Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4

Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.

Alfredo sauce recall spans 41 states in FDA’s most serious classification

A recall on alfredo sauce sold across much of the United States was placed in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most serious classification.

Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak

A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.

Cattle herd ‘fix’ is taking years longer than predicted, CEO warns amid historic beef shortage

America’s historic beef shortage may not ease anytime soon as the U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in more than seven decades, keeping pressure on prices even as consumers continue to buy beef at elevated levels.

Eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day may not be enough for heart health, study finds

When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables for heart health, the choice of fruits and vegetables may be just as important as how many they eat, new research suggests.

A state-by-state look at who spends the most and least on fast food

With fast food prices up 60% since 2014, those “affordable” drive-throughs don’t seem so economical anymore. Here's where people spend the most on fast food.

Honda recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension failure risk

Honda is recalling more than 880,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. because a key rear suspension part can rust and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns

A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.

Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines

A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines. 

US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December

Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.

Air Canada reassures passengers over pilot who did not have proper license

Canada’s largest airline is assuring passengers that their safety was never compromised by a former pilot who was recently found to have been flying routes without the proper license.

With fathers working at higher rates, new report ranks best states for working dads

As modern fatherhood increasingly prioritizes working longer hours, while juggling raising kids, a new study reveals that a dad's geographic location may influence his quality of life.

Jeep recalls over 1 million vehicles over a fire risk

More than 1 million Jeep vehicles are being recalled after a defect was linked to a potential fire risk. Here's what to know.