Texas 'Jeopardy!' contestant dies of cancer before show airs

A Texas woman who competed on "Jeopardy!" while battling terminal colon cancer has died the week before her episode was set to air but prize money has gone to cancer research as she wished.

Fredericksburg Christian HS student makes half-court buzzer-beater shot to win basketball game

Down by two - two seconds left - a miracle shot to win the game is your only chance! You take the shot. SWISH! Trey Green's unbelievable half-court shot that gave his team the victory was captured on video during a Virginia high school basketball game this week.

Mistakenly sold lottery ticket earns couple $1 million

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A mistakenly sold lottery ticket has earned a New Jersey couple $1 million.

'Mannequin challenge' video leads to arrests of 2 men in Alabama

A "mannequin challenge" video of people staging a shootout has led to the arrests of two men in Alabama and the seizure of several guns and marijuana.

GA Burger King's Christmas windows back on display

A fast-food restaurant's festive window display has returned for the 2016 holiday season. 

Boy claims he was fat-shamed by Santa Claus

What should have been a jolly visit with Santa was anything but for one North Carolina boy, who says he was fat-shamed by Saint Nick.

Johnny Manziel seen partying in Miami days after court deal reached

Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel was spotted partying in South Florida this week, just days after reaching a deal to drop his domestic violence charge.

Police officers hang Christmas lights for disabled resident

Some Arkansas police officers went above and beyond the call of duty to help a disabled citizen who was trying to get into the holiday spirit.

Kid Rock sells pro-Trump shirts with offensive slogan

Kid Rock has never been afraid to show his support to the Republican Party. From campaigning for Mitt Romney in 2012 to his newest venture: selling pro Donald Trump gear on his website - with attitude, of course.

Pedophile trumpeter beaten to death with own instrument by angry parents

A trumpet-playing pedophile was beaten to death – in part with his own instrument – when he was attacked during a concert by parents from a preschool where he was alleged to have molested kids, AFP reported.

San Francisco airport welcomes first therapy pig

San Francisco International (SFO) is one of several airports around the country that has therapy dogs walking through terminals with handlers to greet passengers and help reduce the stress of traveling.

Police: Fake news story led gunman to popular DC pizzeria

Edgar Maddison Welch, 28 of Salisbury, North Carolina, was arrested Sunday afternoon at Comet Ping Pong on Connecticut Avenue in an affluent neighborhood of the nation's capital, police said in a statement. No one was injured. He was expected to make his first appearance in court Monday afternoon.

Sandy Hook group begins violence warning-signs campaign

NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — A group formed by families who lost children in the Sandy Hook school shooting has started a new public service campaign designed to teach people to recognize the warning signs of someone who may be contemplating gun violence. The Know the Signs campaign from Sandy Hook Promise includes the launch on Friday of a new 2 ½-minute video public service announcement...