Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says

The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.

Las Vegas: People recommended to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status

Masks are back in Las Vegas, where regional health officials pointed Friday to a rising number of coronavirus cases and advised everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear facial coverings in crowded indoor places.

Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

94-year-old grandmother tries on wedding dress for 1st time

Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally got the chance to wear a wedding dress nearly 70 years after getting married.

Chevy Bolt fire risk: GM warns owners of older models to park outside

General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made.

Panda Express adds vegan option to menu

Panda Express is debuting its Beyond the Original Orange Chicken dish at select locations.

New York restaurant breaks records for most expensive french fries

The Creme de la Creme Pomme Frites at this New York restaurant is served with truffles and sprinkled with gold dust and costs a mere $200 a plate.

Residents, staff of Acworth assisted living facility blindsided by verbal eviction notice

Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living Facility's staff, residents and their family members are in disbelief after learning the facility will be permanently closing its doors at the end of the week.

Workers allegedly lit fireworks inside Taco Bell, locked themselves out

A Taco Bell worker was arrested after she and a group of other employees were allegedly seen on surveillance footage lighting fireworks inside the Nashville restaurant before locking themselves out, according to fire department investigators.

McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers

McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.