Prosecutor: OC man propped up body of dead wife on sofa as kids opened Christmas gifts in front of her
A Southern California man who killed his wife propped up her body on a sofa, told their children she was drunk and had them open Christmas presents in front of her body, a prosecutor told jurors at his murder trial.
Just in case: CDC shares tips on surviving a zombie apocalypse
It's never too soon to be prepared!
Snorkeler finds nearly 70 lbs. of cocaine floating off Florida Keys
A snorkeler off the Florida Keys spotted a large bundle floating in the water and called police. It turned out to be 25 bricks of cocaine -- worth more than $1.5 million.
Bowl purchased at yard sale for $35 turns out to be Chinese artifact worth up to $500K
Talk about your yard sale finds. A small porcelain bowl bought for $35 at a Connecticut yard sale turned out to be a rare, 15th century Chinese artifact worth between $300,000 and $500,000.
Couple crashes car after swerving to avoid falling couch on highway; FHP gives them $166 traffic ticket
A couple driving home from Florida flipped and wrecked their car while swerving to avoid a couch that fell off a truck. And though both escaped serious injury, there was no avoiding a $166 traffic ticket dropped off at the hospital where they were treated.
Cheeto dust leads to arrest of burglar, Oklahoma police say
An Oklahoma woman was arrested in connection to an attempted home burglary after police found Cheetos residue on her teeth, authorities said Monday.
Black-necked swan in Lakeland creates love nest with two new mates
When the black-necked swan lost his mate last year after she was hit by a car, everyone thought he'd be flying solo since swans mate for life. But he had other ideas: he's now wooing not one, but two other swans.
Rooster kills man during banned cockfight in India
Police in India said the rooster, which had a 3-inch knife tied to its leg, fluttered in panic and slashed its owner in his groin. The man died on the way to the hospital.
‘Magic of mother nature’: Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ illuminates El Capitan
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
'Miracle' puppy born with six legs in Oklahoma
The hospital said the young puppy was born with one head and chest, but with two pelvic regions, two lower urinary tracts, two tails and six legs.
Arizona man accused of faking own kidnapping to evade work
Police found Brandon Soules near a water tower with his hands bound behind his back and a bandana stuffed in his mouth, Coolidge police said.
Video captures moment barber falls onto scissors in ‘freak accident’
Video captured the moment a barber accidentally fell onto a pair of scissors, piercing his chest and inflicting a wound that required open-heart surgery.
Escaped cow terrorizes Colombian hospital waiting room
A cow bounded into a Colombian hospital waiting room, terrorizing patients and their families this weekend.
‘Long live Fan Man’: Skier propels through heavy snow in with high-powered fan
When skis aren’t enough to get you through the deep snow, you bring in reinforcements - a high-powered fan strapped to your back.
Man with ‘Not Drunk, Avoiding Potholes’ sticker arrested for DUI, Oregon sheriff says
An Oregon man driving a car with a bumper sticker that read, "Not drunk, avoiding potholes," was arrested Saturday for driving under the influence, deputies said.
Florida man attempts to flirt with judge during bond court appearance
A man making a bond court appearance in South Florida tried -- and failed -- to flirt with the judge on Thursday.
Lottery lightning strikes twice: Idaho woman wins two lotto jackpots in two days
One woman won $200,000 from a lotto scratch-off ticket on Friday -- then won $300,000 from a different ticket the very next day.
Texas department apologizes after mistakenly sending Amber Alert featuring 'Chucky' doll
The emergency message was sent out on Friday and included the "Child's Play" horror series villain along with his fictional child, Glen, reports said.
Man with Florida tattoo on forehead arrested for calling 911 for ride home, deputies say
Pasco deputies arrested a man with the state of Florida tattooed on his forehead early Sunday morning, after investigators said he called 911 twice to get a ride home.
Idaho father wins lottery -- for the sixth time
A father in Idaho has won the lottery -- for the sixth time! His latest haul: $250,000. He says he plans to use the winnings for his daughter's education.