Think food prices went up a lot this year? You ain't seen nothing yet

Executives from grocery chains have warned there's no immediate relief in sight from increased food costs and a sinking loonie that have led to higher prices, and researchers suggest consumers will have to deal with more sticker shock in the year ahead. More Dec 29 read comments

• 7 foods that will cost you more in 2016 and why Dec 10 video
• Inflation rate jumps to 1.4% in November on higher food costs Dec 18
• Fruit, vegetable supply issues likely to force grocery price hikes Dec 23

Trapped miners in China rescued 5 days after accident

Chinese state media say rescuers have found eight surviving miners who have been trapped for five days by a collapse at a gypsum mine in eastern China. More 12:31 AM ET read comments

• Chinese mine owner drowns himself after collapse kills 1, traps 17 workers Dec 27

'It's heartbreaking:' Pets abandoned as Fort McMurray economy falters

The economic downturn in Fort McMurray is putting an unexpected strain on the city's only animal shelter. More Dec 29 read comments

Today in hoverboards: Priest takes a spin in church, exploding unit burns in mall

The past 24 hours of hoverboard-mania have taught the world that 2015's hottest holiday gift can lead to trouble at work and mass hysteria, along with injuries and fires. More Dec 29 read comments

• Are hoverboards too dangerous for Santa? Dec 16
• Mike Tyson gets knocked out by hoverboard Dec 29