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Amanda Nelson

4 takeaways from Trump’s first State of the Union address

President Donald Trump zeroed in on many of the nation’s top political discussions as he delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday evening. Here are four of the larger talking points.

United Airlines denies woman’s ’emotional support peacock’

United Airlines turned down a woman’s request to bring her “emotional support peacock” on board a flight leaving Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday.

Have You Seen This? Porch thief takes a fall while stealing packages

In a video called “Package Thief Gets Instant Karma,” a homeowner got to see exactly what happened one day when someone stole several packages from their front porch, and it did not go well for the criminals.

8 tips to help manage kids’ screen time, technology

The number one question we get is how to control kids’ technology use and limit screen time. The questions are the same all over this country, and all over Europe and developed Asia.

Who is unemployed in America? The answer might surprise you

New study says 14 percent of the working age population is out of work and breaks them into seven major groups, outlining specific pathways to employment.

Movie review: Waititi puts a humorous deadpan stamp on fantastic ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

“Thor: Ragnarok” is one of the most unique films of Marvel’s now extensive lineup. It may be an unexpected combination, but this blend of star, director, and style is a big winner.

500 miles of humor, grit and a wheelchair — ‘I’ll Push You’ stars explain how they got there

Justin Skeesuck lost the use of his arms and legs due to an extremely rare neuromuscular disease, but that didn’t stop him from taking his best friend, Patrick Gray, on a 500-mile pilgrimage in northern Spain.

Here’s the best time to eat Halloween candy, according to Time magazine

Time Health spoke with experts about the best times to eat candy, since today is Halloween and there will be candy around everywhere from now until the Christmas season is over.

Beyond Google: Everything you need to know about the dark web

Here’s everything you need to know about the seedy underbelly of the internet.