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Rep. Adam Kinzinger R-Ill., who voted for former President Trump's impeachment, says he will not seek re-election to the House.

GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who voted to impeach Trump, won't run for reelection

Kinzinger's Illinois district is being dramatically reshaped by the Democratic legislature.

A map of Enbridge pipelines around the Great Lakes area.

Gas and oil industry report projects fuel price hikes if Enbridge Line 5 is shut down

A report suggests two regional refineries would close because they couldn't get enough oil. Environmentalists dispute the report's projections.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., leaves his office after speaking with President Biden about his long-stalled domestic agenda, at the Capitol on Monday.

Where things stand with the monthly expanded child tax credit payments

Because an extension of the child tax credit is tied in with President Biden's Build Back Better social spending plan, it remains unclear whether the monthly payments will continue beyond this year.

A remote-controlled RC surfer riding a king tide wave during the astronomical event last year, in Huntington Beach, Calif. The National Weather Service says the California coast will see unusually high and low tides over the weekend.

Grab your camera and help science! King tides are crashing onto California beaches

The unusually high and low tides will be affecting coastal communities over the weekend. Scientists are calling on residents and visitors to help document the phenomenon.

Jeni Rae Peters and daughter embrace at their home in Rapid City, S.D. In 2020, Peters was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. After treatment, Peters estimates that her medical bills exceeded $30,000.

She was already battling cancer. Then she had to fight the bill collectors

For one South Dakota mom, cancer treatment saved her life, but left her $30,000 in debt. The cost of care in the U.S. can make patients drain savings, declare bankruptcy, or lose their homes.

There's more than one way to add smoke to a drink, but this is a good one.

Cheers! Making a smoky cocktail with what's in your kitchen

There are several ways to bring that elusive smoky aroma or flavor to a mixed drink. Here's one way to smoke a drink.

A waiter wearing a mask and gloves delivers food to a table to customers seated at an outdoor patio at a restaurant in Washington, D.C. in May.

Relief Act Means 'A Good Night's Sleep' For Food Industry, Says NYC Restaurateur

Chef Amanda Cohen, owner of Dirt Candy in New York City, says the coronavirus relief package's $28.6 billion for independent and small-chain restaurants means many in the industry can stay afloat.

An American Airlines jet taxis on a runway to leave Denver International Airport in August.

American Airlines plane is diverted after a passenger assaults a flight attendant

The man's unwillingness to wear a mask triggered the assault, a witness said, and forced the cross-country flight to land in Denver. The female flight attendant was reportedly punched in the face.

Nicholas Frank Sanzone, with the city of Satellite Beach, Florida, is trying to restore seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, where manatees have been dying of starvation.

Saving starving manatees will mean saving this crucial lagoon habitat

An unprecedented die-off of manatees in Florida is now projected to last years. The state has allocated millions to clean up polluted waters and restore the seagrass manatees need to survive.

Only kids 12 and older are eligible — so far — to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the U.S. But the shots could be available for younger children as soon as this fall, say researchers studying the vaccine in that age group.

A Shot Against COVID For Kids Under 12 — Your Questions Answered

A COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12 is not yet available, but research is well underway and the first shot for some kids in this age group is expected in the fall, doctors say.

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