The Pervasiveness Of U.S. Pop Culture
How does a country that makes up less than five percent of the world’s population have a culture that permeates far beyond its borders?

Can machines be creative?
Generative AI is a subfield of artificial intelligence that involves training models to generate new content such as text, images, or music.
By John Minchillo / AP
Why do bones break?
Dr. Claire Shannon, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, says popping your knuckles – or cracking your knee or your wrist – is considered a 'phenomenon.'
By Scripps News
Why are retail thefts on the rise?
It’s organized retail crime — where the thefts are planned, and part of organized rings.
By Michael Macor / APTop Stories

Blinken postpones China trip following balloon discovery
The decision came hours before the secretary of state had been due to depart for Beijing and marked a new blow to U.S.-Chinese relations.
By Stefani Reynolds/Pool Photo via AP
US added a strong 517,000 jobs in January despite Fed hikes
Companies are still seeking more workers and are hanging on tightly to the ones they have.
By Robert F. Bukaty / AP
Minus-60 wind chills expected for some states this weekend
When wind chills reach minus 25, frostbite can occur in 15 minutes.
By Tony Gutierrez / AP