Cracker Barrel was ordered to pay a customer $9.4 million after the restaurant served the man a glass of water mixed with a cleaning chemical.
Author: Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY
Olivia Culpo told to put on additional clothing before American Airlines flight
Model and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo was asked to put on additional clothing before boarding a flight while she was traveling to Mexico.
Taking precautions against a fire in your home? Here’s what you need to know to stay safe
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A hungry badger looking for food in a cave found a trove of ancient Roman coins instead
A badger helped archaeologists uncover a trove of more than 200 Roman coins buried in a cave in Spain for centuries.
Looking for a new career? Here’s U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of best job rankings
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A man in India says he’s been injected with 12 COVID vaccines. He wants more shots.
An 85-year-old man in India says he has received 12 COVID-19 vaccine doses and believes the shots have helped with his health issues.
A couple stuck on I-95 in Virginia saw a bakery truck and had an idea: ‘We didn’t think it would actually work’
A Maryland couple stranded on Interstate 95 in Virginia distributed bread from a nearby bakery truck after calling the company to ask for permission.
Have dogs or cats instead of kids? That’s ‘selfishness,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis this week criticized individuals who opt for pets instead of children, saying that a “denial of fatherhood or motherhood diminishes us.”
Looking back on 2021? Here are some of USA TODAY’s most-read stories of the year
This year, the USA TODAY Network covered triumphs and tragedies alike, from gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Where is Santa now? Follow his Christmas Eve journey with these Google and NORAD trackers
It’s Christmas Eve, and children are eagerly waiting for Santa Claus to deliver presents. Here are some popular Santa trackers you can use this year.