So much for Dems' gerrymander bloodbath
Nevertheless, Democrats are still quite likely to lose control of the House in 2022
Origin of the Christmas pickle ornament
What's the dill with this bizarre practice? One possible explanation is rather briny and gruesome
Making peace with the Elf on the Shelf
I made its messes on purpose and I cleaned them up. What kind of self-appointed holiday tradition was this?
My mom & I haven't talked about Atlanta
Does she even see herself, or us, in the Asian American women who were killed?
Twitter amplifies the right, study finds
Conservatives have long accused social media platforms of discriminating against them, but the opposite is true
Ex-Minnesota cop Kim Potter found guilty
Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright in April, later saying she mistakenly grabbed her gun instead of a taser
How to melt chocolate in an Instant Pot
Bonus: Kitchen clean-up is a breeze with this method
The Wheel of Time's Moiraine problem
As the wheel weaves its final episode of the season, I reflect on how the intriguing show could do better
9 cookbooks that are great holiday gifts
There's something deeply personal about purchasing the right cookbook for the right person
Why omicron may mark the pandemic's end
The traits of omicron, and its peculiar pattern of spread in other countries, suggests that this may be the end
Ginger beer: Jamaican holiday tradition
When it comes to ginger beer, the hotter the better
Jan. 6 probe: "Evidence is mounting"
Why was the National Guard “restrained” by the Pentagon?
Trump appears to admit election defeat
A gaffe? In a recent interview, Trump suggests that — perhaps subconsciously — he knows he lost the 2020 election
How to make and store homemade fudge
Whatever you do, don't put it in the fridge
Iconic journalist Joan Didion has died
The author of "Slouching Towards Bethlehem" and "The Year of Magical Thinking" died at home in New York on Thursday
A French dessert made with . . . chard?
Why the Niçoise favorite tourte de blettes is always on the table
The crime wave Fox News is ignoring
In 2021, property crime rates were largely down — but domestic abuse has skyrocketed in an age of pandemic
What are marrons glacés?
In the new Wes Anderson film, the chestnut holiday treats are powerful enough to bribe a prison guard
Flynn's lawsuit dismissed in one day
Flynn unsuccessfully asked for a restraining order to prevent a House panel from requesting documents and testimony
Try chicken salad for Christmas dinner
This year's been stressful enough, Christmas dinner shouldn't be
America got Scrooged — but there's hope
Manchin's "no" wasn't the end of the D.C. poker game — and BBB isn't dead. This is exactly where Joe Biden excels
Big box pharmacies leaving rural areas
What happens when big-box stores leave communities with no pharmacy?
What happens if Trump admits it all?
Is Trump's next move a wink-and-nod confession that he tried to stage a coup? We know he'd get away with it
Afghans face famine: Do we really care?
When the U.S. military finally pulled out, it was a big story. But the plight of the Afghan people definitely isn't