High school does not let students choose prom dates; instead, dates are assigned randomly
A high school in Illinois has an unusual rule: you don't get to pick your prom date. Instead, Aquin High School in Freeport has the boys draw names. Then each boy has to think of a creative skit to use to ask their date to the dance.
A high school in Illinois has an unusual rule: you don't get to pick your prom date. Instead, Aquin High School in Freeport has the boys draw names. Then each boy has to think of a creative skit to use to ask their date to the dance.
Michigan teen who won lottery will give away most of $500,000 win
A Lansing-area teenager who won a $500,000 jackpot on a scratch-off ticket says he's going to give away most of the money that he won - to his parents.
A Lansing-area teenager who won a $500,000 jackpot on a scratch-off ticket says he's going to give away most of the money that he won - to his parents.
A Muppet with autism to join 'Sesame Street'
Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted.
Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted.
Officer's graphic play intended to scare kids away from gangs
Chicago police officer Denise Gathings-Harris has seen gang violence up close and how children as young as 12 are recruited into their ranks. That is why she wrote the play, “My Soul Cries Out Stop” -- hoping the pen is mightier than the sword.
Chicago police officer Denise Gathings-Harris has seen gang violence up close and how children as young as 12 are recruited into their ranks. That is why she wrote the play, “My Soul Cries Out Stop” -- hoping the pen is mightier than the sword.
Getting yoga pants clean makes our oceans dirty
Yoga pants could be very problematic for our oceans.
Yoga pants could be very problematic for our oceans.
PGA golfer fearlessly pushes 8-foot gator off course
Cody Gribble gave new meaning to a risky play on the par-5 sixth hole over water at Bay Hill on Thursday.
Cody Gribble gave new meaning to a risky play on the par-5 sixth hole over water at Bay Hill on Thursday.
Airline offers free upgrades -- if you're nice
Looking for a free upgrade on your next flight? For the UK airline Monarch, it’s now official: being nice pays off.
Looking for a free upgrade on your next flight? For the UK airline Monarch, it’s now official: being nice pays off.
Stunning bioluminescence lights up Tasmanian beaches
A stunning natural phenomenon occurred along the shores of Tasmania this week. The waters lit up with a glowing blue color, an event called bioluminescence.
A stunning natural phenomenon occurred along the shores of Tasmania this week. The waters lit up with a glowing blue color, an event called bioluminescence.
Snake slithers from A/C vent of Venice woman's car
Experienced gardeners will say most snakes should not be feared because they eat mice and are not venomous. Experienced drivers, however, will tell you a snake in your car is not a great sign.
Experienced gardeners will say most snakes should not be feared because they eat mice and are not venomous. Experienced drivers, however, will tell you a snake in your car is not a great sign.
Customer builds fast food worker a new house
Think customer service in the fast food industry doesn’t go a long way? Then you haven’t talked to Shakeel Williams. His great customer service led to a brand new house.
Think customer service in the fast food industry doesn’t go a long way? Then you haven’t talked to Shakeel Williams. His great customer service led to a brand new house.
Florida man finds alligator hiding in garage
A man in Merritt Island found an alligator in his garage Monday on Wild Flower Street.
A man in Merritt Island found an alligator in his garage Monday on Wild Flower Street.
VIDEO: Brutal burger joint beating in Brooklyn
Four men viciously attacked and critically hurt a guy who was just trying to be generous to them at a fast-food joint in Brooklyn, police said.
Four men viciously attacked and critically hurt a guy who was just trying to be generous to them at a fast-food joint in Brooklyn, police said.
'Jail dog' needs a forever family
He is a little dog with a lot of heart and is now in need a good home. Bandit spent the past three years as the official mascot of the Gwinnett County Jail’s jail dogs program, but he now needs a forever family. Staff and inmates at the Gwinett County Jail hope a FOX 5 fan will adopt him.
He is a little dog with a lot of heart and is now in need a good home. Bandit spent the past three years as the official mascot of the Gwinnett County Jail’s jail dogs program, but he now needs a forever family. Staff and inmates at the Gwinett County Jail hope a FOX 5 fan will adopt him.
Young Valley heart transplant recipient passes away
Sad news to report: A five-year-old Valley girl who received a new heart in 2013 has passed away.
Sad news to report: A five-year-old Valley girl who received a new heart in 2013 has passed away.
Pornhub plows Boston, NYC streets for free during East Coast snowstorm
The big East Coast snowstorm has many residents hunkering down in their homes trying to stay warm while the snow falls outside, and the plow truck drivers are busy. But adult entertainment website Pornhub wants to help.
The big East Coast snowstorm has many residents hunkering down in their homes trying to stay warm while the snow falls outside, and the plow truck drivers are busy. But adult entertainment website Pornhub wants to help.
Marijuana-filled cooler worth $24K donated to Goodwill
Somebody donated a lot more than they intended to the Goodwill in Monroe, Washington last week.
Somebody donated a lot more than they intended to the Goodwill in Monroe, Washington last week.
WATCH: Drive-thru worker jumps into 'hero mode,' helps officer
A fast-food worker jumped out his drive-thru window to help an off-duty Florida police officer suffering a medical emergency.
A fast-food worker jumped out his drive-thru window to help an off-duty Florida police officer suffering a medical emergency.
WATCH: Gas pump explodes after car crashes into it
A collision between two cars in Seattle sent one of the vehicles careening into a gas pump, causing it to explode.
A collision between two cars in Seattle sent one of the vehicles careening into a gas pump, causing it to explode.
Woman burned after headphones explode on flight to Australia
An Australian woman suffered burns to her face after her battery-operated headphones exploded during a flight from Beijing to Melbourne, Australian air safety investigators said Wednesday.
An Australian woman suffered burns to her face after her battery-operated headphones exploded during a flight from Beijing to Melbourne, Australian air safety investigators said Wednesday.
Hockey fan gives extra ticket to homeless man, bond during game
Jimmy Mains was on his way to see his Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning when he was approached by a man who was down on his luck. The man, named Rob, asked him for money outside PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Mains was on his way to see his Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning when he was approached by a man who was down on his luck. The man, named Rob, asked him for money outside PPG Paints Arena.