Miss Universe mistake crowns Colombia before Philippines

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Colombian contestant was already wearing this year's Miss Universe crown when host Steve Harvey returned to announce on live television that he had mistakenly read from a cue card, and that the contestant from the Philippines was actually this year's winner.

FIFA's Sepp Blatter to appeal 8-year ban, vows to 'fight for FIFA'

ZURICH (AP) — Sepp Blatter says he will appeal against his 8-year ban from football to Court of Arbitration for Sport. Blatter also insisted that he still views himself as FIFA president despite the ban. Speaking at a news conference Monday, Blatter said: "I fight for me and I will fight for FIFA. Suspended for eight years for what?"

Football player killed shielding girls from gunfire, police say

A high school football player was killed as he shielded three girls from gunfire as several men went on a shooting spree in Tennessee, police said Friday.

'Star Wars' blasts opening weekend record with $238 million

LOS ANGELES (AP) — To say that the force is strong with this one is an understatement. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" brought in a galactic $238 million over the weekend, making it the biggest North American debut of all time according to studio estimates on Sunday. The Walt Disney Co. earnings destroy the previous opening record set by Universal's "Jurassic...

A terminally ill woman writes heartbreaking letter to her family just before her death

A touching note written by a terminally ill woman shortly before her death, which was then posted to her Facebook page by her husband after she died, has gone viral.

Wife of fallen Chicago firefighter writes heartbreaking farewell letter

"Well Dan, I never in a million years thought I'd be writing this to you. We're supposed to be on a beach in Florida right now, enjoying a drink under a tent by the ocean, spending time together."

Deputy jumps onto runaway semi-trailer

A Nebraska Sheriff's deputy is being hailed a hero after jumping onto a runaway semi-trailer to save a driver who was passed out at the wheel.

Little girl mistakes Walmart shopper for Santa and his reaction is perfect

When you wear red and sport a white beard at Christmas, you're likely to be confused with Saint Nick. How you react to it is everything.

Specific brain activity could be linked to Christmas spirit

Anyone who has to refrain from decorating the Christmas tree as soon as Halloween decorations are put away may be interested in new research from Copenhagen University. 

Millionaire serving life sentence for child molestation hired hit man from prison, investigators say

A Central Florida millionaire serving a life sentence for lewd and lascivious molestation attempted to hire a hit man from his prison cell to kill the judge who presided over his trial, along with the assistant state attorney and law enforcement officers who worked his case, according to investigators with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Boy set on fire by bully

13-year-old Deandre Bloomfield remains in the hospital with second and third degree burns.  His mother says her son was set on fire by a bully.

First grader receives new shoes after being dragged nearly a mile by school bus

A 6-year-old girl had to hold on for her life after getting stuck in the door of her school bus, WGHP reported. The bus driver has resigned, according to a spokesperson for the Winston-Salem school system.  Her family says her shoes were ripped to shreds as she was dragged nearly a mile. Chelsea Klepzig is a first grader at Union Cross Elementary School in Forsyth County, according to...

Secret Santa Pays Off $79K Worth of Layaways

A secret Santa surprised many Walmart shoppers by paying off their bills. 

Woman allegedly frauds community claiming daughter has cancer

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested a woman who allegedly used her daughter to defraud people out of their money.

Brothers rent out theater for Star Wars, guests must donate toys for entry

Sometimes you hear about people with a lot of money renting out a theater for a big movie just because they can. Instead, two Minnesota brothers rented out a theater for the new Star Wars movie to give back.  

WATCH: Man Causes Highway Traffic Jam for Marriage Proposal

 A man proposed to his girlfriend in the middle of one of the busiest interstates in the country, causing a huge traffic pileup.

Business owner shames beggars who turned down jobs

FOX NEWS INSIDER -- A photo of an Iowa business owner turning the tables on some panhandlers is causing quite a buzz on social media.