DHS shutdown: Spring break travelers face long lines at TSA
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Travelers faced major headaches at airports across the country this weekend, and officials say it's only going to get worse unless Congress comes together to pass a budget to fund DHS.

Ford secretly builds one-of-a-kind vehicle for Pope Leo

Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.

Ford recalls 1.74 million vehicles over rearview camera software glitches

Ford is recalling nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to software issues affecting rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.

No credible threat found after Southwest flight diverted to Atlanta

Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, was forced to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Daylight saving time 2026: What to know about changing clocks this weekend

It’s time to spring forward – again. Daylight saving time, when most Americans set their clocks forward one hour, starts this weekend.

Popular Grand Avenue sign on the move
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A familiar sight along Grand Avenue in St. Paul that has been dark for years could soon be on the move and lit once more. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.

Girl Scouts troop draws buzz after runaway cookie sales outside cannabis shop

A New Jersey Girl Scouts troop found cookie sales in high demand outside a cannabis dispensary, but the move may have landed the group in hot water with the organization's leaders.

Rat poison, a beekeeper suit, and a meteorite: The strangest finds in this year's Unclaimed Baggage report

A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.

Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?

The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”

RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.

American Airlines becomes first US first carrier to restore  Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown

American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.

SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans

Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

Refusing to wear headphones could get you kicked off United flights

United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.

Global travel impacted by Iran war
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Escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating a travel nightmare for thousands of people stuck abroad. The State Department said on Wednesday that a charter flight of American Citizens left the Middle East for the U.S., and additional flights are expected.  

Pothole season makes a return to the Twin Cities
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Potholes are keeping auto repair shops busy this season in Minnesota. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more. 

Iran attacks have some travelers trying to leave Middle East stranded
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Some travelers trying to leave the Middle East during attacks on Iran are stranded due to airports being closed. The U.S. State Department is working to get thousands of travelers home. FOX 9's Amalia Roy has more.

Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding

U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.

Millions of pounds of frozen food products recalled due to possible glass contamination

A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.