National Guard sergeant returns home from Middle East deployment, pops the question

When Virginia Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jeff Greenquist returned from a six-month deployment from the Middle East, he wasted no time fulfilling his first order of duty: asking his girlfriend to marry him.

Women ID as assault, harassment victims with 'me too' tweets

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Thousands of women are identifying themselves as victims of sexual harassment or assault following a call to action propelled by actress Alyssa Milano in the wake of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's downfall over of allegations of sexual misconduct spanning decades. Milano passed along a suggestion from a friend on Sunday that women who have been sexually harassed or...

Texas county worker arrested for $1.2 million fajitas theft

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A former South Texas juvenile justice department employee has been arrested for felony theft after authorities say he acknowledged stealing $1.2 million worth of fajitas over nine years. Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz tells The Brownsville Herald that Gilberto Escaramilla was fired in August and arrested after authorities obtained a search warrant and...

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri serves up hot meals for Santa Rosa fire victims

Celebrity chef and Santa Rosa resident Guy Fieri is offering up his support and his culinary skills to help his community, hit hard by the devastating fires in Sonoma County.

Florida detective captures 9-foot anaconda

A 9-foot anaconda was captured by a Leon County detective, who happened to have the experience to do so.

Inseparable Chihuahua and German Shepherd find a forever home

The Arizona Humane Society says a forever home has been found for two dogs that became inseparable. "Jefe" the Chihuahua, and a German Shepherd named "Jericho" were a package deal.

Coal miner singing national anthem goes viral

Video of a coal miner in West Virginia singing the national anthem before he and his crew head underground is going viral on social media.

Absolutely Disgusting! Baker creates pimple-popping cake masterpieces

From "sort of gross", to *really gross!" A baker in Malaysia has created a repulsive cake covered with puss-filled "zits" you could actually squeeze. The blemishes on the cake are "realistic-looking."  Clumps of cake burst out when you squeeze the sides. The baker says people want the cakes for the shock factor, and he gets a lot of orders for...

Canadian coffee chain combines latte with Buffalo Sauce

Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons is rolling out a new product that combines latte with something that is more often associated with chicken wings.

Samsung launches 'Star Wars'-themed robot vacuum cleaners

Household chores just became a lot more fun!     Samsung has launched a 'Star Wars'-themed powerbot vacuum cleaner and it comes complete with Darth Vader and Stormtrooper designs.

Oh, deer! Arby's brings back the venison sandwich

The fast-food restaurant chain which slogan is “We have the meats” is adding yet another meat, again. Arby’s is offering a limited-edition venison sandwich for the second year.

Charlotte officer surprises teen with heartwarming gift in viral video

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer has become a social media sensation after posting a heartwarming video of himself delivering a gift to a local teen with a learning disability.