School says Virginia girl’s story about classmates ambushing her, cutting her hair was a hoax
A 12-year-old Virginia girl’s claim that she’d been held down by three classmates who cut her dreadlocks was a hoax, according to school officials.
Canadian man reunited with his dog 4 years after he went missing
A man got a call from an animal shelter over 400 miles away saying they had found his dog who went missing four years ago.
Toddler’s infectious laugh during ABC's lesson with dad goes viral: 'Is he laughing with me or at me'
Children learn play and this little guy had the perfect playmate teaching him the alphabets
Pornography plays on I-75 electronic billboard in Auburn Hills
Someone decided that playing pornography on a double-sided billboard on I-75 in Auburn Hills would be entertaining. It lasted about 15 or 20 minutes.
Large gator captured next to alligator warning sign at Tampa park
On Sunday, one large gator decided to hang out right next to one of those signs at Rowlett Park in Tampa.
Southern California resident hospitalized with more than 100 bee stings
A southern California resident has been hospitalized after being stung by bees more than 100 times.
Woman born with congenital amputation dresses as Cinderella with glass arm
If "a dream is a wish that your heart makes," one California woman's wish to celebrate differences as a body-positive congenital amputee has come true. The avid cosplayer recently dressed as Cinderella proudly wore a glass arm in lieu of the princess's famed lost slipper in a series of pictures that have gone viral on social media.
Texas school bus driver mows grass outside vacant home so kids don't have to stand in weeds
A school bus driver in Texas is being praised for going above and beyond for the students on his route.
Halloween candy map reveals which state prefers what
Is your state a “gimme a Break” or a “melts in your mouth, not in your hand” kind of state? Or maybe “there’s no wrong way to eat a Reese’s” is more accurate?
Air Force Sergeant saves choking baby while flying to award ceremony
A member of the United States Air Force is being praised for saving the life of a choking baby while flying back to the United States. Amazingly, he was traveling at the time to attend an event that would award him for his other heroic actions.
National Coffee Day deals for a pick-me-up
Sunday, September 29 is National Coffee Day. If you're a caffeine fan, here are a few deals to score a hot cup for less!
KFC surprises single mom who walked 3 miles to work daily with a brand new car
Every day, Crystal Lachance would make her way to work on foot at a local KFC in Oregon to support her 8-year-old son, walking three miles for over a year.
Northeast Philly nursing home residents prove it's never too late to find love
Two residents at a Northeast Philadelphia nursing home prove it's never too late to find love. They tied the knot Friday afternoon.
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TVA implodes 500-foot stacks at idled Alabama coal plant
Workers have used explosives to implode a pair of 500-foot-tall (152-meter-tall) stacks at an idled Tennessee Valley Authority coal plant in Alabama.
Indiana trooper saves boy, 5, choking in family minivan
An Indiana state trooper is being credited with saving a 5-year-old boy who began choking as his family was returning from vacation.
Mom orders Instant Pot-themed birthday cake for 2-year-old 'obsessed' with the appliance
Kristyn Miller’s son Jaxon was turning 2, and instead of a more traditional birthday cake, Kristyn decided to get something that really spoke to her son’s unique interests: an Instant Pot.
Baby on board: Airline introduces child seat map to allow passengers to avoid sitting next to babies
The company's child seat map feature during the booking process shows customers the seats where tickets have already been purchased for young children.
Florida teens stranded in ocean saved by boat named 'Amen' after desperate prayer for help
Two Jacksonville, Florida teens are lucky to be alive after getting stranded at sea.