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Mount Elbert Reflecting in Twin Lakes Near Leadville, Colorado

A lost hiker ignored rescuers' phone calls, thinking they were spam

A search and rescue unit in Colorado says a hiker spent the night in the forest after they "ignored repeated phone calls from us because they didn't recognize the number."

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 03: Katie Couric speaks during an interview promoting the EPIX Original Documentary 'Under The Gun' on May 3, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images For EPIX)

After years of trying to be likable, Katie Couric is letting that go

The former Today co-host recently bought a T-shirt that says, "I'm not for everyone." Her new memoir, Going There, is a candid look at the successes and setbacks she's experienced as a journalist.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 05: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) arrives at the U.S. Capitol on October 05, 2021 in Washington, DC. Senate Majority Leader Schumer said he will bring a vote on a debt limit increase later this week setting up a contentious debate that could lead to the U.S. defaulting on its debt if an increase is not agreed to. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

What does Kyrsten Sinema want out of spending negotiations? Here's what we know

The Arizona Democratic senator has been hard to pin down, but her moderate stance is forcing progressives in her party to make concessions.

Booster shots are here. Take our quiz to see if you need one

Many Americans are now eligible for a COVID vaccine booster. Are you? Our quiz will help you figure it out.

New Hyde Park, N.Y.: Photo of the hands of Northwell nurse Michelle Chester as she gets ready to administer the Pfizer booster shot on October 6, 2021 at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, New York. (Photo by Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images)

What you need to know about COVID boosters

You've seen the headlines about COVID boosters. But what does it all mean for you? Here's how to sort through the science and figure out if and when you need a booster and which one to get.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 26: Jennifer Stout (L), Vice President of Global Public Policy at Snap Inc., and Michael Beckerman (R), Vice President and Head of Public Policy at TikTok, testify before a Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security hearing on Protecting Kids Online: Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube on October 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. Social media companies have come under increased scrutiny after a whistleblower exposed controversial issues with Facebook and how they utilized algorithms to increase user engagement. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

4 takeaways from the Senate child safety hearing with YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chaired the hearing, said being distinct from Facebook isn't enough to cut it for the three tech giants. "That bar is in the gutter," he told the company officials.

Powerful Special Interests Pour Millions Into The 2021 PA Supreme Court Race

Millions of dollars from special interests are pouring into the election, a clear sign of the potential future decisions that could hang in the balance.

Comedy and Suspense in the Same Play at the Cider Mill Stage

BLAST at the Cider Mill Stage presents Ira Levin's classic comic thriller Deathtrap. Will there be theft? Will there be murder? Artist Director Rob Egan…

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 26: (L-R) U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) speak to reporters about a corporate minimum tax plan at the U.S. Capitol October 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. The senators detailed a plan that would levy a 15% minimum corporate tax on declared incomes of large corporations and say it could help fund the Biden administration's social policy spending plan that Democrats are currently negotiating. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Senate Democrats unveil a plan for a new tax on billionaires

Democrats say the tax on billionaire assets would help pay for President Biden's social spending bill.

Signage outside Merck & Co. headquarters in Kenilworth, New Jersey, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Merck & Co. is discontinuing development of its two experimental Covid-19 vaccines after early trial data showed they failed to generate immune responses comparable to a natural infection or existing vaccines. Photographer: Christopher Occhicone/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Merck will allow drug makers in other countries to make its COVID-19 pill

The drug, known as molnupiravir, has shown promise in treating the disease. The agreement to license its production could help millions of people in the developing world gain access to it.

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