Twins born on 'Star Wars' Day named Luke and Leia

A Utah couple welcomed twins—a boy and a girl—on May 4, which all good sci-fi nerds know is Star Wars Day (May the 4th, May the Force—you get the idea.)

Texas woman's $18 bet on Kentucky Derby day wins $1.2 million

A Texas woman won $1.2 million on an $18 'Pick 5' bet that included Kentucky Derby winner Justify. The Austin Statesman reported on Sunday that the woman, who was not identified but posed for a picture, will be taking home about the same amount as the owners of the race’s winner. Justify's team reportedly made $1.4 million.

Boy comes back to life before organs are donated

A 13-year-old boy from Alabama is back home after a miraculous recovery from a traumatic injury.

Woman microwaves and blows up urine sample at 7-Eleven

DENVER (AP) - A Colorado woman has been cited by police after a container of what appeared to be urine blew up as she was heating it up in a microwave at a 7-Eleven. Police say the incident occurred in the convenience store chain's Aurora location last week when the clerk heard a loud bang and saw 26-year-old Angelique Sanchez take a white plastic bottle out of the microwave.

Teen buys new shoes for her classmate in emotional video

A South Carolina high school student decided to use her hard earned cash for a random act of kindness. Sofi Cruz Turner has known her friend Jahiem since the 3rd grade. "He has always been that one student where he does all of his work when due, never misses school...

Lacrosse team in St. Mary's County sings national anthem after speakers fail

When the national anthem couldn't be played at a school in St. Mary’s County due to technical difficulties, a boy’s lacrosse team showed their patriotism by singing it loud and proud.

Dallas Zoo names baby giraffe after Jason Witten

The Dallas Zoo’s new baby giraffe has been named after retired football legend Jason Witten.

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.