Lava spews from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is releasing red lava into a residential subdivision, prompting the county to order mandatory evacuations.

Serial pooper at New Jersey high school football field turns out to be superintendent, police say

Authorities said they cracked the case of a mysterious serial pooper targeting a high school football field in New Jersey and the identity of the suspect came as quite a surprise: the district’s superintendent.

Texans can get a free Lyft ride on Cinco de Mayo

For those planning on having a margarita (or a couple) this weekend for Cinco de Mayo, Lyft is offering a free sober ride home.

'Extreme cut-out' jeans sell for $168, draw mixed reactions

Just when we thought that “buttless jeans,” "thong jeans" and "show stopping" denim thongs were behind us, a retailer is making headlines yet again for a pair of high-priced and barely-there denim pants.

DC-area teen's heartwarming promposal goes viral (VIDEO)

An Anacostia High School cheerleader's sweet promposal is pulling on the internet's heartstrings and has gone viral.

Silver Spring ice cream shop selling cannabis-infused coffee

A Silver Spring ice cream shop is offering a new item on its menu for those who want a cup o’ Joe – cannabis-infused coffee.

Southwest flight lands in Cleveland with broken window

A Southwest Airlines flight made an unscheduled landing in Cleveland on Wednesday after a window broke.  The window panes on a Southwest airplanes and other commercial aircraft are made of two pieces of Plexiglass forming an insulated barrier to protect cabin pressure.

0.5K charity road race in Texas starts and ends with a beer

BOERNE, Texas (AP) - So many people have registered for a very short road race near San Antonio that no other "underachievers" are allowed to enroll. The first Boerne (BER'-nee) 0.5K is scheduled for May 5 in the city of the same name. Organizers say their city permit won't allow more than 100 "fellow underachievers" on the 546-yard (499-meter) course.

Actor Bill Murray helps Florida couple with gender reveal

Jacqueline and Michael Davis, of Palm Coast, Florida attended the Murray Bros. Caddyshack Golf Tournament at World Golf Village in St. Augustine last week, where they were going to find out the gender of their baby. 

Soldier killed in Afghanistan weeks before deployment was to end

The 22-year-old U.S. service member killed Monday during a combat operation in eastern Afghanistan died just weeks before his deployment was scheduled to end.

Budweiser releases new beer based on George Washington's handwritten recipe

Budweiser has revealed its newest addition to the Reserve Collection – a Freedom Reserve Red Lager inspired by a recipe handwritten by first president George Washington.

Cherry cola, piña colada among new Oreo flavors

Cookie lovers beware: Oreo is stocking store shelves with new, limited-edition flavors of its sweet snacks. 

North Texas quints graduating from UNT together

One North Texas family has five children graduating college this year. The Diaz quintuplets -- Enna, Maria, Emilio, George and John -- are all earning their degrees from the University of North Texas.

Police get call for "vicious dog" find playful pit bull instead

Police in Texas got a call for a "vicious dog" in a neighborhood this weekend but upon arrival found an affectionate, playful pit bull instead. 

With girls joining the ranks, Boy Scouts plan a name change

NEW YORK (AP) - For 108 years, the Boy Scouts of America's flagship program has been known simply as the Boy Scouts. With girls soon entering the ranks, the group says that iconic name will change. The organization on Wednesday announced a new name for its Boy Scouts program: Scouts BSA. The change will take effect next February.

Kanye West says 400 years of slavery was "a choice" for African-Americans

Following a string of Twitter rants last week, Kanye West turned up at the TMZ offices on Tuesday to film “TMZ Live” and made controversial comments about slavery that caused offense.

Movie theater bans pajamas

A movie theater in New Zealand is getting international attention for a new dress code that bans pajamas.

Southlake identity theft suspect arrested and then released

The Southlake identity theft suspect whose picture went viral on social media was arrested over the weekend. She was also released shortly afterward because of medical concerns.