Imam, Rabbi Say Interfaith Connections Will Keep Hatred At Bay
A D.C.-area imam and rabbi have been working to grow connections between their two religions in the hopes of combating hate.
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Virginia Launches Clergy Abuse Hotline Amid 'Ongoing Investigation'
The state's attorney general said the moves come after a Pennsylvania grand jury report outlining decades of clerical sex abuse allegations.
Pope Francis Says The Catholic Church Needs To Change
While in Estonia on Tuesday, the pope admitted that the clergy sex abuse scandal is causing some people to leave the Catholic Church.
Dream Jobs: Sommelier
One of the nation's top sommeliers tells us how to drink wine like a pro and how she landed her dream job.
The Little Extras In Your Budget Add Up ... Really Quickly
If you haven't heard of the 50/30/20 rule, we have something for you to watch.
Why Is Buying Tickets Online Such A Pain? It's Complicated
From fees to bots to secondhand markets, the industry is a bit of a mess.
For The Love Of Ketchup
A D.C. couple is putting a spin on the classic tomato-based condiment.
Separation of Church Not Applicable to Christmas Decorations
The Constitution says church and state are separate, but court rulings suggest context is key to legally display certain Christmas decorations.
A Da Vinci Painting Is The Most Expensive Work Of Art Sold At Auction
The painting, called 'Salvator Mundi,' fetched more than $450 million at a Christie's auction — a record.
Oscar Mayer Is Taking Some Stuff Out Of Its Hot Dogs
Following a recent trend in the food and beverage industry, Oscar Mayer says its hot dogs will no longer have preservatives.
Crayola Blows Dandelion Right Out Of Its 24-Pack Of Crayons
So long, dandelion! We hardly got to color with you.
Sewing Classes Are Giving Refugees Independence In Canada
The Darzee seamstress training program is run by Mes Amis Canada, a nonprofit.
Meet April The Giraffe: The Internet's Latest Weird Obsession
Hundreds of thousands of people are tuning in to watch a giraffe give birth — eventually.
Not Into Valentine's Day? Celebrate Taco Tuesday Instead
Who needs love when you have tacos?
You Don't Even Know What Tomatoes Are Supposed To Taste Like
Growers would rather their tomatoes be durable than flavorful. But we might be able to bring some of those flavors back.
5 Things To Do Besides Getting Wasted On New Year's Eve
Because it sucks to have a hangover from hell on the first day of the new year.
What Is Boxing Day, Anyway?
The first weekday after Christmas in the United Kingdom, Canada and several other Commonwealth countries is an official bank holiday.
Americans Aren't Learning Personal Finance Skills
U.S. students score low on financial literacy tests compared to other developed countries.
'Office Christmas Party' Is King Among Raunchy Christmas Movies
Taking the No. 2 spot this week is the one movie all employed adults can relate to. "Office Christmas Party" brought in an estimated $17.5 million.
The History Of The National Christmas Tree
The storied tradition dates back to 1923.
We Lie To Whole Generations Of Kids About Santa, And That's Fine
The Santa Claus myth doesn't appear to do any harm — and it can actually help kids with their critical thinking skills.
New Zealand Takes Secret Santa To A Whole New Level
This year, almost 2,000 people are participating.
Different Table, Different Story: Let's Talk Thanksgiving Traditions
From turkey (roasted or fried) to cranberry sauce (canned or fresh), some Thanksgiving traditions are quintessential.
Since The First Thanksgiving, American Food Has Been Immigrant Food
In this episode of "Americanize Me," we head to Plymouth to learn the immigrant history of the Thanksgiving dinner.
Why Isn't Election Day A Holiday?
Tuesday isn't exactly a convenient day for most people to vote.
Why Do We Like Getting Scared?
Parts of our innate fight-or-flight response can also cause feelings of pleasure.
Americans Have Italian Food All Wrong
Italian food has become a huge part of American culture, but our visit to this NYC restaurant shows we've had it wrong all this time.
A Real Salem Witch Tells Us What Pop Culture Gets Wrong (And Right)
Teri Kalgren educates the public about what it's like to be a modern witch.
We Know What The Middle Finger Means, But Where Did It Come From?
The one-finger salute might be humanity's longest-running insult gesture.
