'Do not eat this cereal': CDC links Honey Smacks, salmonella

ATLANTA (AP) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a popular Kellogg's cereal has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has infected 100 people in 33 states. The CDC announced Thursday that customers should avoid Honey Smacks, tweeting, "Do not eat this cereal." The agency says it found salmonella in samples of Honey Smacks, which has been subject to a...

Instagram model bitten by shark while posing for pictures

An Instagram model is fortunate to still have her arm after getting bit by a shark while posing for pictures in the water on a trip to the Bahamas.

Bourdain gets posthumous Emmy noms for 'Parts Unknown'

Globe-trotting food chronicler Anthony Bourdain has received several posthumous Emmy nominations on Thursday. Bourdain's CNN series, "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," got six nods, including two personally for Bourdain as executive producer, host and writer. A seventh nod went to his "Explore Parts Unknown" on cnn.com. Bourdain took his life in early June in eastern...

FIFA asks broadcasters to show fewer attractive women in bid to fight sexism

FIFA is asking television networks and its own in-house production team to air fewer images of attractive women in the final two games of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Lawyer: Charges against Stormy Daniels dismissed after arrest at Ohio strip club

A lawyer for porn actress Stormy Daniels says charges against her have been dismissed after she was arrested while performing at an Ohio strip club and charged with letting patrons touch her in violation of a state law. Her attorney said Thursday she was set up in a sting operation.

Papa John's founder resigns, apologizes for using racial slur

NEW YORK (AP) - Papa John's founder John Schnatter has resigned as chairman of the board. The company made the announcement late Wednesday, hours after Schnatter apologized for using a racial slur during a conference call in May. Forbes said Schnatter used the N-word during a media training exercise. When asked how he would distance himself from racist groups, Schnatter reportedly...

92-year-old grandpa beaten with brick reacts to arrest of his alleged attacker

A 92-year-old grandfather who was viciously beaten by a woman with a brick while walking in his Willowbrook neighborhood last week is reacting to the arrest of his alleged attacker.

Henry County triplets graduate with perfect GPA's

A Henry County family has a unique academic distinction to be proud of. A set of triplets graduated summa cum laude from Ola High School, each with a 4.0 grade point average.

Second suspect arrested in slaying of rapper XXXTentacion

Authorities in Florida have made a second arrest in the June shooting death of emerging rap star XXXTentacion.

'World's Ugliest Dog' Zsa Zsa from Minnesota passes away

The English bulldog Zsa Zsa from Anoka, Minnesota who captured hearts after winning this year's "World's Ugliest Dog" title has passed away, according to one of her owners.

Daring Thai cave rescue ends with all 12 boys, coach saved

MAE SAI, Thailand (AP/WTXF) -- All 12 boys and their soccer coach have been rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand, the Thai navy SEALs said Tuesday, ending an 18-day ordeal that riveted people around the world.

Shocking! IHOP comes clean about IHOb name change

NEW YORK (AP) - IHOP has come clean. The pancake chain has acknowledged that a name change announced last month was just a publicity stunt to promote its hamburger menu. The company best known for its breakfasts already had burgers on the menu but had started using the IHOb name on social media, its website and for in-store promotions to draw attention to a new line of burgers made of Black...

Ending a long tradition, Southwest will stop serving peanuts

Southwest Airlines will stop giving away peanuts on flights next month, ending a tradition that goes back decades. The airline said Tuesday it was pulling peanuts from all flights because of concern for passengers with peanut allergies. They will be replaced by pretzels and, on some longer flights, other free snacks. Southwest says the decision follows months of deliberation and isn't tied...