Teens ask for jobs to avoid gangs, are hired on the spot
Four teens in Georgia have new jobs after approaching a local official and telling her they wanted to work so they could stay out of trouble and stay away from gangs.
Four teens in Georgia have new jobs after approaching a local official and telling her they wanted to work so they could stay out of trouble and stay away from gangs.
‘The Oregon Trail' computer game makes comeback as card game
"The Oregon Trail" was once found in classrooms across America, and now the popular video game is staging a comeback.
"The Oregon Trail" was once found in classrooms across America, and now the popular video game is staging a comeback.
Police: Wisconsin girl, 14, slits teen's throat in hope of 1st kill
A 14-year-old northwestern Wisconsin girl who told police she was a psychopath looking for her first kill is accused of cycling to the home of her brother's girlfriend, beating the girl and slitting her throat.
A 14-year-old northwestern Wisconsin girl who told police she was a psychopath looking for her first kill is accused of cycling to the home of her brother's girlfriend, beating the girl and slitting her throat.
Bikini-clad cop makes arrest while sunbathing
She was off duty and wearing a bikini but that didn't stop Swedish police officer Mikaela Kellner from catching a suspected thief.
She was off duty and wearing a bikini but that didn't stop Swedish police officer Mikaela Kellner from catching a suspected thief.
Motorcyclist runs from cops, brags on Facebook, gets arrested
Police in Lake Orion say a man who ran from the cops bragged about his antics on Facebook. Now, he's in jail.
Police in Lake Orion say a man who ran from the cops bragged about his antics on Facebook. Now, he's in jail.
Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze mistaken for meth
An Orlando man says he intends to sue for damages after police mistook Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze residue for crystal methamphetamine.
An Orlando man says he intends to sue for damages after police mistook Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze residue for crystal methamphetamine.
Man walking across country with goat to help raise money to build Kenyan orphanage
A man walking across America with his goat made a stop in the D.C. area on Thursday.
A man walking across America with his goat made a stop in the D.C. area on Thursday.
Groom battling cancer says wedding vows from hospital bed
A young groom said his wedding vows from a hospital bed Sunday...
A young groom said his wedding vows from a hospital bed Sunday...
New Harry Potter book breaks pre-order records
The new Harry Potter book that comes out this weekend is already setting records.
The new Harry Potter book that comes out this weekend is already setting records.
HBO says longtime 'Sesame Street' characters will remain on show
NEW YORK (AP) — "Sesame Street" characters Bob, Gordon and Luis aren't going away. The children's show said that actor Bob McGrath, part of the original cast in 1969, and Emilio Delgado, who plays Luis the handyman, last performed in episodes taped in 2013. Roscoe Orman, who has played original character Gordon since 1974, filmed new appearances for the current season of...
NEW YORK (AP) — "Sesame Street" characters Bob, Gordon and Luis aren't going away. The children's show said that actor Bob McGrath, part of the original cast in 1969, and Emilio Delgado, who plays Luis the handyman, last performed in episodes taped in 2013. Roscoe Orman, who has played original character Gordon since 1974, filmed new appearances for the current season of...
7-year-old cancer patient "adopted" by TCU baseball team dies
A 7-year-old cancer patient from Arlington who was embraced by the TCU baseball died on Thursday.
A 7-year-old cancer patient from Arlington who was embraced by the TCU baseball died on Thursday.
Hungry? State Fair of Texas picks deep-fried semi-finalists
We love the rides and games, but let’s face it. When it comes to the State Fair of Texas we really like the fried foods.
We love the rides and games, but let’s face it. When it comes to the State Fair of Texas we really like the fried foods.
Chewbacca Mom going on tour with country singer
Yes, you read that headline correctly. While Candace Payne is mostly known for her signature Wookiee mask, many people don’t know the Grand Prairie native is a woman of many talents.
Yes, you read that headline correctly. While Candace Payne is mostly known for her signature Wookiee mask, many people don’t know the Grand Prairie native is a woman of many talents.
Fund frozen for homeless teen who biked 50 miles to college
His story of how he rode his bike nearly 6 hours to get registered to classes at Gordon College went viral. The community rallied around Fred Barley after it was discovered the teen was homeless. A fund set up in his name raised about $200,000, but that account was flagged this week because of questions about his story. And until those questions are resolved, Barley may not see any of that money.
His story of how he rode his bike nearly 6 hours to get registered to classes at Gordon College went viral. The community rallied around Fred Barley after it was discovered the teen was homeless. A fund set up in his name raised about $200,000, but that account was flagged this week because of questions about his story. And until those questions are resolved, Barley may not see any of that money.
Smithsonian Institution hiring first ever beer historian
It’s the career opportunity of a lifetime for sudsy sippers across the country.
It’s the career opportunity of a lifetime for sudsy sippers across the country.
5 second rule: Test the pavement for your pet's paws
If you're wondering if it's too hot on the pavement for your pet's paws, here's a simple trick to remember.
If you're wondering if it's too hot on the pavement for your pet's paws, here's a simple trick to remember.
Hawk checks out TV station's weather camera
A hawk took a big interest in a television news weather camera in Lincoln, Nebraska.
A hawk took a big interest in a television news weather camera in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Choir sings to soldier escorting body of WWII veteran
A woman on a flight from Germany captured the heartwarming moments a choir paid tribute to a veteran whose body was being flown back to the United States.
A woman on a flight from Germany captured the heartwarming moments a choir paid tribute to a veteran whose body was being flown back to the United States.
Powerball's estimated jackpot hits $478 million
No one has matched the jackpot-winning numbers in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, and the prize has increased to an estimated $478 million.
No one has matched the jackpot-winning numbers in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, and the prize has increased to an estimated $478 million.
John Hinckley Jr., man who attempted to assassinate President Reagan, to regain freedom
A judge says the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan will be allowed to leave a Washington mental hospital and live full-time in Virginia.
A judge says the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan will be allowed to leave a Washington mental hospital and live full-time in Virginia.