Woman shot when she drops her own gun at Walmart

LEXINGTON, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Tennessee say a woman was injured when a gun she carried into a Walmart fired a shot after falling from its holster and hitting the floor.

Texas police catch 8-foot alligator heading toward Walmart in wild video

An 8-foot long alligator was stopped during its trek to Walmart by animal control officials and authorities with the Aransas Pass Police Department early Thursday morning.

Your star sign may be changing, REALLY!

It all began when NASA decided to update the astrological signs for the first time in 2000 years.  Laurie Cantillo, of the Planetary Exploration, Heliophysics Department was quoted by BBC Trending as saying, “We did the math, it wasn’t about changing signs. NASA reported that the Earth axis has changed, so the constellations are no longer in the same place they were a thousand...

Crews work to rescue deaf puppy stuck in hole in Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Rescue crews are feverishly working to save a 7-week-old deaf puppy that fell down a 50-foot (15-meter) crevice behind a house in Alabama. The puppy - Toffee - somehow fell into the inches-wide space and authorities have been working to free the dog since about 5 p.m. Thursday. The hole varies in size but isn't large enough for a human to climb into.

Boy's lawn business picks up after neighbors call police on him

A little boy and his young family members who were mowing a woman's lawn were briefly interrupted when the police were called on them, but thanks to the call and a viral video, his business is now booming. 

Capital Gazette suspected gunman charged with 5 counts of first degree murder

The man suspected in an attack at a newspaper office in Annapolis, Maryland that left four journalists and a staffer dead has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder.

Early morning SpaceX launch leaves dazzling display in sky

The latest SpaceX launch occurred before sunrise, and it left behind a dazzling show in the sky.  The launch occurred in Cape Canaveral, but residents across Florida -- including the Tampa Bay area -- were able it to see it for themselves.

Anonymous person buys $1M worth of toys at NC Toys 'R' Us

As Toys "R" Us stores across the country prepare to close for good on Friday night, an employee at a Raleigh location said they would not be open on the final day of business.

Listen: ‘Permit Patty' calls 911 on little girl, despite claiming she never did

A San Francisco woman whom the internet nicknamed “Permit Patty” lied when she said that she only pretended to call police on an 8-year-old-girl selling bottled water without a permit in front of her house. KTVU has obtained the 911 call in which Ettel is caught on tape.

Finnish festival features taxis in which customers pay by singing

You won’t need cash to ride in this Finnish taxi. Heck, you won’t even need your credit card. That’s because all you’ll need to ride this taxi is your voice (and a plane ticket to Europe).

Goodbye, Geoffrey: Toys R Us closing its last stores

NEW YORK (AP) - Toys R Us is closing its last U.S. stores by Friday, the end of a chain known for its sprawling stores, brightly colored logo and Geoffrey the giraffe mascot. But many of the children who happily sang the "I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid" jingle grew into busy parents who found shopping online more convenient. The company, which also owned the Babies...

Caught on camera: Snake pops out from under car's hood

You've heard of snakes on a plane, but how about snakes on your windshield? "Surprised, but at the same time I was driving, so there was no way I was going to panic because I didn't want to get in an accident," Layrd Mahler said. That's exactly what happened to Layrd Mahler when he was driving down Shea Boulevard on Monday morning.

Photo captures moment toddler's leg broke while on slide with mom

A New York mother is using a photo of the exact moment her daughter’s leg broke as a dire warning to others about the dangers of a seemingly harmless playground ritual. Heather Clare, of Long Island, was at the park with her then 12-month-old twins and was taking them down a plastic slide.