World Dec 29 World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1 The U.S. added 1.7 million people and will have a population on New Year's Day of 335.8 million people. If the current pace continues through the end of the decade, the 2020s could be the slowest-growing decade in U.S. history. By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Nation Dec 31 Limited revelers return to Times Square to usher in 2022 The year marched across the globe, time zone by time zone, and thousands of New Year's revelers stood shoulder to shoulder in a slight chill to await the festivities. By Bobby Caina Calvan, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
World Dec 31 Major cities ring in a muted New Year’s amid global pandemic New Year's Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year filled with challenges. By Rod McGuirk, Frank Jordans, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press
World Jan 01 Fire kills more than 30 animals at zoo in Germany Police said the fire may have been caused by sky lanterns launched to celebrate the new year. By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press
Jan 14 Column: How to make (and stick to) your financial goals this year By Rianka Dorsainvil The new year is a great time to right the ship. But if you're at risk of not following through, here are some strategies to help you succeed. Continue reading
Jan 04 How your brain stops you from taking climate change seriously By Nsikan Akpan ...and how to fix it. Continue reading
Jan 01 The minimum wage is increasing in these 21 states By Gretchen Frazee With the federal minimum wage remaining stagnant since 2009, more states and cities are raising the minimum wage locally. Continue reading
Jan 01 Forget the crash diet. These 6 New Year’s resolutions are better for your health By Julia Griffin These ideas can improve both your physical and emotional wellbeing in 2019. Continue reading
Dec 31 PHOTOS: How the world is welcoming 2019 By Associated Press Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell Monday to a year filled with challenges to many of the world's most basic institutions, including politics, trade, alliances and religion. Continue reading