Grandmother's prayer closet withstands EF4 tornado in Alabama

Recovery efforts continue this week in Alabama after an EF4 tornado touched down earlier this month, destroying everything in its path. 

Gucci sells $870 sneakers that purposely look dirty

Gucci the Italian luxury brand recently released 'pre-distressed' sneakers labeled as vintage. They are purposely made to look dirty, but believe it or not, Gucci actually provides cleaning instructions in case the high-priced shoes actually get dirty?

Senior golden retriever gets 'seeing-eye puppy' after losing his eyes

When Charlie the golden retriever lost his sight to glaucoma, his human mom and dad were not sure how their 11-year-old furry friend would get along. 

House committee votes to ban corporal punishment in schools

Corporal punishment including spanking could soon be banned in all schools across the state. This comes after a House Education committee voted in favor of the ban this week. 

Turkey stops traffic so flock can cross safely

Why did the turkey cross the road? Who knows! But we do know that they did so very safely.

Maryland mom celebrates news of being cancer-free

A woman’s victory celebration after learning that she is finally cancer free is touching hearts across the world.

Ex-President George W. Bush gets 1st hole-in-one at Dallas course

DALLAS (AP) - Former President George W. Bush has made a hole-in-one at a Dallas course that will soon host his institute's Warrior Open honoring wounded U.S. military personnel. A photo posted Wednesday on Bush's Instagram account shows the beaming 43rd U.S. president holding a golf ball on the par-3 12th green of Trinity Forest Golf Club.

Little girl with mermaid-inspired hairdo wins school's 'Crazy Hair Day'

A pre-kindergartener named Atlantis won Crazy Hair Day at her school after her mom went all out to style her hair to look just like Princess Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” the little girl’s big sister shared on Twitter Tuesday.

"Vasectomy Cake" made by Nashville bakery goes viral

A Tennessee bakery is getting some out-of-state attention because of a rather unusual cake it made for a client.

NJ police officer helps autistic boy find teddy bear

A Woodbridge, New Jersey police officer put his autism response training into action when he helped 'rescue' a lost teddy bear.

Support rises in all age groups for legalizing marijuana, poll finds

A growing majority of Americans say marijuana should be legal, underscoring a national shift as more states embrace cannabis for medical or recreational use.

Dozens of rattlesnakes removed from under Texas home

ALBANY, Texas (AP) - A Texas homeowner who reported seeing "a few" snakes under his home actually had dozens of rattlesnakes living beneath his house. Big Country Snake Removal, which was called in to help, said the homeowner crawled underneath his home after strong winds disrupted his cable television service. He saw a few snakes, quickly crawled out and contacted the snake removal...

Labrador retriever most popular US dog breed for 28th year

Labrador retrievers aren't letting go of their hold on U.S. dog lovers, but German shorthaired pointers are tugging on the top ranks of doggy popularity, according to new American Kennel Club data.

Recent rain means lush, bright wildflowers across Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Experts say recent rain across much of Texas has contributed to a spectacular 2019 wildflowers season. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department on Tuesday announced the colorful displays range from bluebonnets to buttercups to Indian blanket. Botanist Jason Singhurst says admirers of wildflowers can expect more concentrations through April and into May.