The business turning rejected produce into savings
Abhi Ramesh launched Misfits Market in 2018, an online grocery store that buys rejected produce from farmers and packages it for sale across the country. Skyler Henry reports.
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Houston's plastic waste piles up, waiting on "advanced recycling"
Houston says it has collected 250 tons of plastic since the end of 2022, but almost none of it has been recycled yet.
Two Virginia schools, two different approaches to students' phones
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new executive order requires school districts to limit or ban cellphones by Jan. 1.
EPA spending billions on electrifying school buses
School districts around the country have put over 4,500 electric buses on the road, but more funding is needed.
Schools revamp how kids are taught to read amid lagging scores
Schools across the country are implementing the "Science of Reading" to help kids learn
Ransomware attacks on schools threaten student data nationwide
Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk.
Highway that divided city in New York set to be demolished
Syracuse is one of more than 130 communities that shared $3 billion in federal awards this year to reconnect neighborhoods segregated by highway planners in the 1900s.
A new generation of protesters takes on the 2024 DNC in Chicago
While a new generation of protesters is leading the demonstrations at the 2024 DNC, some who participated in the 1968 protests are returning.
ER nurse fights for the right of amputees to join the Armed Forces
Hannah Cvancara rock climbs, snowboards, surfs and hikes. But while her amputation hasn't stopped her at all, the military has, rejecting her from the U.S. Navy.
Catholic priest shortage gives rise to "megachurch" as parishes expand
Over a half-century, the average size of a parish increased by 60%, while the number of priests dropped by 40%.
Tyson plant that employed 25% of Iowa town shutters
Perry, Iowa, grapples with the closure of a Tyson pork processing plant as many laid-off workers scramble for new employment.
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Boy goes viral after sharing bird imitating talent
Steve Hartman follows up on the story about a boy he met "On the Road" who can perfectly imitate bird calls.
Returning unwanted gifts may now come with fees
Hassle-free returns may be a thing of the past, and if you're staring at a stack of unwanted Christmas gifts, you may have to think twice before mailing them back. Dave Malkoff reports.
How to save on energy bill as heating costs surge
The cost of heating a home is going through the roof, but there are steps you can take to try to keep your energy bills down. Ash-har Quraishi has details.
Doctor hopes flu peak is near as cases surge
Flu season is in full swing, with close to 5 million cases and nearly 2,000 deaths, including at least three children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Kati Weis reports.
Details about U.S. strikes on ISIS in Nigeria
Details are emerging about the Christmas Day military strikes in northern Nigeria. The U.S. launched what President Trump called a "powerful and deadly" strike on ISIS targets in the West African nation. Willie Inman has more.
California homes buried in mud after record rain
The soggy California landscape is preparing for even more rain. Los Angeles, which started the year with the costliest fires in U.S. history, is ending it with the most rain the city has ever seen over Christmas. Andres Gutierrez reports.
Snow and freezing rain bears down on Northeast
A triple threat of snow, ice and freezing rain is bearing down in parts of the Northeast. Tom Hanson reports and Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Holiday cookie box deliveries make spirits bright
The most important ingredient in Christmas cookies isn't the flour or the sugar -- it's the love and care that go into baking them. Major Garrett has more.
9-year-old delivers teddy bears to hospital kids
For more than a century, young kids have awakened on Christmas morning to find a teddy bear waiting for them under the tree. That gave one child an idea: getting teddy bears and the comfort they bring to the children who need them most. Tom Hanson has the story.