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Customers line up for farmers market produce on a corner in Washington, D.C., where people eat more fruits and veggies than in many states.

Fruit And Veggies Linked To Lower Obesity Rates In New State Fat Rankings

The nation's heaviest states of 2011 are Mississippi, Louisiana, and W. Virginia. But in the thinnest states, more people report eating five fruit and veggie servings a day and report getting more exercise.

Grower Duffy Gardner of Cabot, Vt., sets up his produce stand in front of the statehouse in Montpelier in 2006.

Vermont Bests The Nation In Local Chow

Vermont tops the nation when it comes to locally produced food, according to a new ranking from the nonprofit Strolling of the Heifers. Having farmers markets, CSA programs and distribution systems all helps.

A Champagne expert says you can also cut the top off a bottle with the back of a chef's knife, or any sturdy instrument.

A Dramatic Way To Uncork The Bubbly: Use A Sword

The art of sabrage, or knocking open a bottle of Champagne with a sword, probably started during the time of Napoleon. A sword is handy but not necessary; a kitchen knife can also work, according to a Champagne expert.

A dog leaps into the Masters Agility Championship in New York City.

Dogged Competitors Chase Fame In Westminster's Friskier Face-Off

Hundreds of dogs demonstrated their dexterity in Westminster's fifth annual Masters Agility Championship.

The European Union's top diplomat, Federica Mogherini met with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the State Department.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Meets With Secretary Of State Tillerson, WH Advisers

The European Union's top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, is expecting a more businesslike, "transactional" approach with President Trump, who's been skeptical of the EU and backs the British exit plan.

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci looks on during the daily briefing on the coronavirus in the White House briefing room on April 1.

White House Says Trump 'Is Not Firing Dr. Fauci'

The White House says the top immunologist isn't going anywhere, notwithstanding a retweet from President Trump's account that linked Dr. Anthony Fauci with criticism.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks on the Senate floor as the Senate reconvened after a mob stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

McConnell Says Senate Will Not Be Intimidated, Will Complete Electoral Vote Count

Hours after violent pro-Trump extremists forced evacuations of the House and Senate, pausing the process of certifying the votes, top leaders insisted they would finish the process "tonight."

Leicester City players who had gathered at Jamie Vardy's house to watch title rival Tottenham play Chelsea celebrate after clinching the trophy.

Longshot Leicester City Wins English Premier League Title

In what's being hailed as a "miracle," Leicester City, a small club from central England that started the season at 5,000-1 odds of winning the prestigious title, has clinched the trophy.

An aerial tramway car fell to the ground Sunday in northern Italy, killing 14 people and leaving a child hospitalized. The cable line appeared to have snapped, but the cause hasn't been determined.

In The Italian Cable Car Disaster, Investigators Are Looking At Possible Manslaughter

A cable pulling an aerial tram to the top of a mountain appeared to have snapped, causing the car to swing into a pylon before falling to the ground and rolling several times, killing 14 people.

Hochul names Dr. Mary Bassett as new state Health Commissioner

Dr. Mary T. Bassett will be the next commissioner of the state Department of Health, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday, making her the next top official in New York to lead the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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