At the Florida Man Games, big crowds cheer competitors evading police and wrestling over beer

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — They rose up by the dozens from across Florida, caricatured competitors…

‘Totally cold’ is not too cold for winter swimmers competing in a frozen Vermont lake

NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — Plunging into a frozen lake and swimming laps may not be everyone’s…

Flowers, chocolates and flash mobs: Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world

Flowers, chocolates, handwritten cards — and flash mobs. People around the world expressed their love in…

Less is more? Consumers have fewer choices as brands prune their offerings to focus on best sellers

NEW YORK (AP) — How much choice is too much? Apparently for Coca-Cola, it’s about 400…

At Florida’s only public HBCU, students are wary of political influence on race education

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A core mission of Florida A&M University from its founding over a…

Carnival begins in New Orleans with Phunny Phorty Phellows, king cakes, Joan of Arc parade

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The countdown to Mardi Gras begins Saturday in New Orleans as Carnival…

On the weekend before Christmas, ‘Aquaman’ sequel drifts to first

“ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ” led a crowd of new releases at the box…

Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — It was the dog, stuck atop skyscraping grain silos on Springfield’s northeast…

Holiday togetherness can also mean family fights. But there are ways to try to sidestep the drama

The holidays, a time where families and friends can get together to talk, to laugh —…

What stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve? See hours for Walmart, CVS, Costco and more

NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas Eve is almost here. But before running out the door for…