'Pandemic' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
13-foot massive alligator snatches duck from hunters in Central Florida
Kevin Stipe, one of the owners of PRO HUNT, encountered the dinosaur-sized alligator while duck hunting in Leesburg.
Kevin Stipe, one of the owners of PRO HUNT, encountered the dinosaur-sized alligator while duck hunting in Leesburg.
Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson spreads good tidings with huge tip for Florida restaurant worker
Former NFL All-Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson is known for going the extra mile for restaurant workers, and he spread more good tidings at an eatery on Friday.
Former NFL All-Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson is known for going the extra mile for restaurant workers, and he spread more good tidings at an eatery on Friday.
Veteran who took delivery job for money to fix roof helped by woman who saw him struggling
Jen Cantell Weiss shared footage on Nov. 15 showing the man, who worked as a delivery driver, struggling to walk up the steps of her home in Ogden as he dropped off her groceries.
Jen Cantell Weiss shared footage on Nov. 15 showing the man, who worked as a delivery driver, struggling to walk up the steps of her home in Ogden as he dropped off her groceries.
Georgia boy gathering Hot Wheels to donate to children on Christmas
A 6-year-old Smyrna boy is making it his mission to make sure children in Atlanta wake up on Christmas morning with presents under the tree.
A 6-year-old Smyrna boy is making it his mission to make sure children in Atlanta wake up on Christmas morning with presents under the tree.
Father and son spend 2 nights outside Cherry Hill GameStop for Playstation 5
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
Texas officers parody 'your vehicle's extended warranty' robocalls
Police officers in Texas shared a video parodying scam phone calls about extended vehicle warranties.
Police officers in Texas shared a video parodying scam phone calls about extended vehicle warranties.
Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home
A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears.
A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears.
Love to sleep? Dream job will pay you $1,300 to test 5-star hotel beds
A luxury linen company is looking for someone to test out beds in five-star hotels around England.
A luxury linen company is looking for someone to test out beds in five-star hotels around England.
Unopened, first-edition Pokémon card set shatters bid records, selling for $360K at auction
A sealed, first-edition set of Pokemon cards sold for a record-breaking $360,000 at auction.
A sealed, first-edition set of Pokemon cards sold for a record-breaking $360,000 at auction.
Caught on video: Man saves puppy from alligator’s jaws in Florida
The puppy, named Gunner, was dragged into a pond by the alligator.
The puppy, named Gunner, was dragged into a pond by the alligator.
Colorado residents wait in 14-hour drive-thru line at new In-N-Out
According to local police, customers had to wait a whopping 14 hours for take-out food at the new In-N-Out Burger in Aurora, Colorado Friday afternoon.
According to local police, customers had to wait a whopping 14 hours for take-out food at the new In-N-Out Burger in Aurora, Colorado Friday afternoon.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
St. Pete man struggling to care for family wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket
A 67-year-old St. Pete man says he was struggling to take care of his family when he received an early Christmas present: a winning $1 million scratch-off ticket he purchased from Publix.
A 67-year-old St. Pete man says he was struggling to take care of his family when he received an early Christmas present: a winning $1 million scratch-off ticket he purchased from Publix.
After nearly a year lost in the woods, golden retriever reunites with owner
Nearly a year after Walter the dog went missing in Missouri, the golden retriever is back with his owner.
Nearly a year after Walter the dog went missing in Missouri, the golden retriever is back with his owner.
NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic
NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.
NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.
5 sisters from two families graduate Marine Corps training together
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
Belgian racing pigeon fetches record price of $1.9 million
For about a pound of pigeon, a wealthy racing fan put down a record 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) for the Belgian-bred bird.
For about a pound of pigeon, a wealthy racing fan put down a record 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) for the Belgian-bred bird.
Rescued hiker dies in emergency room, is revived after heart stops for 45 minutes
INCREDIBLE: "He died while he was in the ER, which gave us the unique opportunity to try and save his life by basically bypassing his heart and lungs, which is the most advanced form of artificial life support that we have in the world," the doctor said.
INCREDIBLE: "He died while he was in the ER, which gave us the unique opportunity to try and save his life by basically bypassing his heart and lungs, which is the most advanced form of artificial life support that we have in the world," the doctor said.
Rudolph, Santa figures from classic 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,' sell for whopping $368,000 at auction
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”