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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"Tough conversations": Louisville residents work to bridge racial divide
Though Louisville is more diverse than ever, segregation has proven stubborn.
Nonprofit aims to end cycle of youth homelessness with job training
"Young people who are LGBTQ+ are being kicked out of their homes. We also have many young people who are transitioning out of the foster care system," the executive director said.
Invasive species meet their match: lab-raised killer bugs
The exotic insects are intentionally set free into the wild to provide biological control against invasive species.
Atlanta program seeks to reduce gun violence
Atlanta has had 66 shooting deaths so far this year, with Black males making up 56 of them.
Female veterans say hardest part of mental health struggle is asking for help
Some veterans said taking the first step and asking for help was the hardest part.
Lake Powell is vanishing with drought — but it's bringing a canyon back to life
The nation's second largest reservoir, which provides water to millions of people, is just 24% full.
Music therapy helps former college athlete recover from addiction
After nearly losing her life to drugs, a music program for addicts helped Abby Aposporos learn to live again.
Nonprofit aims to recruit more Black male teachers
A nonprofit is trying to recruit more Black men into the profession to give more students of color a sense of belonging.
Diesel emissions disproportionately harm minorities and poor neighborhoods, experts say
Low-income neighborhoods and communities of color are exposed to more pollution because industrial facilities are often located in poorer areas.
One company's solution for more affordable housing: 3D-printed homes
"People cannot afford a home. That is the American dream — or rather was the American dream. We need to get back to that."
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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.