State Department warns of possibly tainted alcohol in Mexico

MILWAUKEE (AP) - The U.S. State Department is warning tourists going to Mexico about reports of tainted or substandard alcohol causing drinkers to become sick or pass out. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (http://bit.ly/2tDONss ) recently reported about travelers becoming sick after drinking alcohol at Mexican resorts. In January, a 20-year-old Wisconsin woman vacationing in Mexico with her...

Police: Bieber accidentally hits photographer with pickup truck

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Justin Bieber left a photographer with minor injuries after police in California say the singer accidentally hit the man with his pickup truck. Beverly Hills police Sgt. Matthew Stout tells The Associated Press the 57-year-old photographer was hospitalized following the Wednesday night incident.

Three King Cobras smuggled into U.S. in potato chip cannisters

A California man was arrested Tuesday morning when authorities searched potato chip cans and found three King Cobras that were being illegally smuggled into the United States.

Widow of slain NYPD detective gives birth to their daughter

The widow of a slain New York City detective has given birth to their child more than two years after his death.

Lyft rolling out in-app 'Taco Mode' option

Lyft will be offering its late-night riders with a late-night Taco Bell experience.

Police officer buys diapers for mother he arrested for stealing them

A police officer bought diapers for a woman accused of stealing them after he realized she could not afford them for her two-year-old son.

Man becomes Marine after he was told "you'll end up dead or in jail"

A Washington man shared his story of how he became a United States Marine on social media with a 'before and after photo' that has now gone viral.

Photos of teacher panhandling for school supplies go viral

An elementary school teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is drawing worldwide attention because she has been panhandling for money to pay for school supplies.

9 die in immigrant-smuggling attempt in sweltering truck

Eight people were found dead Sunday morning inside an 18-wheeler parked outside of a San Antonio Walmart  in what police called a horrific human trafficking case.

Chick-fil-A sends care package to soldiers

Let’s just say the chicken tenders served at a military base in the Middle East are not exactly on par with the plump, juicy chicken they serve at Chick-fil-A. That was the culinary dilemma facing a group of Texas Army National Guard soldiers deployed to Iraq for the next seven months.

Dez Bryant throws barbecue party for 3K in Texas hometown

LUFKIN, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant returned to his East Texas hometown to thank supporters with free barbecue that drew several thousand fans to a park. Bryant was in Lufkin on Thursday afternoon for the outdoor event that included games and a chance to meet the NFL star as temperatures reached the 90s. Lufkin police spokeswoman Jessica Pebsworth (PEBS'-worth) on...

Shocker: Mom arrested after pulling her kids behind her car in a plastic red wagon

An Oregon mom was arrested after she was caught pulling her kids behind her car in a plastic wagon. Alana Nicole Donahue, 27, was not drunk, Springfield police told The Register Guard.

Trump-inspired 'Make America Great Again' swimsuit stirring online craze

A Trump-inspired “Make America Great Again” swimsuit is making a big splash this summer. The metallic blue one-piece is by far this summer’s most popular choice for Trump supporters, the Daily Mail reports.

Five adorable orphaned baby skunks rescued

Normally, skunks aren't the first animal anyone thinks of as cute, but they probably haven't seen these five orphaned baby skunks.