Our 5 craziest stories of 2020
In a year that was anything but normal, we look back at some of the moments which made our jaws really drop to the floor.
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Crazy American of the year: Permit Karen or Kalashnikov Ken? You decide
Two very different characters compete for this year’s title but there can only be one winner.
Girl Scouts rebuke Boy Scouts in escalating recruitment war
Lawyers for the female youth organization claim its male counterpart has been stealing potential members after the latter opened its core services to girls.
A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas
Millions across America, and beyond, are facing a festive season unlike any other in living memory.
No drama corona-Christmas has some secretly jumping for joy
People across America are getting ready for a more simple kind of festive season this year.
Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for first time
Over the past 9 months, hunger has become a harsh reality for many more people in the richest country in the world.
Our tribute to Diego Maradona the magician
We didn’t get to see him live in the US until late in his career but the little Argentine was probably the most talented soccer player that ever lived.
Thanksgiving kindness abounds as America prepares for a different kind of holiday
The generosity and compassion shown by people around the country lifts holiday spirits just when we need it the most.
FBI probes robocalls warning 800,000 swing-state voters to “stay home”
Over 3 million automated calls were made nationally, with those targeting battleground state area codes of special concern.
Ordinary Americans prepare for possible “Civil War” as election looms
People stocking up on guns and toilet paper in preparation for weeks, months or even years of conflict.
Chicago has more rats than any other city in America
Pest control experts and CDC say rodent populations are exploding across the country as a consequence of the pandemic.