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Actress Rita Wilson arrives at the premiere of the documentary <em>Fed Up</em> in West Hollywood, Calif., in May 2014.

Second Opinions Are Often Sought, But Their Value Isn't Clear

Patients facing serious illnesses often seek medical reviews of their cases. Some people glean helpful advice, but researchers don't have much data about whether the consults lead to better results.

A customer picks up a block of butter at a food store in Tokyo on Nov. 10. Japanese shoppers are up in arms over a serious butter shortage that has forced Tokyo to resort to emergency imports, as some grocers limit sales to one block per customer.

Japan's Butter Shortage Whips Its Cake Makers Into A Frenzy

For the Japanese, Christmastime means sponge cake. But a nationwide butter shortage has led to mandatory butter rationing, forcing cake bakers to seek out substitutes.

In Jan. 2018, Brightline launched service between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. They've since extended the line to Miami.

Brightline Partners With Virgin Group For Tampa To Orlando Train Line

A $1.7 billion high-speed rail system that would connect Tampa to Orlando is expected to begin operating in 2021. That's according to a Securities and...

The U.S. Capitol is seen as the sun sets in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. House Republicans were no closer to finding a nominee to secure the speakership on Sunday, as nine candidates tossed their hat in the race for the top post.

House speaker race widens to 9 Republicans vying for nomination

After Rep. Jim Jordan ended his unsuccessful bid, a new field of candidates has flooded the race. Most of them are now backing a pledge aimed at ensuring a House floor vote ends in an elected speaker.

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and other senators arrive at the chamber for votes at the U.S. Capitol on September 6.

Up First briefing: Romney won't run again; prepare for hurricanes; immigration growth

Senator Mitt Romney says he won't seek reelection. How to prepare for a hurricane. The U.S. immigration population hits a record high.

President Biden leaves the podium after speaking July 16 during the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas.

Hill Democrats praise Biden's leadership while Republicans call on him to step down

Democrats on Capitol hill are praising President Biden for ending his campaign for President but Republican leaders are using the decision to call for Biden to resign.

Solar Power Policies in Florida

Florida is known as the Sunshine State, but it ranks nowhere near the top when it comes to home solar systems.A February article by Bloomberg Business…

Volunteers Help Cancer Patients on 'Road to Recovery'

Thousands of cancer patients lack a ride to the treatments they need to stay alive. Some lack access to a vehicle, while others are too sick to drive…

Coco Gauff wins the French Open to claim her 2nd Grand Slam title

The 21-year-old American star battled back over three sets to defeat the world's top-ranked player, Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff is the first American to win at Roland-Garros since Serena Williams in 2015.

Liseth traveled alone from Venezuela to try to reach the U.S. Now she waits across the border in Nogales, Mexico, to get an asylum appointment through the CBP One app.

Illegal border crossings are down. One big reason why is now part of a court fight

Biden administration rules have one main legal pathway to seek asylum for migrants already at the border: a mobile app called CBP One. Immigrant advocates and immigration hardliners have objections.

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