Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees its shadow

The handlers of Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog announced there would be six more weeks of winter after Phil saw its shadow.

How to sound like an NFL fan while watching the Super Bowl

If you're among the millions of people who watch precisely one NFL game each year, yet want to sound like a real football fan during Sunday's Super Bowl, The Associated Press has you covered.

Police: Driver of truck backs over car in road rage incident

Ocala police officers say the driver of a truck ran over a smaller car -- crushing the hood and windshield -- during an apparent incident of road rage.

Detroit family caught in Iraq travel ban, says mom died waiting to come home

Mike Hager said he was returning home with his family that included his sick mom. They were returning home to the United States after she made her last visit to their home country. As they were waiting in line at the airport in Iraq on Friday, he was told that he could pass through because he was a U.S. citizen. But his family members - including his mom - weren't allowed, despite holding...

McDonald's introduces 'McDelivery' service in Tampa Bay area

Finally, the ultimate American dream has been realized: McDonald's delivery is real. And, it's in the Tampa Bay area. 

Lakeland teen masters hands-free babysitting

We're getting a lesson in the ingenuity and bravery of teenagers from a mother and her niece-turned-babysitter. 

Critics don't even want animatronic Trump to speak

Some critics of President Donald Trump are so adamant in their opposition that they don't even want a fake version of him to speak.  

Abandoned baby kangaroo to be raised by Brevard Zoo

A baby kangaroo is getting a 2nd chance after being abandoned by its mother. The Brevard Zoo announced on Tuesday that its animal care team has been on round-the-clock care for a tiny red kangaroo after being ejected from its mother's pouch.

Tooth infection leads to 26-year-old California dad's death

A California long-haul trucker died early Monday after a tooth infection spread to his lungs, Fox 40 reported.

Lose the scoop: Ben & Jerry's announces ice cream 'slices'

It's happened to everyone: You set out to just have a few bites of Ben & Jerry's, but before you know it, you're staring at an empty ice cream container.  Now, the popular ice cream makers have a solution -- and it involves extra chocolate.

'Get off your phone!!' Day care's message to parents goes viral

A day care in Texas has one message to parents picking up their children: Get off your phone. And it’s going viral.

NASA releases most detailed images of Saturn's rings yet

NASA released Monday unprecedented images of Saturn's rings showing twice the detail ever observed before.

'Alexa, order me a Starbucks latte'

Need a quick java fix? Starbucks is about to make it even easier to order and pay for your coffee.

Dog lost during Hurricane Matthew woos police, gets adopted

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care & Control is used to chasing after animals, not the other way around. And when they were helping during Hurricane Matthew three weeks ago, one particular pup ran straight into their truck and into their hearts. 

Youth getting off the street and into the boxing gym

Sally Hazelgrove was determined to give the young men in the heart of Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood something more to dream about. In 2004, she went out on the streets to ask gang members what could get them off the block. The response? Boxing. She started teaching boxing and today 3 dozen boys, ages 7 to 18, train after school at Sally’s Crushers Club.  

Barber takes to the streets to offer free haircuts to homeless

Brennon Jones of Philadelphia is making a big difference in his community all because he asked himself a very simple question. 

Police: Burger King workers sold marijuana at drive-thru

Police say two employees at a New Hampshire Burger King have been arrested on drug charges after authorities were tipped off that drive-thru customers who asked for extra crispy fries got marijuana with their meal.