Texas couple celebrates 75th anniversary

Since 1942, Beth and Ashley Blagrave have loved each other.  Now, the couple is celebrating 75 years of marriage.

Hundreds pay for Johnny Manziel's autograph

About 300 fans lined up in Houston to pay $99 for an autograph from former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel.

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees its shadow

The handlers of Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog announced there would be six more weeks of winter after Phil saw its shadow.

Beyond politicians: Goofy Super Bowl bets

BOSTON (AP) - Mayors and governors long have made friendly wagers over Super Bowls, usually putting up a crate of local delicacies against whatever goodies the opposing team's home is famous for.

Children suffering second-degree burns in 'salt and ice challenge'

Children in the United Kingdom are unintentionally giving themselves second-degree burns by rubbing salt and ice on their skin. 

Atlanta gas station won't sell Boston based beer company till after Super Bowl

An Exxon in Gainesville is taking a stand… again Sam Adams. The gas station, located at 5201 Brown Bridge Road proudly put up a sign saying “We will not be selling any Sam Adam’s until after the Super Bowl #Riseup.”

Houston-area students give Nazi salutes while yelling 'Heil Hitler'

A Houston-area school district is investigating a series of photos that appear to show several of its high school students giving Nazi salutes.

Family finds rattlesnake in toilet, but that's not all

A rattlesnake found its way into the toilet of a family in Texas, but when the experts were called in, that's not the only snake they found.

Pork industry says not to worry about a bacon shortage

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An insatiable demand for bacon depleted frozen pork belly supplies in the U.S. to a record low level for December, but the pork industry is confident it can keep up with demand and avoid any serious shortages. Bottom line: A pound of bacon may cost a little more as winter wears on, but prices should stabilize by summer.

Beyonce shares pregnancy photos

Singer and actress Beyonce announced on her Instagram page Wednesday that she and husband Jay Z are expecting twins.

Lose the scoop: Ben & Jerry's announces ice cream 'slices'

It's happened to everyone: You set out to just have a few bites of Ben & Jerry's, but before you know it, you're staring at an empty ice cream container.  Now, the popular ice cream makers have a solution -- and it involves extra chocolate.

Schwarzenegger responds to Trump's 'prayer' dis

President Donald Trump asked the guests at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington Thursday to "pray" for actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger because of poor TV ratings of his show, 'The Apprentice.'

Tooth infection leads to 26-year-old California dad's death

A California long-haul trucker died early Monday after a tooth infection spread to his lungs, Fox 40 reported.

Pet snake gets stuck in woman's stretched earlobe

An Oregon woman’s post about how her pet snake’s curiosity landed her in the emergency room has quickly gained steam on social media.

George H.W. Bush and wife Barbara to handle Super Bowl coin toss

Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, will handle the pregame coin toss at the Super Bowl.   NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Wednesday that the former First Couple recently were released from Houston Methodist Hospital, where the nation's 41st president received treatment for pneumonia for more than two weeks.   The former president is 92. He often attends games of the...

'Get off your phone!!' Day care's message to parents goes viral

A day care in Texas has one message to parents picking up their children: Get off your phone. And it’s going viral.

Budweiser focuses on immigration in Super Bowl ad

NEW YORK (AP) - Each year Super Bowl ads offer a snapshot of what's going on in the culture. But this year's Budweiser ad released Tuesday featuring an immigrant's travel to the U.S. became suddenly more topical than Anheuser-Busch executives were probably expecting, released days after President Donald Trump's executive order Friday temporarily banning refugees and nearly all...