Mark Hamill receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring Mark Hamill for a career highlighted by his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in five "Star Wars'' films will be unveiled Thursday.

Rescued dog travels 1,000 miles to become therapy animal

A homeless Newfoundland dog, rescued from the streets by Beverly Hills-based rescue organization Hope for Paws, has traveled almost 1,000 miles to meet his new family and begin life as a therapy dog.

Geometric clusters of cyclones churn over Jupiter's poles

Jupiter's poles are blanketed by geometric clusters of cyclones and its atmosphere is deeper than scientists suspected.

Marines welcome newest fighter jet

American Marines have a new tool in the global battle for freedom. This week, a detachment of F-35B Lightning IIs landed on the USS Wasp, marking the advanced fighter plane’s first deployment with a Marine expeditionary unit.

Nanny had 'eyes of the devil' after slaughtering two children, witness says

The Manhattan nanny accused of brutally murdering two children under her care had the "eyes of the devil" after the murders, a witness testified Monday.

Little girl stares in awe at Michelle Obama portrait

You’ve likely seen the image of a young black girl in a pink and red parka looking up at a portrait of Michelle Obama at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. 

Miami couple take wedding photos inside Target

Many couples register for their wedding at Target, but one Florida couple used the store for their first photos just before they were about to tie the knot. 

Des Plaines day care teachers charged with drugging kids with sleep aid

Three teachers at a day care center in northwest suburban Des Plaines have been charged with drugging children with the sleep aid melatonin.

Manta ray swims off Shell Key, FL

A team of environmental scientists from Tampa Bay Watch was thrilled to capture video of a manta ray swimming off Shell Key as they were working last week.

Wreckage of famed World War II carrier discovered

A piece of prized World War II U.S. naval history, the wreckage of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, which was sunk by the Japanese in a crucial sea battle, has been discovered by an expedition funded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

Tree planted by George Washington 227 years ago toppled at Mount Vernon

A tree at George Washington’s Mount Vernon – said to be planted by the first president himself – was knocked down Friday by the powerful nor'easter that struck the U.S.

WATCH: Window-shopping gator in Flagler Beach

An alligator making its way from one retention pond to another decided to use the sidewalk and do a little window shopping through a Flagler Beach strip mall. 

Grandma brings Doritos bag full of drugs to prison for grandson, police say

A Tennessee grandmother was arrested after she brought a Doritos bag full of drugs to a prison, but told police her grandson had tricked her into bringing the banned items.  

VIDEO: Flaming debris lands on firefighters

Dramatic video caught the moment part of a burning brownstone collapsed on firefighters overnight in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

M*A*S*H actor David Ogden Stiers dies at age 75

Actor David Ogden Stiers, best known for his portrayal of Maj. Charles Winchester on the hit television show M*A*S*H, has died at age 75.

Pilot landing at Dulles: ‘Pretty much everyone on the plane threw up'

A pilot who landed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Friday reported the turbulence caused widespread nausea to everyone on board.

SeaWorld Orlando's Aquatica marks 10th anniversary

SeaWorld Orlando's water park, Aquatica, celebrated its tenth anniversary on Thursday. To commemorate the park’s special day, the park commissioned a 22-ton sand sculpture, depicting a birthday cake that is inspired by Aquatica’s latest addition, Ray Rush.