Starbucks, citing environment, is ditching plastic straws
SEATTLE (AP/WTXF) -- Starbucks, citing the environmental threat to oceans, will ban plastic straws from all of its stores globally in less than two years.
SEATTLE (AP/WTXF) -- Starbucks, citing the environmental threat to oceans, will ban plastic straws from all of its stores globally in less than two years.
Lost dog found after missing for 2 years
A dog that ran away from home two years ago, is finally home and reunited with its owner.
A dog that ran away from home two years ago, is finally home and reunited with its owner.
Texas sheriff's deputy's Selena lip sync goes viral
A Texas sheriff’s deputy is going viral with her Selena-inspired rendition of the popular lip sync challenge.
A Texas sheriff’s deputy is going viral with her Selena-inspired rendition of the popular lip sync challenge.
Krispy Kreme brings back chocolate glaze doughnut for one day only
Krispy Kreme is bringing back the fan favorite, chocolate glaze doughnut, for one day only: World Chocolate Day.
Krispy Kreme is bringing back the fan favorite, chocolate glaze doughnut, for one day only: World Chocolate Day.
Tails wag and tears flow as stolen dog returns home
More than a month after he was dog-napped, Guido the pug is home. An anonymous tip led deputies to the good Samaritan who'd found the stolen-then-abandoned dog.
More than a month after he was dog-napped, Guido the pug is home. An anonymous tip led deputies to the good Samaritan who'd found the stolen-then-abandoned dog.
Virginia man bakes cookies on dashboard of car
For one man, he took a play out of Arizona's book and baked a dozen chocolate chip cookies in the hot Virginia sun.
For one man, he took a play out of Arizona's book and baked a dozen chocolate chip cookies in the hot Virginia sun.
WRONG NUMBER: Man arrested after he mistakenly texts Fairfax Co. officer trying to sell him pot
A mistake worthy of a Cheech and Chong skit has left a man under arrest in northern Virginia on drug-distribution charges.
A mistake worthy of a Cheech and Chong skit has left a man under arrest in northern Virginia on drug-distribution charges.
NYPD sings 'happy birthday' to homeless woman
Video shared on Facebook shows a heartwarming moment between members of New York's finest and a homeless woman.
Video shared on Facebook shows a heartwarming moment between members of New York's finest and a homeless woman.
Chimpanzee has emotional reunion with foster parents
A couple who helps nurture primates being raised in captivity had a touching reunion in Miami with one of their former foster chimpanzees.
A couple who helps nurture primates being raised in captivity had a touching reunion in Miami with one of their former foster chimpanzees.
Woman live tweets blossoming romance on Dallas-bound flight
A woman on a Dallas-bound flight captured what may have been the start of a modern-day romance and went viral in the process.
A woman on a Dallas-bound flight captured what may have been the start of a modern-day romance and went viral in the process.
Out of the water, Dallas dogs can't stop doggy paddling
Two Texas dogs -- donned in bright-colored life jackets -- weren't ready to stop swimming.
Two Texas dogs -- donned in bright-colored life jackets -- weren't ready to stop swimming.
Japanese players, fans clean up after themselves following crushing World Cup loss
The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.
The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.
Four for July 4th: Houston couple welcomes quadruplets home from the hospital
One Southwest Houston family has four reasons to celebrate this Fourth of July. This Independence Day, Linda and Thomas Agi welcomed home newborn quadruplets from the Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), four weeks after they made their debut in the world.
One Southwest Houston family has four reasons to celebrate this Fourth of July. This Independence Day, Linda and Thomas Agi welcomed home newborn quadruplets from the Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), four weeks after they made their debut in the world.
Rest of whiskey storage warehouse collapses in Kentucky
Whiskey barrels were piled in a mountainous heap Wednesday after the rest of a whiskey storage warehouse collapsed in Kentucky, nearly two weeks after part of the decades-old structure came crashing down.
Whiskey barrels were piled in a mountainous heap Wednesday after the rest of a whiskey storage warehouse collapsed in Kentucky, nearly two weeks after part of the decades-old structure came crashing down.
Blue Bell Fudge Bars return to store shelves
A classic Blue Bell treat is returning to stores – Fudge Bars.
A classic Blue Bell treat is returning to stores – Fudge Bars.
Police pull protester off Statue of Liberty
The 4th of July at Liberty Island was a chaotic holiday.
The 4th of July at Liberty Island was a chaotic holiday.
Phoenix Zoo welcomes second baby giraffe
The Phoenix Zoo welcomed a female baby Masai giraffe last Tuesday, which is the second giraffe birth at the zoo in the past year.
The Phoenix Zoo welcomed a female baby Masai giraffe last Tuesday, which is the second giraffe birth at the zoo in the past year.
Miki Sudo downs 37 hot dogs to win fifth women's title
NEW YORK (AP) - Miki Sudo (MIHK'-ee SOO'-doh) downed 37 franks to win her fifth straight title in the women's competition of the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest. The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she consumed last year but still beat out second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Lesco chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
NEW YORK (AP) - Miki Sudo (MIHK'-ee SOO'-doh) downed 37 franks to win her fifth straight title in the women's competition of the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest. The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she consumed last year but still beat out second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Lesco chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
Funds restored to nation's oldest U.S. veteran's bank account
Volma Overton confirmed with FOX7 that Richard Overton's funds have been restored by Bank of America.
Volma Overton confirmed with FOX7 that Richard Overton's funds have been restored by Bank of America.
Tips to keep your pet safe during Fourth of July fireworks
Every year, pets are lost, hurt, and even killed after being scared by Fourth of July fireworks. These tips will help keep them safe.
Every year, pets are lost, hurt, and even killed after being scared by Fourth of July fireworks. These tips will help keep them safe.