New training method gives dogs the ability to choose
When Elaina Franklin of Positive Solutions Animal Training gives a command to her dog, Frankie, he obeys, but Franklin's commands are a little different. With a single-word command, "create," Frankie has the power to decide what he wants to do.
When Elaina Franklin of Positive Solutions Animal Training gives a command to her dog, Frankie, he obeys, but Franklin's commands are a little different. With a single-word command, "create," Frankie has the power to decide what he wants to do.
Everyone is making coffee wrong, study says
A study published in an academic journal suggests that people have been making coffee with too many beans and too finely a ground.
A study published in an academic journal suggests that people have been making coffee with too many beans and too finely a ground.
UK bridge shrouded in 'stunning' blanket of fog
A tactical flight officer snapped magical photos of the Severn Bridge in England enveloped in low-hanging fog, with motorists literally driving above the clouds.
A tactical flight officer snapped magical photos of the Severn Bridge in England enveloped in low-hanging fog, with motorists literally driving above the clouds.
Louisiana marathon runner reacts to surprise engagement at finish line: 'Best. Day. Ever'
Morgan Pittman, 27, was running in the Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge on Sunday when she crossed the finish line to an incredible sight — her boyfriend, Chase Poche, down on one knee.
Morgan Pittman, 27, was running in the Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge on Sunday when she crossed the finish line to an incredible sight — her boyfriend, Chase Poche, down on one knee.
Woman captures cloud photo of 'Jesus with his arm outstretched'
A United Kingdom woman was left stunned after she snapped an "eerie" photo of a cloud some say looks like Jesus.
A United Kingdom woman was left stunned after she snapped an "eerie" photo of a cloud some say looks like Jesus.
Arizona couple say senior living community wouldn't let orphaned grandson stay with them
A senior living community in Arizona reportedly forced out two residents who took their orphaned grandson in because of the community's age restrictions.
A senior living community in Arizona reportedly forced out two residents who took their orphaned grandson in because of the community's age restrictions.
U.S. Bank employee reportedly fired for helping stranded customer on Christmas Eve
U.S. bank reportedly fired an employee who gave a stranded customer $20 of her own money for gas on Christmas Eve.
U.S. bank reportedly fired an employee who gave a stranded customer $20 of her own money for gas on Christmas Eve.
Utah man gets locked inside 24 Hour Fitness after hours, shares selfies from inside facility
A Utah man was locked in a 24 Hour Fitness gym after swimming laps alone in the pool and he decided to have some fun with the late-night lockup.
A Utah man was locked in a 24 Hour Fitness gym after swimming laps alone in the pool and he decided to have some fun with the late-night lockup.
Pigeon dies after having cowboy hat glued on its head, rescue group says
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
‘Devil horns’: Photo of sunrise over Persian Gulf during eclipse captures incredible phenomenon
A photograph snapped during a recent solar eclipse in the Persian Gulf has many people pointing out an uncanny resemblance to devil horns, but it's the result of a couple of unusual natural phenomena.
A photograph snapped during a recent solar eclipse in the Persian Gulf has many people pointing out an uncanny resemblance to devil horns, but it's the result of a couple of unusual natural phenomena.
Georgia police: Man cooks food, takes nap during Taco Bell break-in
Gwinnett County police need help to identify a man accused of breaking into a fast-food restaurant, preparing food, then taking a nap on Christmas morning.
Gwinnett County police need help to identify a man accused of breaking into a fast-food restaurant, preparing food, then taking a nap on Christmas morning.
Popcorn stuck in British man’s tooth leads to life-threatening infection, open-heart surgery
A British firefighter, 41, developed a life-threatening infection and underwent open-heart surgery after using items to dislodge a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth.
A British firefighter, 41, developed a life-threatening infection and underwent open-heart surgery after using items to dislodge a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth.
New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.
Mississippi residents put makeshift Christmas tree into pothole in hopes of getting street fixed
People living in McComb, Mississippi, have added street work to their Christmas lists after they said the city left them with a gaping pothole, and now they’re using holiday cheer to bring some attention to it.
People living in McComb, Mississippi, have added street work to their Christmas lists after they said the city left them with a gaping pothole, and now they’re using holiday cheer to bring some attention to it.
'He knows if you've had a few": Police share festive reminder about drinking and driving
"He sees you when you're speeding. He knows when you don't brake."
"He sees you when you're speeding. He knows when you don't brake."
Catfish smashes into car windshield after getting dropped by flying bird
A large catfish slammed onto a North Carolina woman’s windshield on Wednesday after getting dropped by a flying bird.
A large catfish slammed onto a North Carolina woman’s windshield on Wednesday after getting dropped by a flying bird.
Woman dragged 75 yards by car in St. Paul after thief snatches purse
A woman is expected to recover after she was dragged 75 yards after police say someone snatched her purse and took off in a car.
A woman is expected to recover after she was dragged 75 yards after police say someone snatched her purse and took off in a car.
Takanakuy: Peru’s Christmas fighting festival settles the year’s grievances by fist
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
Bathroom sign says employees must have 'smell check' to ensure 'not sitting on phone' for too long
A workplace bathroom sign claiming that employees must adhere to a strict time limit or else face a “smell check” is raising eyebrows.
A workplace bathroom sign claiming that employees must adhere to a strict time limit or else face a “smell check” is raising eyebrows.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.