Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.
A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.
Scientists reconstruct face of 17th century ‘vampire’ buried with sickle across neck, padlock on foot
Archaeologists have reconstructed the face of a young woman who was buried in the 17th century with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe.
Archaeologists have reconstructed the face of a young woman who was buried in the 17th century with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe.
'Bear' in California car attack was actually a person in disguise, insurance officials say
There is a rather unusual twist in the story of a bear that attacked vehicles in California. Authorities now say the 'bear' is actually something else.
There is a rather unusual twist in the story of a bear that attacked vehicles in California. Authorities now say the 'bear' is actually something else.
Arrest made after hiker murdered in small mountain town slaying staged as bear attack
Nicholas Hamlett was captured in South Carolina after allegedly killing a man in Tennessee.
Nicholas Hamlett was captured in South Carolina after allegedly killing a man in Tennessee.
Police respond after owner accidentally takes python to Chili's
The python was found slithering in the parking lot of the restaurant and was later reunited with its owner.
The python was found slithering in the parking lot of the restaurant and was later reunited with its owner.
Escaped monkeys update: They're ‘having an adventure’
On Wednesday, 43 monkeys escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
On Wednesday, 43 monkeys escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul
A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.
A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.
Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide
An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.
An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.
Walmart employee found dead inside walk-in oven at store: police
Authorities in Canada are continuing an investigation into the death of a Walmart employee who was found inside a walk-in oven at the store.
Authorities in Canada are continuing an investigation into the death of a Walmart employee who was found inside a walk-in oven at the store.
Woman stuck upside down between boulders for 7 hours retrieving phone
A woman in Australia became stuck upside down between a pair of boulders for seven hours after falling into a crevice while trying to retrieve her dropped phone.
A woman in Australia became stuck upside down between a pair of boulders for seven hours after falling into a crevice while trying to retrieve her dropped phone.
Terrifying video shows coyote chasing little girl through backyard
“Dad, there’s a coyote," the child calmly says before jumping onto a table to escape from the animal chasing her.
“Dad, there’s a coyote," the child calmly says before jumping onto a table to escape from the animal chasing her.
Food item in Virginia woman's freezer was 84 years old, stuns family: 'Quite perplexing'
A Virginia man learned some of the family secrets attached to a decades-old frozen-food discovery.
A Virginia man learned some of the family secrets attached to a decades-old frozen-food discovery.
Visitor discovers 2.30-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds Park, 2nd-largest find of 2024
A visitor at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park discovered a 2.30-carat white diamond in the park's 37.5-acre search area, marking the second-largest find of 2024 and the third diamond over two carats found this year.
A visitor at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park discovered a 2.30-carat white diamond in the park's 37.5-acre search area, marking the second-largest find of 2024 and the third diamond over two carats found this year.
How many homeowners think their house is haunted? A majority, survey finds
Do you think your house might be haunted? If so, you’re not alone, a recent survey found.
Do you think your house might be haunted? If so, you’re not alone, a recent survey found.
Man allegedly trying to cremate his dog sparks Colorado wildfire, officials say
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
Meet the YouTubers who decided to join the search for the Kentucky gunman -- and found him
Fred and Sheila McCoy helped Kentucky authorities find what they believe are the remains of Joseph Couch, the shooter who fired shots at cars on a highway and wounded five people earlier this month.
Fred and Sheila McCoy helped Kentucky authorities find what they believe are the remains of Joseph Couch, the shooter who fired shots at cars on a highway and wounded five people earlier this month.
Watch: 8-year-old girl takes mom's car for Target run, police find her shopping
In a bold move, an 8-year-old Ohio girl decided a Target run was in order, so she grabbed her mom's car keys and took off on a 10-mile joyride. Along the way, she knocked over a mailbox but made it safely to the store, where police found her casually shopping.
In a bold move, an 8-year-old Ohio girl decided a Target run was in order, so she grabbed her mom's car keys and took off on a 10-mile joyride. Along the way, she knocked over a mailbox but made it safely to the store, where police found her casually shopping.
Rare lunar eclipse Harvest Moon visible over Texas Tuesday night
Tuesday’s full moon is also a supermoon, meaning the moon will be at its closest point to the Earth in its orbit and may seem bigger and brighter in the sky.
Tuesday’s full moon is also a supermoon, meaning the moon will be at its closest point to the Earth in its orbit and may seem bigger and brighter in the sky.
'Don’t store guns in ovens’: Loaded firearm fires multiple rounds after overheating
Police in Virginia are urging residents not to store guns or other items in ovens after a dangerous incident in Chesterfield.
Police in Virginia are urging residents not to store guns or other items in ovens after a dangerous incident in Chesterfield.
Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure
The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.
The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.