies, don’t forget Dorie Greenspan’s wise words: “The reason we bake is to share.” Because once you get a taste (or even a whiff) of our best Christmas cookie recipes, you might find it difficult to be generous with your precious goods. We’re talking about these ultra-soft,…Continue Reading