'Mannequin Skywalker' rides Blue Origin's new crew capsule

Blue Origin's 'Mannequin Skywalker' has rocketed almost all the way to space, just in time for the new Star Wars movie.

Annual Geminid meteor shower to appear in a sky near you

One of the most eye-catching meteor showers will peak Wednesday night.  The annual Geminid meteor shower has arrived, with the potential of one or two visual meteors per minute.

SECRET SANTA: Customer leaves $2,000 tip at Scottsdale restaurant

Staff members at one Scottsdale restaurant have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, after someone left a really, really big tip.

Silver sprinkles are not edible, FDA says

There’s likely been many a holiday gathering where you’ve taken a bite of an alluring cookie, only to wonder if the bead-like sprinkles crunching around in your mouth are actually safe to eat. Apparently, the ubiquitous silver sprinkles have been vexing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for years, the Huffington Post reported on Dec. 8.

Wisconsin moves ahead with plan to drug test food stamp users

Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps, a move blocked by the federal government or found to be unconstitutional when other states have tried.

Disney offers more details on 'Skyliner' system for theme parks

Disney is offering a little more information on the planned “Skyliner” gondola system that will transport tourists between parks and resorts, but still aren’t offering an opening date.

Rainbows, 'orbs' appear in widow's maternity photos

Photos of a pregnant woman whose husband died in an auto accident last August are getting a lot of attention online.

25 race horses killed by Southern California wildfire

Approximately 25 race horses were killed when a wildfire engulfed about eight barns at a training center in northeast San Diego County, the California Horse Racing Board said. Other horses that were in surrounding pastures remained unaccounted for.

Snow day! South Texas gets rare snowfall

Frigid temperatures behind a cold front combined with moisture off the Gulf of Mexico have yielded a rare snowfall in many parts of South and Southeast Texas.

Suit up: Buffalo Bills need stadium snow-shovelers

Hey Buffalo fans, the Bills need you to hit the field – with a snow shovel.  The team put out the call for help to clear the field of snow in time for Sunday’s game against the Colts.

Big cat sneaks up on hunter in Big Cypress Natl. Preserve

While he was hunting deer in the Bear Island area of the Big Cypress National Preserve, Fred Lehman captured a rare sight.

Tractor trailer carrying vodka overturns, closes I-95 ramp

An overturned tractor trailer closed a busy exit ramp on the border of Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County Thursday morning.

Baby alligator helped across roadway by Polk deputy

A baby alligator was lucky a Polk County sheriff's deputy was nearby when it decided to cross a busy Lakeland roadway. 

Santa Claus with `naughty' and `nice' tattoos must tone it down

A beloved Santa with "naughty" tattooed on one arm and "nice" tattooed on the other has been asked to tone down his typically goofy poses at the Oxford Valley Mall.

Waters Ave. Chick-fil-A wows with annual light display

Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue has once again put up a magical Christmas lights display, drawing holiday enthusiasts from far and wide.

NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 45

It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space.  But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.

Christmas tree lit on lawn of U.S. Capitol

The Christmas tree at the U.S. Capitol is decked and ready to be lit during a ceremony led by Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan Wednesday, December 6.

Cheesecake Factory offers free slice and delivery in December

If you love the Cheesecake Factory but prefer eating in instead of dining out, the restaurant chain has a sweet deal for you.