Teens used Offerup marketplace app to stage robberies, police say
Police said two teenagers used the app Offerup to rob unsuspecting customers in Vancouver, the latest in a string of alleged crimes committed using the online marketplace, according to local reports.
Police said two teenagers used the app Offerup to rob unsuspecting customers in Vancouver, the latest in a string of alleged crimes committed using the online marketplace, according to local reports.
Officer making a tough arrest gets a helping hand
Police in Columbia, South Carolina, are thankful for some civilian assistance given to an officer who was trying to arrest a combative suspect on Thursday.
Police in Columbia, South Carolina, are thankful for some civilian assistance given to an officer who was trying to arrest a combative suspect on Thursday.
$1,000 t-shirt dress available from Nordstrom.com
Anyone still searching the internet for that perfect gift may be interested to know an extra long, plain white t-shirt can be purchased from Nordstrom.com for $1,014 (marked down from $1,450) - and you may be able to get it by Christmas Eve.
Anyone still searching the internet for that perfect gift may be interested to know an extra long, plain white t-shirt can be purchased from Nordstrom.com for $1,014 (marked down from $1,450) - and you may be able to get it by Christmas Eve.
Teacher battles student in epic dance-off, tears up school's talent show stage
The talent show at a Bronx school was on fire when a student and teacher took to the stage to battle it out in a epic dance-off.
The talent show at a Bronx school was on fire when a student and teacher took to the stage to battle it out in a epic dance-off.
Video: Shoppers wrangle deer in Ohio Kohl's
She saw the deer coming and turned on her phone’s video camera.
She saw the deer coming and turned on her phone’s video camera.
Christmas tree planted in Mississippi pothole
After waiting months for repairs, an unknown person in Mississippi placed a Christmas tree in a pothole in the middle of the road.
After waiting months for repairs, an unknown person in Mississippi placed a Christmas tree in a pothole in the middle of the road.
Woman gives birth to baby frozen as embryo for 24 years
Little Emma Wren is the pride and joy of the Gibson Family. They call her the "best Christmas gift ever."
Little Emma Wren is the pride and joy of the Gibson Family. They call her the "best Christmas gift ever."
Woman with dementia meets Santa; moves him to tears
Sweet photos of a woman with dementia meeting Santa, who she absolutely loves, are going viral.
Sweet photos of a woman with dementia meeting Santa, who she absolutely loves, are going viral.
Snowball Express helps Gold Star families heal together
Not many passengers drink hot chocolate and sing Christmas carols together on an airline flight. It’s also unusual for every passenger to have something in common with the person sitting next to them. The Snowball Express, however, is different.
Not many passengers drink hot chocolate and sing Christmas carols together on an airline flight. It’s also unusual for every passenger to have something in common with the person sitting next to them. The Snowball Express, however, is different.
Mechanic drives lowrider car on three wheels after heavy snowfall
A mechanic in Detroit, Michigan, really defied the odds with this stunt.
A mechanic in Detroit, Michigan, really defied the odds with this stunt.
Therapy pigs bring joy to patients at TGH
We've all heard of therapy dogs, but patients at Tampa General Hospital got a visit from a different kind of therapy animal.
We've all heard of therapy dogs, but patients at Tampa General Hospital got a visit from a different kind of therapy animal.
Chick-fil-A opens on a Sunday for passengers at Atlanta's airport
Chick-fil-A on a Sunday? A true Christmas miracle!
Chick-fil-A on a Sunday? A true Christmas miracle!
Girl asks Santa for blanket, food in heartbreaking Christmas letter
A 7-year-old girl’s heartbreaking letter to Santa has encouraged concerned residents in Edinburg, Texas ─ and even overseas ─ to reach out with an act of kindness.
A 7-year-old girl’s heartbreaking letter to Santa has encouraged concerned residents in Edinburg, Texas ─ and even overseas ─ to reach out with an act of kindness.
7-year-old Make-A-Wish Superhero fights city-wide ‘crime spree'
A 7-year-old who beat cancer was given the chance to suit up and fight crime.
A 7-year-old who beat cancer was given the chance to suit up and fight crime.
Virginia woman found dead in woods, mauled by her two pit bulls
Police say a Glen Allen, Virginia, woman was mauled to death by her two pit bulls.
Police say a Glen Allen, Virginia, woman was mauled to death by her two pit bulls.
220 people on Royal Caribbean cruise ship sick with stomach virus
Royal Caribbean said Saturday that 220 people on board one of its Caribbean cruise ships fell ill with a stomach virus during its voyage.
Royal Caribbean said Saturday that 220 people on board one of its Caribbean cruise ships fell ill with a stomach virus during its voyage.
Police department hopes pit bull K-9 will change perceptions of breed
Police in central Kansas have a new drug detective: a pit bull who was rescued by a Texas organization and trained for law enforcement work.
Police in central Kansas have a new drug detective: a pit bull who was rescued by a Texas organization and trained for law enforcement work.
Burger King employee helps diabetic customer
A woman's Facebook post about a kindhearted cashier at a fast-food restaurant in Texas has quickly gone viral.
A woman's Facebook post about a kindhearted cashier at a fast-food restaurant in Texas has quickly gone viral.
Woman snaps amazing photos of deer wandering into Colorado store
Three weeks ago, a mother deer wandered into a Colorado store, and left Lori Jones with the most amazing up-close wildlife shots.
Three weeks ago, a mother deer wandered into a Colorado store, and left Lori Jones with the most amazing up-close wildlife shots.
Sandy Hook PSA 'Tomorrow's News' focuses on preventing violence today
A new, powerful PSA released by Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit in Newtown, Connecticut led by family members whose loved ones were killed five years ago, sends the message of recognizing the signs before tragedy can happen.
A new, powerful PSA released by Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit in Newtown, Connecticut led by family members whose loved ones were killed five years ago, sends the message of recognizing the signs before tragedy can happen.



















