For the second year in a row, life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped, and the CDC is attributing the cause to opioid abuse. Rare Media is about to launch an extensive series about the opioid crisis' smallest victims – babies born to dependent mothers who are themselves, addicted. Gayle Putrich, Rare's Heartland Editor, tells how communities in Ohio and West Virginia are trying to help.
Ohio and West Virginia are at the center of the nation's opioid epidemic. Putrich tells us about Huntington West Virginia, where one in five babies born at Cabel hospital there has been exposed to drugs in the womb.
This condition is called Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. With so few resources dedicated to helping these children and families, clinics such as Brigid's Path in Ohio and Lily's Place in West Virginia are helping through grants and donations.
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart the past four years in a row and it's reasonable to assume 2023 will be no different.
More Americans are expected to fly or drive far from home over Christmas than did last year, putting a cap on a busy year for travel.
A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Detroit synagogue leader whose death after the start of the Israel-Hamas war prompted speculation the slaying could have been the result of antisemitism.
Should you take your shoes off when you visit someone's home?
Police in New Jersey shared a video on social media of officers chasing an unusual fugitive.
With the holiday season here, many families and friends are looking for enjoyable events to experience together. Vincent Ortega, associate director of Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, a must-see all-musical show for all ages with some stunts, top performances, and dazzling costumes. Plus, the circus provides a performance for Cheddar News viewers in studio!
Google has revealed its top search terms for 2023.
The 2024 Golden Globe nominations are out and some of the year's biggest films received a nod. Cheddar News took a look at the rundown of some of the big categories.
Japanese animation film 'The Boy and The Heron' debuted at No. 1 at the box office this weekend with $12.8 million.
Lifestyle expert Denise Caldwell joined Cheddar News to show some gifts that you can purchase for co-workers.
