Lawyer, 99, will retire 'when they carry me out of here'
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Attorney Morton Katz, 99, recalls just one client assigned to him as a special public defender who made an issue of his age. That man, charged with stealing a car while on probation, was unhappy about how long it was taking to resolve his case. "He wrote me the most vicious letters," Katz said. "The mildest one began, you senile old son of a - well I...
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Attorney Morton Katz, 99, recalls just one client assigned to him as a special public defender who made an issue of his age. That man, charged with stealing a car while on probation, was unhappy about how long it was taking to resolve his case. "He wrote me the most vicious letters," Katz said. "The mildest one began, you senile old son of a - well I...
Trix cereal is bringing back fruit shapes from the 90s
Trix lovers from the 1990s are rejoicing as the cereal is going retro.
Trix lovers from the 1990s are rejoicing as the cereal is going retro.
Mom suing son's high school after he didn't make varsity soccer team
A mother is suing a northeast Missouri high school for discrimination after her son didn't make the varsity soccer team and was kicked off the junior varsity team last month.
A mother is suing a northeast Missouri high school for discrimination after her son didn't make the varsity soccer team and was kicked off the junior varsity team last month.
Man taking selfie falls into flooded Potomac River, rescued by witnesses (VIDEO)
A man was reportedly taking a selfie when he slipped into the raging and flooded Potomac River Sunday night, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials say.
A man was reportedly taking a selfie when he slipped into the raging and flooded Potomac River Sunday night, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials say.
Central Texas surf resort closed for 'brain-eating amoeba' testing
WACO, Texas (AP) - A landlocked surf resort in Central Texas closed on Friday after a man who visited died from what is commonly known to as a "brain-eating amoeba." The Waco Tribune-Herald reports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is testing BSR Cable Park's Surf Resort for Naegleria (nee-GLEHR'-yah) fowleri (FOW'-lur-eye), a rare but highly deadly ameba...
WACO, Texas (AP) - A landlocked surf resort in Central Texas closed on Friday after a man who visited died from what is commonly known to as a "brain-eating amoeba." The Waco Tribune-Herald reports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is testing BSR Cable Park's Surf Resort for Naegleria (nee-GLEHR'-yah) fowleri (FOW'-lur-eye), a rare but highly deadly ameba...
Toddlers stick together in 'Slinky Dog' costume
An adorable costume for two kids gave them some spring in their step.
An adorable costume for two kids gave them some spring in their step.
Facebook says 50M user accounts affected by security breach
NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook reported a major security breach in which 50 million user accounts were accessed by unknown attackers. The attackers gained the ability to "seize control" of those user accounts, Facebook said, by stealing digital keys the company uses to keep users logged in. Facebook has logged out the 50 million breached users - plus another 40 million who were vulnerable...
NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook reported a major security breach in which 50 million user accounts were accessed by unknown attackers. The attackers gained the ability to "seize control" of those user accounts, Facebook said, by stealing digital keys the company uses to keep users logged in. Facebook has logged out the 50 million breached users - plus another 40 million who were vulnerable...
M&Ms to launch chocolate bars, hazelnut spread-flavored candies
M&M fans were in for a sweet surprise on Tuesday, when the company behind the candy brand shared plans for two new products: chocolate bars and hazelnut-flavored candies.
M&M fans were in for a sweet surprise on Tuesday, when the company behind the candy brand shared plans for two new products: chocolate bars and hazelnut-flavored candies.
Seal slaps kayaker with octopus in New Zealand
A kayaker in New Zealand was in for a surprise when a nearby seal popped up and slapped him with an octopus. Kyle Mulinder was kayaking off the coast of Kaikoura, on New Zealand’s South Island, Daily Mail reports, when the playful seal came out of the water and hit him in the face with an octopus tentacle.
A kayaker in New Zealand was in for a surprise when a nearby seal popped up and slapped him with an octopus. Kyle Mulinder was kayaking off the coast of Kaikoura, on New Zealand’s South Island, Daily Mail reports, when the playful seal came out of the water and hit him in the face with an octopus tentacle.
Boy Scouts neckerchief sliders recalled due to high levels of lead
Nearly 110,000 neckerchief sliders, produced by the Boy Scouts of America, have been recalled over lead concerns, according to federal officials.
Nearly 110,000 neckerchief sliders, produced by the Boy Scouts of America, have been recalled over lead concerns, according to federal officials.
LEGO wheelchair built for injured turtle at Maryland Zoo
An injured wild eastern box turtle at the Maryland Zoo is on the mend after a wheelchair was built for him using LEGOs.
An injured wild eastern box turtle at the Maryland Zoo is on the mend after a wheelchair was built for him using LEGOs.
Clam-flavored candy canes will change how you feel about Christmas forever
A company, whose employees seem to pride themselves on creating items no one knew they wanted, has spent the last year coming up with new candy cane flavors, just in time for the holidays.
A company, whose employees seem to pride themselves on creating items no one knew they wanted, has spent the last year coming up with new candy cane flavors, just in time for the holidays.
You can now buy Mac and Cheese candy canes
This Christmas, you may find something “cheesy” in your stocking: macaroni and cheese-flavored candy canes.
This Christmas, you may find something “cheesy” in your stocking: macaroni and cheese-flavored candy canes.
Included in House FAA bill: Minimum size for airline seats
The House voted Wednesday to direct the federal government to set a minimum size for airline seats, bar passengers from being kicked off overbooked planes, and consider whether to restrict animals on planes. Those and other passenger-related provisions were included in a bill to authorize Federal Aviation Administration programs for five years. The House approved the measure by a 398-23 vote,...
The House voted Wednesday to direct the federal government to set a minimum size for airline seats, bar passengers from being kicked off overbooked planes, and consider whether to restrict animals on planes. Those and other passenger-related provisions were included in a bill to authorize Federal Aviation Administration programs for five years. The House approved the measure by a 398-23 vote,...
Uber agrees to $148M settlement with states over data breach
CHICAGO (AP) - Uber will pay $148 million and tighten data security after the ride-hailing company failed for a year to notify drivers that hackers had stolen their personal information, according to a settlement announced Wednesday. Uber Technologies Inc. reached the agreement with all 50 states and the District of Columbia after a massive data breach in 2016. Instead of reporting it, Uber hid...
CHICAGO (AP) - Uber will pay $148 million and tighten data security after the ride-hailing company failed for a year to notify drivers that hackers had stolen their personal information, according to a settlement announced Wednesday. Uber Technologies Inc. reached the agreement with all 50 states and the District of Columbia after a massive data breach in 2016. Instead of reporting it, Uber hid...
Chandler woman stopped for driving in HOV lane with fake baby
CHANDLER, Ariz. (KSAZ) - It's happened again, and this time, with a fake baby. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a motorcycle trooper stopped a woman for driving in the HOV lane of a Valley freeway with a baby doll in her car.
CHANDLER, Ariz. (KSAZ) - It's happened again, and this time, with a fake baby. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a motorcycle trooper stopped a woman for driving in the HOV lane of a Valley freeway with a baby doll in her car.
Stars player wears fan's replica sweater during game
A Dallas Stars fan showed his true colors when he took the shirt – or sweater – off his back and gave it to a player.
A Dallas Stars fan showed his true colors when he took the shirt – or sweater – off his back and gave it to a player.
So sweet!
Six Flags holds 'Coffin Challenge' requiring guests to stay in coffin for 30 hours
Six Flags amusement park in Eureka, Mo., is holding a morbid contest for the brave – and not claustrophobic.
Six Flags amusement park in Eureka, Mo., is holding a morbid contest for the brave – and not claustrophobic.
School bus driver arrested for letting kids take the wheel
Parents at an Indiana school are outraged after shocking video was shared of a school bus driver who is accused of letting students get behind the wheel.
Parents at an Indiana school are outraged after shocking video was shared of a school bus driver who is accused of letting students get behind the wheel.