Golden retriever that weighed 173 pounds looks like a new dog after shedding 100 pounds in a year

In just one year, an 11-year-old golden retriever named Kai has undergone the kind of transformation that seems nearly impossible. When Pam Heggie brought him home, Kai weighed in at a whopping 173 pounds.

NASA announces discovery of Earth 'twin'

NASA announced that an Earth-like planet has been spotted by the Kepler Space Telescope which is on a mission to find planets. The Earth's 'twin' also orbits a star similar to the sun in a "habitable zone."

Peregrine Falcon enjoys lunch on the street on UES

A Peregrine falcon caused a bit of a commotion on Wednesday when it decided to have its lunch on the street, like many New Yorkers. 

Bernie Sanders vows to divulge secrets about aliens if elected president

Presidential hopeful and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Tuesday to discuss a myriad of topics, including the Democratic debates, his platform for president and a topic that Rogan often brings up with his guests — aliens.

Photo of woman with 'Jesus wasn't vaccinated' shirt goes viral

A photo of a woman with a shirt that reads 'Spoiler Alert... Jesus Wasn't Vaccinated' has gone viral with comments slamming the apparent anti-vaxxer's message.

Texas man held hostage by co-workers offered grilled cheese, police say

They played hostess to their hostage, police said. Four people in Texas allegedly committed possibly one of the strangest crimes, holding a man at gunpoint Sunday — then offering him a grilled cheese, according to police.

Woman says meth found hidden inside vagina is not hers

A Louisiana woman allegedly caught with meth hidden inside her vagina said she didn't know where the drugs came from.

Attorney wants jurors who won't judge client's face tattoos

A defense attorney for a man charged with murder wants jurors who won't judge his client because of his face and neck tattoos, which include devil horns and skull teeth.

Lightning strike causes Florida home's toilet to explode

A Port Charlotte, Florida homeowner is still cleaning up after her septic tank was struck by lightning, causing her toilet to explode over the weekend.

Child bitten by bear at Vancouver Zoo

A child has been injured after being bitten by a bear at the Greater Vancouver Zoo.

Prisoner who dressed up as daughter in escape bid found dead

A Brazilian gang leader, whose failed prison escape attempt made headlines around the world when he dressed up as his daughter, was found dead in his jail cell Tuesday.

TSA stops traveler with flowers containing hidden knife

Stop and smell the ... knife?  A passenger flying through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was stopped when a knife was found hiding in flower stems the traveler was trying to bring in their carry-on.

Viennese against scented subway air

Vienna subway travelers have decided that they don't want their train rides to be scented.

Gang leader dresses up as daughter in jail escape bid

A Brazilian gang leader tried to escape from prison by dressing up as his daughter when she visited him behind bars and walking out the penitentiary's main door in her place, authorities said.

Snake inside pump surprises customer getting gas

We have all been warned to check for signs of skimmer devices at gas station pumps, but a Kansas woman was faced with a 'threat' of a different kind at the pump this week.