Harvey is worst TX storm since '61's Carla. How it stacks up
Hurricane Harvey reached land Friday night, securing its place in history as the most furious hurricane to hit the Texas coast since Hurricane Carla in 1961. Carla killed dozens and destroyed nearly 2,000 homes. A look at Hurricane Carla and some of the most damaging hurricanes to hit the United States since 2000: (Figures have not been adjusted for inflation) CARLA
Hurricane Harvey reached land Friday night, securing its place in history as the most furious hurricane to hit the Texas coast since Hurricane Carla in 1961. Carla killed dozens and destroyed nearly 2,000 homes. A look at Hurricane Carla and some of the most damaging hurricanes to hit the United States since 2000: (Figures have not been adjusted for inflation) CARLA
Houstonians refuse to buy Dallas Cowboys coolers during Hurricane Harvey
Even as a life-threatening hurricane barreled toward Texas, Houstonians refused to purchase Dallas Cowboys coolers.
Even as a life-threatening hurricane barreled toward Texas, Houstonians refused to purchase Dallas Cowboys coolers.
Monkey adopts baby chicken at Israel Safari Zoo
A 4-year-old crested black macaque at Israel’s Safari Zoo has had her maternal instinct kick in over a chick that wandered into the enclosure.
A 4-year-old crested black macaque at Israel’s Safari Zoo has had her maternal instinct kick in over a chick that wandered into the enclosure.
Teacher wears superhero mask to help ease nervous students
A super teacher who wears hero masks to ease his anxious students is proof that not all heroes wear capes.
A super teacher who wears hero masks to ease his anxious students is proof that not all heroes wear capes.
Notable tropical weather to rake Texas since 1900
Tropical Storm Harvey intensified Thursday into a hurricane and steered for the Texas coast. A look at other tropical weather systems that have has hit Texas since 1900, with details on death and damages. The National Weather Service did not start naming storms until the 1950s. Dollar figures have not been adjusted for inflation. -Sept. 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike slams ashore near Galveston; 37...
Tropical Storm Harvey intensified Thursday into a hurricane and steered for the Texas coast. A look at other tropical weather systems that have has hit Texas since 1900, with details on death and damages. The National Weather Service did not start naming storms until the 1950s. Dollar figures have not been adjusted for inflation. -Sept. 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike slams ashore near Galveston; 37...
Man hands out $2 bills to fellow passengers on plane
An Ohio woman shared a touching post on Facebook about a recent act of kindness.
An Ohio woman shared a touching post on Facebook about a recent act of kindness.
Military couple's wedding under eclipse captured in breathtaking photo
It's not every day you hear about a couple getting married during a solar eclipse. It's a feat Alexis 'Lexi' Greenleaf and Terran Travis can boast about. The newlyweds were married at the historic Borough House Plantation in Charleston,SC with the Great American Solar Eclipse in totality overhead.
It's not every day you hear about a couple getting married during a solar eclipse. It's a feat Alexis 'Lexi' Greenleaf and Terran Travis can boast about. The newlyweds were married at the historic Borough House Plantation in Charleston,SC with the Great American Solar Eclipse in totality overhead.
Up from the ashes: Samsung unveils successor to Note 7 phone
NEW YORK (AP) - Samsung is trying to move past last year's disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch with a successor sporting a dual-lens camera, animated messages, expanded note-taking - and lower battery capacity. The South Korean tech giant is no longer trying to squeeze more battery power into each phone. Last year's Note 7 had to be recalled after dozens spontaneously caught fire because of...
NEW YORK (AP) - Samsung is trying to move past last year's disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch with a successor sporting a dual-lens camera, animated messages, expanded note-taking - and lower battery capacity. The South Korean tech giant is no longer trying to squeeze more battery power into each phone. Last year's Note 7 had to be recalled after dozens spontaneously caught fire because of...
Couple sees 'Jesus' in baby's sonogram
A Pennsylvania couple said they saw a religious sign in their baby's sonogram just days before giving birth.
A Pennsylvania couple said they saw a religious sign in their baby's sonogram just days before giving birth.
Nanny job pays $130k, includes use of Maserati, personal chef
A family is looking for a nanny for their four children and the job comes with quite a salary and a few great perks.
A family is looking for a nanny for their four children and the job comes with quite a salary and a few great perks.
Single winner for $758.7M Powerball jackpot comes forward
A single winning ticket has been sold for the massive Powerball $758.7 million jackpot in Wednesday night's drawing. The winning ticket was sold in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
A single winning ticket has been sold for the massive Powerball $758.7 million jackpot in Wednesday night's drawing. The winning ticket was sold in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
Georgia woman takes pregnancy photos during eclipse
A Georgia woman will forever cherish her pregnancy photos taken by her mother-in-law during the historic solar eclipse on Monday.
A Georgia woman will forever cherish her pregnancy photos taken by her mother-in-law during the historic solar eclipse on Monday.
Tony Romo, wife Candice have third baby boy -- Jones McCoy Romo
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and wife Candice had their third child on Wednesday.
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and wife Candice had their third child on Wednesday.
Compassionate sheriff's sergeant treats hungry family to a meal
A compassionate sergeant is warming hearts for his generous act of kindness.
A compassionate sergeant is warming hearts for his generous act of kindness.
Officer helps lost, missing 90-year-old driver, buys her a meal
A 90-year-old woman was driving, but had no clue where she was, and had not eaten a meal that day. A Cobb County police officer saw her driving without lights on, so he stepped in to make sure she was taken care of.
A 90-year-old woman was driving, but had no clue where she was, and had not eaten a meal that day. A Cobb County police officer saw her driving without lights on, so he stepped in to make sure she was taken care of.
Woman caught smuggling vodka into sporting event inside salami sandwich
A sporting fan in the U.K. was recently forced to go without the liquor sandwich she so thoughtfully prepared for a day at the races.
A sporting fan in the U.K. was recently forced to go without the liquor sandwich she so thoughtfully prepared for a day at the races.
Dashcam video captures officer dancing with elderly woman
Police in Minnesota released some unique dashcam footage of an adorable interaction between an officer and an elderly woman in a parking lot.
Police in Minnesota released some unique dashcam footage of an adorable interaction between an officer and an elderly woman in a parking lot.
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A 103-year-old new U.S. citizen
As over 10,000 people packed the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center there was, not only a sense of excitement, but a feeling of expectation. For years, those assembled here had studied and prepared to become U.S. citizens and their day had finally come.
As over 10,000 people packed the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center there was, not only a sense of excitement, but a feeling of expectation. For years, those assembled here had studied and prepared to become U.S. citizens and their day had finally come.
ESPN broadcaster Robert Lee taken off UVA game due to name
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - ESPN broadcaster Robert Lee will not work Virginia's season opener because of recent violence in Charlottesville sparked by the decision to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. A spokeswoman for ESPN says Lee has been moved to Youngstown State's game at Pittsburgh on the ACC Network on Sept. 2. The network says the decision was made "as the...
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - ESPN broadcaster Robert Lee will not work Virginia's season opener because of recent violence in Charlottesville sparked by the decision to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. A spokeswoman for ESPN says Lee has been moved to Youngstown State's game at Pittsburgh on the ACC Network on Sept. 2. The network says the decision was made "as the...