Hawaii braces as powerful Hurricane Lane approaches

Hawaii residents rushed to stores to stock up on bottled water, ramen, toilet paper and other supplies as they faced the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf as a strengthening hurricane continued to churn toward the state.

Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts' body found, man in US illegally arrested for murder, police say

Authorities said on Tuesday that they have charged a man living in the U.S. illegally with murder in the death of an Iowa college student who disappeared a month ago while jogging in a rural area.

Rapper Post Malone's jet lands safely after 2 tires blow

A private jet carrying rapper Post Malone blew two tires during takeoff at a small New Jersey airport on Tuesday but made a safe emergency landing hours later in upstate New York, prompting the rapper to thank fans who prayed for him and diss those who "wished death" on him while he was in the air.

Busch Gardens seeking scary employees

Do you have what it takes to be evil? Or at least pretend to be? Then Busch Gardens wants you.

Man bites off golfer's finger to the knuckle at Massachusetts golf club

An argument between two golfers at a Massachusetts golf club turned bloody Friday when one of the men bit off the other player’s finger, reports said.

Trump blames DC, as military parade plans unravel over costs

The cancellation of President Donald Trump's Veterans Day parade came swiftly when senior White House and Pentagon leaders saw the estimated $92 million price tag play out in public, setting off a chaotic volley of tweets and accusations between the president and the mayor of the nation's capital.

Miami Beach's iconic lifeguard stands up for auction

Beachgoers, you can now take a piece of Miami beach to your home.  Tuesday, the city started listing seven of their iconic lifeguard stands in an online auction. 

Officers escort son of injured officer to first day of kindergarten

An officer who remains in a coma from a standoff in June couldn't make it to his son's first day of Kindergarten. So, his son was escorted by some officers from Kevin's squad and the Orlando police chief instead.

Aretha Franklin dies in Detroit, surrounded by family and friends

Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul, died Thursday at the age of 76, according to her publicist. Earlier this week the news broke that she was seriously ill and was being surrounded by loved ones in Detroit. 

Body of missing Colorado woman found at husband's place of work, police say

The body of a Colorado woman who was reported missing with her two daughters on Monday was recovered at her husband’s place of work, police said Thursday.

Busch Gardens' roller coaster tours: Behind the scenes, 200 feet up

When most thrillseekers go to amusement parks, the adrenaline they crave is on coasters. But for the ultimate daredevils, Busch Gardens is taking thrills to new heights: Their roller coaster tours are proving popular, with reservations filling up quickly.

Vacationers can escape reality at game-themed Florida mansion

There is a 10-acre home in Florida where games become larger than life; and people can rent the unforgettable property for themselves.

Cuomo: Dozens trapped in homes by flash flooding, damage

Dozens of people were trapped in their homes Tuesday by fast-rising water from flash floods caused by heavy pre-dawn downpours that drenched New York state's Finger Lakes region, inundating roads and sweeping tons of trees, debris and a camper with a woman trapped inside into one of the lakes, authorities said.

Bodycam shows officers rescue animals as wildfire approaches

The Vacaville Police Department in California has released bodycam footage of police officers helping staff and volunteers of an animal shelter evacuate animals from the facility as a wildfire raced towards them.

McDonald's offering chance to win McGold Card, free food for life

There’s an exclusive McDonald’s club that even includes members like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, allegedly. The fast-food chain is now offering a loyal customer the chance to become a member too.

Sea turtles hatching on shores of Key West

With red tide killing marine life up and down Florida's west coast, it's nice to see some of our wildlife is still doing just fine. 

Pumpkin Spice Lattes reportedly returning to Starbucks on August 28

Brace yourselves, Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers. Rumors are swirling that the gourd-y good drink will make its triumphant, annual return to Starbucks menus everywhere in just a few days, on August 28.