Lawmaker mocks abortion law with call for masturbation fines
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas lawmaker is making a point about legislation that restricts women's access to health care and abortions by proposing to fine men $100 when they masturbate. Alongside the penalty for wasting semen not resulting in a pregnancy, state Rep. Jessica Farrar's bill would require a "medically unnecessary digital rectal exam" before any man undergoes a...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas lawmaker is making a point about legislation that restricts women's access to health care and abortions by proposing to fine men $100 when they masturbate. Alongside the penalty for wasting semen not resulting in a pregnancy, state Rep. Jessica Farrar's bill would require a "medically unnecessary digital rectal exam" before any man undergoes a...
Sick children sending 1,000 origami cranes to Taylor Swift
A sophomore from Paschal High School is trying to get the attention of pop star Taylor Swift.
A sophomore from Paschal High School is trying to get the attention of pop star Taylor Swift.
Austin police officer goes beyond call of duty to help teen
An Austin police officer went beyond the call of duty to help an 18-year-old stuck on the side of the road. He bought him new tires and is now raising money to help fix his car.
An Austin police officer went beyond the call of duty to help an 18-year-old stuck on the side of the road. He bought him new tires and is now raising money to help fix his car.
Boot, wheelbarrow, thimble ousted from Monopoly board game
The boot has been booted, the wheelbarrow has been wheeled out, and the thimble got the thumbs down in the latest version of the board game Monopoly. In their place will be a Tyrannosaurus rex, a penguin and a rubber ducky.
The boot has been booted, the wheelbarrow has been wheeled out, and the thimble got the thumbs down in the latest version of the board game Monopoly. In their place will be a Tyrannosaurus rex, a penguin and a rubber ducky.
Suspect breaks leg jumping off balcony during burglary, calls 911 for help
Usually the term "break a leg" means good luck. But for one would-be burglar, it got him apprehended by the police.
Usually the term "break a leg" means good luck. But for one would-be burglar, it got him apprehended by the police.
Dr. Seuss-like flower appears in Texas
Call the Lorax because the colorful world of Dr. Seuss seems to be leaping out of the books and popping up in Texas.
Call the Lorax because the colorful world of Dr. Seuss seems to be leaping out of the books and popping up in Texas.
Pregnant giraffe April keeps fans on edge
April the giraffe has given her fans on the internet a few exciting moments over the last few days, but there’s still no baby.
April the giraffe has given her fans on the internet a few exciting moments over the last few days, but there’s still no baby.
For the love of Guinness, it's St. Paddy's Day-- NOT 'St. Patty's Day!'
This year, do yourself (and Ireland) a favor and get it right.
This year, do yourself (and Ireland) a favor and get it right.
Amazon Prime adds alcohol to delivery list
In what seems to be an effort to offer literally everything in its same-, one- and two-day delivery service menus, Amazon Prime announced alcoholic beverages are now available. And Prime customers in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio can get beer and wine through Prime Now, which delivers in an hour or less.
In what seems to be an effort to offer literally everything in its same-, one- and two-day delivery service menus, Amazon Prime announced alcoholic beverages are now available. And Prime customers in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio can get beer and wine through Prime Now, which delivers in an hour or less.
Investigators say teen hid in school's restroom ceiling to spy on girls
Police say a 15 year old student was spying on girls in the restrooms at Hiram High School. He is now charged with two counts of Peeping Tom.
Police say a 15 year old student was spying on girls in the restrooms at Hiram High School. He is now charged with two counts of Peeping Tom.
Snake slithers from A/C vent of Venice woman's car
Experienced gardeners will say most snakes should not be feared because they eat mice and are not venomous. Experienced drivers, however, will tell you a snake in your car is not a great sign.
Experienced gardeners will say most snakes should not be feared because they eat mice and are not venomous. Experienced drivers, however, will tell you a snake in your car is not a great sign.
VIDEO: Woman escapes kidnapping in Birmingham
A 25-year-old woman escaped a kidnapping by jumping out from a car trunk in Birmingham, Alabama, according to AL.com.
A 25-year-old woman escaped a kidnapping by jumping out from a car trunk in Birmingham, Alabama, according to AL.com.
Man's car stolen while he was pumping gas
A man pumping gas was never able to drive away with a full tank. Police say a man got in while he was pumping and “drove away, tearing the hose from the pump.”
A man pumping gas was never able to drive away with a full tank. Police say a man got in while he was pumping and “drove away, tearing the hose from the pump.”
Teen finds 7.44 carat diamond in Arkansas state park
A teenager has found a 7.44 carat diamond at a state park in southwestern Arkansas.
A teenager has found a 7.44 carat diamond at a state park in southwestern Arkansas.
'Jail dog' needs a forever family
He is a little dog with a lot of heart and is now in need a good home. Bandit spent the past three years as the official mascot of the Gwinnett County Jail’s jail dogs program, but he now needs a forever family. Staff and inmates at the Gwinett County Jail hope a FOX 5 fan will adopt him.
He is a little dog with a lot of heart and is now in need a good home. Bandit spent the past three years as the official mascot of the Gwinnett County Jail’s jail dogs program, but he now needs a forever family. Staff and inmates at the Gwinett County Jail hope a FOX 5 fan will adopt him.
Rockford Police release dramatic bank robbery video
Police in Rockford have released dramatic new video from an attempted bank robbery earlier this year.
Police in Rockford have released dramatic new video from an attempted bank robbery earlier this year.
WATCH: Air Force Major surprises son at school for emotional reunion
United States Air Force Major John Salotti is happy to be home from duty in Kuwait. His first order of business now that he is home was to surprise his son, Owen, at his school.
United States Air Force Major John Salotti is happy to be home from duty in Kuwait. His first order of business now that he is home was to surprise his son, Owen, at his school.
Dallas Zoo mourns loss of cheetah
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved cheetah that lived well past its life expectancy.
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved cheetah that lived well past its life expectancy.
Texas woman in midst of modeling shoot when struck by train
NAVASOTA, Texas (AP) - The mother of a 19-year-old Texas woman says her daughter was killed when she was struck by a train while having photos taken of her on the tracks in a bid to launch a modeling career. Hakamie Stevenson told The Eagle newspaper that her daughter, Fredzania Thompson, attended Blinn College in Bryan, Texas, but wanted to put her education on hold to begin modeling.
NAVASOTA, Texas (AP) - The mother of a 19-year-old Texas woman says her daughter was killed when she was struck by a train while having photos taken of her on the tracks in a bid to launch a modeling career. Hakamie Stevenson told The Eagle newspaper that her daughter, Fredzania Thompson, attended Blinn College in Bryan, Texas, but wanted to put her education on hold to begin modeling.
McDonald's says it's investigating tweet at Trump
NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's says it has been notified by Twitter that its account was "compromised" after it appeared to send a message calling Donald Trump "a disgusting excuse of a President." The tweet to Trump from the official account for McDonald's Corp., a message that has since been deleted but was captured in a screenshot, said it would love to have President...
NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's says it has been notified by Twitter that its account was "compromised" after it appeared to send a message calling Donald Trump "a disgusting excuse of a President." The tweet to Trump from the official account for McDonald's Corp., a message that has since been deleted but was captured in a screenshot, said it would love to have President...