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.
'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.
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.
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.
Staff members at one Scottsdale restaurant have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, after someone left a really, really big tip.
Digital currency Bitcoin gaining relevancy with soaring values
An online currency called Bitcoin is making headlines lately. But what is it?
An online currency called Bitcoin is making headlines lately. But what is it?
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.
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.
Toddler signals 'help' using sign language in hilarious Christmas picture with Santa
A toddler's hilarious picture with Santa Clause has gone viral because it's super relatable.
A toddler's hilarious picture with Santa Clause has gone viral because it's super relatable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.