Police: Fake makeup contaminated with human feces

Los Angeles Police said Saturday that some counterfeit cosmetics were contaminated with human waste.

VIDEO: Gorilla mom snuggles her newborn baby at National Zoo

A new baby gorilla was born over the weekend at the National Zoo. The zoo says western lowland gorilla Calaya gave birth to a baby boy at 6:25 p.m. on Sunday.

Kevin Hart to Philly Starbucks: "Make this right"

Philadelphia native and comedian Kevin Hart has responded to the controversial arrest of two black men at a Center City Starbucks that has gone viral.

Police: Man who wore 'Team Jesus' shirt and shot cop car arrested

Wearing a T-shirt that reads "Team Jesus" and firing shots at a Henry County patrol car outside a liquor store, police said a memorably dressed gunman is finally in custody. But investigators are still trying to figure out the motive behind the violence.

Woman dreams of winning the lottery, wins $200K jackpot in real life

A Macomb County woman says she always pays attention to her dreams so when she dreamed of winning the lottery, she went and bought a ticket - and her dreams came true.

NC brewpub features tarantula burger for Exotic Meat Month

Arbitrary holidays and commemorative months have managed to fill our calendars with reasons to celebrate.

Jockey mistakes 15-foot python for 'big crack' on horse racetrack

A jockey and his horse were (literally) stopped in their tracks this week. Masayuki Abe was rounding the corner on his horse at Cannon Park Racecourse in Cairns, Australia, around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday when he spotted what looked like a "big crack on the ground."

Murders rock tourist hotspot of Cancun

There has been a disturbing surge of violence in one of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations.

Heinz releases new Mayochup condiment just in time for summer

Heinz released some exciting news for condiment lovers who struggle to find that perfect ratio of ketchup to mayonnaise – they created their own pre-blended Mayochup.

Would-be thief foiled by angry cat in Maryland

The creeping of a would-be thief outside of a Maryland home apparently was too much for one cat.

Heartwarming video: 6-year-old girl celebrates last chemo treatment

Video of a 6-year-old girl celebrating her last chemo treatment at Advocate Children's Hospital in the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn will make your week.

Texas OKs Mexican-American studies curriculum under new name

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Board of Education on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to creating statewide academic standards for a Mexican-American studies high school course - but only after changing the name to "ethnic studies," which conservatives argued is less alienating for other groups of people.