California DA says couple's abuse of 12 kids became torture

They were starved and shackled to their beds, sometimes for months. They were beaten and choked. They were given scant medical care, often denied use of a toilet and allowed to shower but once a year. They lived mostly at night, out of sight of neighbors, and knew virtually nothing of the outside world.

State troopers step in to babysit to help working mom in childcare pinch

A pair of North Carolina state troopers are getting a lot of attention for going above and beyond, when they came to the aid of a working mother who found herself in a childcare bind.

5-foot long tapeworm "wiggled out" of man's body after he ate sushi

A California man is likely altering his regular sushi habit after discovering a tapeworm that may have entered his body through the raw salmon he loves so much. Doctor Kenny Banh revealed the Fresno man’s case on a January 8 episode of the Podcast “This Won’t Hurt A Bit,” a show that mixes medical topics with laughs.

Paralyzed teen's first 'words' to parents: 'I love you'

A 16-year-old Pleasant Hill athlete who was paralyzed Jan. 10 after suffering a spinal cord injury during a wrestling match had a successful tracheotomy procedure on Thursday and mouthed his first word since the accident occurred.

Baby cow rescued after falling into well

Fire crews in California come to the rescue of a baby cow that fell into a well Monday night.

Cat reunites with California owners after mudslides destroy home

A California couple breathed a sigh of relief when they were reunited with their cat after mudslides destroyed their home.

Landslide leaves Malibu home red-tagged over safety concerns

A muddy hillside began giving way today in back of a lavish three-story home in Malibu, rendering the building uninhabitable but causing no injuries.  

Sister sings 'You are my sunshine' to brother with Down Syndrome in viral post

Amanda Bowman Gray is one lucky mom. The Utah mom posted a now-viral touching and tear-jerking video of her daughter, Lydia, strumming on her guitar and singing "You are my sunshine," to her baby brother, Bo, who has Down Syndrome.

Students, teachers rejoice when power returns to school in Puerto Rico

After 112 days without power, students and teachers at a school in Puerto Rico erupted with cheers of joy, dancing and running through the halls ringing bells when the electricity was finally restored.

Buc-ee's named #1 gas station brand in U.S.

Known for their clean restrooms and beaver nuggets, Texans have always said Buc-ee's is the best. Now it's official, according to a new study.

Dog owners would rather be with pets than friends, study suggests

More than half of American dog owners admit they flake out on social events to hang out with their pet, according to new research.

TSA finds cat packed in checked luggage

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer in Pennsylvania found a cat packed in a passenger’s checked baggage Thursday.

Icy Texas road causes 18-wheeler to crash into traffic light

The wintry weather left many drivers in East Texas struggling to safely navigate the roads, especially for one 18-wheeler driver.

Wallaby hops across Sydney Harbor Bridge, captured uninjured

A wayward wallaby disrupted downtown traffic by bounding across the Sydney Harbor Bridge on Tuesday with police in pursuit.

Plane skids off Turkish runaway down cliff, just feet from Black Sea

A commercial airplane that skidded off a runway after landing in northern Turkey dangled precariously Sunday off a muddy cliff with its nose only a few feet from the Black Sea.