‘Day Without a Woman' strike shuts down schools as teachers bolt

Several schools in at least three states were closed Wednesday so teachers can participate in "A Day Without a Woman" strike in which organizers are urging female workers to stay home.

College student juggles to prove sobriety

University of Central Arkansas student Blayk Puckett was pulled over by police late Friday night and proved his sobriety to officers by juggling.

Holy cow! California police find 2 calves crammed inside car

BEAUMONT, Calif. (AP) - It was one of the more unusual calls the California Highway Patrol has received: Someone reported seeing a cow trying to climb out of a small car parked alongside an interstate.

Free pancakes on National Pancake Day

Tuesday is National Pancake Day! In celebration of the breakfast food favorite, IHOP is giving away complimentary stacks of buttermilk pancakes at locations nationwide.

An 'Emoji Ball Python' hatched in Toccoa

A ball python with an amazing pattern on it's scales was hatched in Toccoa, Georgia.

Trump welcomes first wave of White House tourists

WASHINGTON (AP) - A jovial Donald Trump greeted the first wave of tourists to the White House since his inauguration Tuesday. Hillary Clinton was there, too - at least in spirit. Trump emerged from behind a French screen to a throng of cheering tourists - many of them fifth graders from Birmingham, Alabama - who had packed into the East Wing of the White House for a chance to catch a glimpse of...

Chance the Rapper donates $1M to Chicago Public Schools

Chicago-native Chance the Rapper announced a $1 million donation to Chicago Public Schools Monday days after meeting with Gov. Bruce Rauner to talk about school funding.

Goose mourning loss of mate refuses to leave Woodstock shopping center

A Woodstock woman is pleading for help to save a “mourning Canadian goose” who refuses to leave the shopping center where their mate was killed.

Preemie baby Hippo takes a dip in the pool

The newest addition to the Cincinnati Zoo took a dip in the pool Thursday. Meet Fiona the baby hippo! She was born a preemie at the zoo, but got to have some fun in the water.

Almost 700k Oball baby rattles recalled due to choking risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a major recall of popular baby rattles that could break and cause the baby playing with the toy to choke.

Gator catches huge fish at Trinity golf course

Florida golf courses are known all over the world as some of the best. They're also getting a reputation for their wildlife - especially alligators. 

14-year old praised for how she handles home invasion while babysitting

A quick thinking fourteen year old is being hailed a hero by family members for how she handled a home invasion while she was babysitting her 4-year old niece.

Homeowner uses martial arts to stop alleged burglar

A Florida homeowner said he used his martial arts training to apprehend an alleged burglar who was stealing from his home.