Driver cited for texting about new hands-free law on first day of enforcement

Law enforcement around Minnesota wasted no time issuing citations to drivers not adhering to the state’s hands-free driving law that went into effect Thursday morning.

Watch: Lightning strikes ground outside St. Pete-Clearwater airport

A traveler captured the moment lightning struck right outside of a terminal at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. 

Sony wants to build a wearable ‘air conditioner'

Sony, via its experimental First Flight program, is crowdfunding a wearable "air conditioner" known as the Reon Pocket that people could wear as they deal with high temperatures.

Video: A bird slams into a girl riding a roller coaster

Just in case riding a roller coaster isn't exciting or terrifying enough, imagine what a bird walloping you in the face while you're screaming your head off might feel like.

‘Black Moon': Rare celestial event representing second new moon in month will also be Supermoon

We've seen all kinds of interesting phases of the moon, from "Super Blood Moons" to "Full Worm Supermoons" to even the stunning Strawberry Moon. But July 31 will mark a rare occurrence for Earth's natural satellite — a phenomenon known as a Black Moon.

Ducklings fall through grate in Brooklyn; cops come to the rescue

A mother duck and her nine babies were crossing a New York City street when three ducklings fell through a storm grate and had to be retrieved by police.

Bobcat climbs up a tree and jumps onto the roof of a Burger King

A New Hampshire police officer said the kitten he was trying to pick up in a parking lot turned out to be a bobcat, which then jumped onto the roof of a Burger King.

Police seek woman who urinated on potatoes in Walmart

Police are seeking a woman who they say urinated on potatoes at a Walmart in western Pennsylvania.

Hospital gives adorable Baby Shark onesies to babies born during Shark Week

The Christ Hospital Health Network and Newport Aquarium are joining forces to create the first ever Baby Shark Week, a fun spin on the Discovery Channel’s popular Shark Week.

Police reunite dog who was missing for 8 years with owner

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office facilitated a reunion fit for a Hallmark movie when they found a long-lost dog and returned her to her owner.

Judge orders Louisiana man's mouth taped shut after he interrupts sentencing hearing

A Louisiana man had his mouth taped shut by a 15th Judicial District Judge, after he repeatedly interrupted during a sentencing hearing on July 18 in Lafayette.

Rural Nevada not equipped for 'Storm Area 51' turnout

At first, the co-owner of the quirky alien-themed motel down a Nevada highway from the mysterious Area 51 site didn't take a posting for a prank Facebook event too seriously. Then, her phone started ringing. "It doesn't stop, our phone won't stop ringing," Connie West, of the Little A'le'Inn, told the Las Vegas Sun.

Noisy splash wakes up Florida woman who finds gator in pool

A Florida woman heard a splash coming from her backyard swimming pool in the middle of the night, and when she went outside to check on it, she found a 7-foot alligator.

Loon couple takes mallard duckling under their wing

In the wild, their species are usually natural enemies, but a couple of loons in northern Wisconsin are treating one lucky duck like a member of the family.

Thousands of grasshoppers invade Las Vegas Strip

A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago.