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Hank Bolden, shown here at The Hartt School, is an atomic veteran — one of thousands of soldiers present at secret U.S. nuclear weapons tests that took place during the Cold War.

6 Decades Later, This Atomic Vet Is Finishing His Music Education

Hank Bolden is one of thousands of U.S. soldiers exposed to secret nuclear weapons tests in the 1950s. He's now using compensation money from the federal government to focus on his first love: music.

Miguel Clarinha has been managing the shop for nine years alongside his cousin, Penelope. He believes the secret to its success is keeping the bakery a family-owned business.

Only 6 People In The World Know The Recipe For Portugal's Famous Tarts

In a family-owned cafe outside of Lisbon, select bakers make a custard treat called the Pastel de Belém, which draws fans from all over the world. But the recipe has been closely guarded since 1837.

Terri Logan (right) practices music with her daughter, Amari Johnson (left), at their home in Spartanburg, S.C. When Logan's daughter was born premature, the medical bills started pouring in and stayed with her for years. Then, a few months ago, she discovered a nonprofit had paid off her debt.

This group's wiped out $6.7 billion in medical debt, and it's just getting started

Nonprofit RIP Medical Debt buys up unpaid hospital bills plaguing low-income patients and frees them from having to pay.

City Marshals Norris Greenhouse (left) and Derrick Stafford are seen in their booking photos provided by Louisiana State Police in New Orleans. They were arrested Friday on charges of killing a 6-year-old boy and critically wounding his father during a car chase.

2 Louisiana Officers Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 6-Year-Old Boy

Two of four local deputies involved in a shooting in Marksville, La., are charged with second-degree murder. The police chase that ended in gunfire Tuesday also left the boy's father wounded.

Onondaga County Legislator Maurice Brown expresses his dissatisfaction with the budget. Some Republicans said it was the first time they heard his concerns in the weeks-long review process.

Onondaga County lawmakers give final approval to $1.6 billion budget

The 12 to 4 vote was along party lines, with Republicans in the majority. The budget takes effect Jan. 1, 2026.

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"I love cooking for people I love," Ina Garten says. "And the cooking is just the medium; the thing that I care about is the connection."

Ina Garten shares her secret for a great dinner party: 6 people and a round table

"I like when everybody's knees are almost touching and it feels very intimate," the Barefoot Contessa host says. Garten's new memoir is Be Ready When the Luck Happens.

A lost dog was found after living more than 6 years in the woods

Rose was found after six and a half years living in the woods. Neighbors told rescuers they'd been feeding the stray terrier for years. Rose had run away from home in West Sussex, England.

As Trump rewrites history, victims of the Jan. 6 riot say they feel 'betrayed'

A police officer defended the Capitol from violent rioters on Jan. 6. With President-elect Donald Trump poised to pardon the rioters, he now asks, "what did I risk my life for?"

After delaying sending out door knockers because of the pandemic, the Census Bureau announced the first six areas of the U.S. where unresponsive households are set to get in-person visits starting July 16.

For Skipping The Census, Homes In These 6 Places Get Door Knocks First

After delaying in-person visits because of COVID-19, Census Bureau workers are heading to unresponsive homes in Idaho, Maine and West Virginia, as well as parts of Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma.

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