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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Communities grapple with tornado destruction long after attention fades
After a powerful tornado ripped through Oklahoma in May, residents are left picking up the pieces.
Nonprofit seeks to bridge the political divide through meaningful conversation
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
The challenges of navigating an unrelenting news cycle
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
Support for unions growing strong among young workers
Support for organized labor is at a high not seen since the 1960s, with 71% of Americans saying they approve of unions, according to Gallup.
Evictions surge in Phoenix as rent increases prompt housing crisis
Since March of last year, Maricopa County has led the nation in the number of eviction filings.
Battery storage is key to scaling up renewable energy. Here's why.
As the U.S. transitions away from coal and gas, battery storage is crucial for making the power grid reliable.
Growing divide in Wyoming as billionaires send prices sky-high
Teton County's $108,000 median income is still not enough to afford the $7 million average cost for a home in Jackson Hole.
Program brings police mentors and at-risk youth together at barbershops
Clippers and Cops is trying to reduce crime by bringing together police and at-risk kids in a familiar and comfortable setting.
How a unique Topeka program is welcoming immigrants and helping them thrive
A nonprofit has partnered with the Topeka community to ensure immigrants have more than just a roof over their heads.
How aging veterans are treated like family at medical foster homes
The Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers.
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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.