Meet the couple behind the New Year's Eve 'Possum Drop' in Georgia Bud and Jackie Jones helped establish the annual Dec. 31 tradition in their town. Married 62 years, the taxidermists share their love story, which began with a snake -- not an opossum.December 29, 2018
After leading frugal life, social worker donates millions of dollars to charity Friends remember Washington state social worker Alan Naiman as being frugal. He wore old shoes held together with duct tape. But when he died of cancer, the people around him learned that he had quietly saved millions for a higher cause.December 29, 2018
Abused wolves, troubled teens find solace in each other Wolves and humans have an ancient bond, but one usually framed by fear and conflict. The Wolf Connection, north of LA, tries to empower and heal youths by pairing them with wolves and wolf-dogs.December 29, 2018
Oldest American World War II veteran dies at 112 Richard Overton enlisted in an all-black battalion, serving in Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He loved ice cream, whiskey and cigars. "Today we mourn not just a hero, but a legend," the U.S. Army said.December 28, 2018
How to drive in winter weather State Patrol Lt. Gordon Shank and Cathy Doyle-Burris, a licensed driving instructor, joined Angela Davis to talk about how to be safe on the roads.December 28, 2018
Wisconsin wreaths carry invasive insects from eastern states Wisconsin residents are being asked to burn or bag some Christmas decorations after an infestation of highly invasive tree-eating insects were found on wreaths, swags and other holiday items made with real evergreen boughs.December 27, 2018
Animal transports bring thousands of rescues to homes in Minnesota The number of animals arriving at the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley continues to rise. The adoption rate is impressive at over 95 percent. Still, the shelter had to euthanize more than 1,000 animals this year.December 27, 2018
Girl finds Santa gifts, despite Trump's 'marginal' comment A 7-year-old girl who talked to President Trump on Christmas Eve still left out milk and cookies for Santa despite the president telling her it was "marginal" for a child of her age to still believe.December 26, 2018
Aspen Ideas Festival: Strategies for happiness in life Arthur Brooks is a classical musician and a behavioral economist. He ties together philosophy, art, music, social science and neuroscience to suggest ways you can find happiness and success in every stage of life.December 26, 2018