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A new congressman nabs his great-grandfather’s old office after a little lobbying

Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will occupy the Capitol office space that his great-grandfather used almost a century ago. Paul Sancya/AP Rep.-elect Tom Barrett, who will be sworn into Congress in January, is looking forward to taking office — and not...

Marion County woman who shot her neighbor through a door gets 25 years in prison

A 60-year-old woman who shot and killed her neighbor through a locked front door was sentenced in Ocala Monday to 25 years in prison. Susan Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter for killing Ajike “A.J.” Owens in June of last year in the...

Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays

Travelers line up at the security checkpoint at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Friday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images Millions of travelers hitting the roads or heading for the airport may face delays due to long lines...

After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back

Research shows after a break from weight lifting, your strength may return quickly thanks to phenomenon called muscle memory. EyeEm Mobile GmbH/iStockphoto/Getty Images If you've let your workout routine slide, the first time back in the gym can be a humbling...

With a record number of international students in the U.S., Trump brings uncertainty

A group walks on the UC Berkeley campus on March 14, 2022, in Berkeley, Calif. California led the U.S. in international enrollment, with over 140,000 international students attending schools there in the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Institute...