NYC might ban companies from forcing workers to check emails when not at work
The New York City Council is considering a law that would fine bosses if they expected workers to check emails during their off-hours.
The New York City Council is considering a law that would fine bosses if they expected workers to check emails during their off-hours.
WATCH: Arizona orangutan captivated by yo-yo tricks
A baby orangutan was captivated when a young boy showed off his yo-yo tricks.
A baby orangutan was captivated when a young boy showed off his yo-yo tricks.
Blue Bell releases new chocolate peanut butter cookie dough flavor
Grab your spoons. There’s a new Blue Bell ice cream flavor.
Grab your spoons. There’s a new Blue Bell ice cream flavor.
Study: Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now twice the size of Texas
A floating island of trash in the Pacific Ocean has grown to more than twice the size of Texas, according to a new study, and three times the size of France.
A floating island of trash in the Pacific Ocean has grown to more than twice the size of Texas, according to a new study, and three times the size of France.
McConnell wants hemp removed from controlled substance list
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The U.S. Senate's top leader said Monday he wants to bring hemp production back into the national mainstream by removing it from the list of controlled substances. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told a group of hemp advocates in his home state of Kentucky that he will introduce legislation to legalize the crop as an agricultural commodity. The versatile crop...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The U.S. Senate's top leader said Monday he wants to bring hemp production back into the national mainstream by removing it from the list of controlled substances. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told a group of hemp advocates in his home state of Kentucky that he will introduce legislation to legalize the crop as an agricultural commodity. The versatile crop...
Minnesota teen drives into building during license exam
A 17-year-old girl drove into a building while taking her driver’s license exam Wednesday in Buffalo, Minnesota.
A 17-year-old girl drove into a building while taking her driver’s license exam Wednesday in Buffalo, Minnesota.
Police: Man attacks golden arches at Oregon McDonald's after staff refuses to make him 30 burgers
SUTHERLIN, Ore. (AP) - Police say a 37-year-old man was far from lovin' it when workers at a McDonald's restaurant in Oregon refused to make him 30 double cheeseburgers and tried to destroy the golden arches. The News-Review reports that police arrested Jedediah Ezekiel Fulton on March 16 on suspicion of second-degree disorderly conduct, second-degree criminal trespass, second-degree...
SUTHERLIN, Ore. (AP) - Police say a 37-year-old man was far from lovin' it when workers at a McDonald's restaurant in Oregon refused to make him 30 double cheeseburgers and tried to destroy the golden arches. The News-Review reports that police arrested Jedediah Ezekiel Fulton on March 16 on suspicion of second-degree disorderly conduct, second-degree criminal trespass, second-degree...
DC woman receives $10,000 travel voucher from United to give up her seat on flight
A passenger who was bumped off a full flight has scored the maximum prize — a $10,000 travel voucher.
A passenger who was bumped off a full flight has scored the maximum prize — a $10,000 travel voucher.
'Realistic' robot fish will give closer look to aquatic life, scientists say
There is a robotic fish that is able to move around like the real ones.
There is a robotic fish that is able to move around like the real ones.
Cheers! Clydesdale farm welcomes newest colt
The ‘King of Beers’ definitely has reason to celebrate. Budweiser has welcomed its newest Clydesdale to the family.
The ‘King of Beers’ definitely has reason to celebrate. Budweiser has welcomed its newest Clydesdale to the family.
Donations pour in for victims of Austin explosions
Fundraisers on GoFundMe and YouCaring have been created to help the families of the victims of the Austin explosions. 39-year-old Anthony Stephan House and 17-year-old Draylen Mason were fatally injured by package bombs placed on the front porches of their homes.
Fundraisers on GoFundMe and YouCaring have been created to help the families of the victims of the Austin explosions. 39-year-old Anthony Stephan House and 17-year-old Draylen Mason were fatally injured by package bombs placed on the front porches of their homes.
US Postal Service unveils Mister Rogers postage stamp
PITTSBURGH (AP) - It's a beautiful day to honor Mister Rogers with a postage stamp.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - It's a beautiful day to honor Mister Rogers with a postage stamp.
School district to arm students with rocks
A school district in rural Pennsylvania has armed its students with rocks as protection against the possibility of a school shooter.
A school district in rural Pennsylvania has armed its students with rocks as protection against the possibility of a school shooter.
Flight attendant caught with cocaine taped to legs
A crew member on a flight arriving to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport attempted to smuggle nine pounds of cocaine into the U.S. by taping packages of it to his legs.
A crew member on a flight arriving to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport attempted to smuggle nine pounds of cocaine into the U.S. by taping packages of it to his legs.
Florida man reunites with pet cat lost 14 years ago
A Florida man has been reunited with a cat he lost 14 years ago.
A Florida man has been reunited with a cat he lost 14 years ago.
Wife attacks husband for forgetting their anniversary, deputies say
A Zephyrhills woman was arrested for attacking her husband after he forgot their wedding anniversary, deputies said.
A Zephyrhills woman was arrested for attacking her husband after he forgot their wedding anniversary, deputies said.
Toys "R" Us liquidation sales delayed; expected to begin Friday
Shoppers hoping to catch deals at Toys “R” Us or Babies "R" Us liquidation sales will have to wait a bit longer.
Shoppers hoping to catch deals at Toys “R” Us or Babies "R" Us liquidation sales will have to wait a bit longer.
Starbucks offers sparkling Crystal Ball Frappucino for buzz
NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks, thirsty for some social media magic, is releasing its latest sugary concoction: the fortune-telling Crystal Ball Frappucino. The sparkling candy sprinkles-festooned drink will be available for five days in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It follows similar limited-time drinks, such as the coffee chain's color-changing Unicorn Frappuccino.
NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks, thirsty for some social media magic, is releasing its latest sugary concoction: the fortune-telling Crystal Ball Frappucino. The sparkling candy sprinkles-festooned drink will be available for five days in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It follows similar limited-time drinks, such as the coffee chain's color-changing Unicorn Frappuccino.
Senior citizens help Dallas students learn cursive
Some senior citizens at a Dallas senior living community have a unique pen pal partnership going with local third graders.
Some senior citizens at a Dallas senior living community have a unique pen pal partnership going with local third graders.
Texas liquor stores to appeal Walmart booze sales ruling
HOUSTON (AP) - Walmart's legal victory allowing it to sell hard liquor in Texas doesn't mean people in the state will be able to go out and buy bottles of vodka and gin at the retail giant's stores anytime soon.
HOUSTON (AP) - Walmart's legal victory allowing it to sell hard liquor in Texas doesn't mean people in the state will be able to go out and buy bottles of vodka and gin at the retail giant's stores anytime soon.