Man sentenced to 1 day a year for 10 years in fatal crash
MIAMI (AP) - A Florida man faced up to 27 years in prison for a fatal car crash, but instead he's been sentenced to just 10 days - with one day to be served on each of the next 10 anniversaries of the crash. The Miami Herald reported Tuesday that a judge imposed the unusual sentence on 24-year-old Erick Betancourt, who pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide.
MIAMI (AP) - A Florida man faced up to 27 years in prison for a fatal car crash, but instead he's been sentenced to just 10 days - with one day to be served on each of the next 10 anniversaries of the crash. The Miami Herald reported Tuesday that a judge imposed the unusual sentence on 24-year-old Erick Betancourt, who pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicular homicide.
LEGO wheelchair built for injured turtle at Maryland Zoo
An injured wild eastern box turtle at the Maryland Zoo is on the mend after a wheelchair was built for him using LEGOs.
An injured wild eastern box turtle at the Maryland Zoo is on the mend after a wheelchair was built for him using LEGOs.
Clam-flavored candy canes will change how you feel about Christmas forever
A company, whose employees seem to pride themselves on creating items no one knew they wanted, has spent the last year coming up with new candy cane flavors, just in time for the holidays.
A company, whose employees seem to pride themselves on creating items no one knew they wanted, has spent the last year coming up with new candy cane flavors, just in time for the holidays.
Gay penguins 'kidnap' chick from 'bad' parents
A gay penguin couple “kidnaped” a baby while its parents waddled off for a swim, a zookeeper claims.
A gay penguin couple “kidnaped” a baby while its parents waddled off for a swim, a zookeeper claims.
Veteran cuts off arm after hand stuck in meat grinder
A 69-year-old Vietnam vet who lost a hand after it got stuck in a meat mixer while he was making sausage at his North Dakota home says he had to slice off his left arm above the wrist with a butcher knife or risk bleeding to death.
A 69-year-old Vietnam vet who lost a hand after it got stuck in a meat mixer while he was making sausage at his North Dakota home says he had to slice off his left arm above the wrist with a butcher knife or risk bleeding to death.
Passenger discovers assigned seat does not exist on plane
A Lion Air passenger was shocked when she boarded her flight from Palembang to Jakarta in Indonesia and discovered her seat did not exist on the plane.
A Lion Air passenger was shocked when she boarded her flight from Palembang to Jakarta in Indonesia and discovered her seat did not exist on the plane.
Marry later in life, live happier ever after?
If you waited to get married, chances are you won't get divorced. At least, that is what the numbers are showing.
If you waited to get married, chances are you won't get divorced. At least, that is what the numbers are showing.
Virginia two-headed copperhead snake may go to educational facility or zoo, researchers say
A wildlife and conservation research hospital says a two-headed snake recently found near the nation's capital may be sent to an educational facility.
A wildlife and conservation research hospital says a two-headed snake recently found near the nation's capital may be sent to an educational facility.
Dense swarm of bats causes flap at Vienna airport
Birds are a well-known hazard for airport operators, but Vienna airport officials have had to deal with different winged intruders: a swarm of bats.
Birds are a well-known hazard for airport operators, but Vienna airport officials have had to deal with different winged intruders: a swarm of bats.
State investigating restaurant that calmed lobsters with pot
State health inspectors are investigating a Maine lobster restaurant that tried to mellow out lobsters with marijuana.
State health inspectors are investigating a Maine lobster restaurant that tried to mellow out lobsters with marijuana.
Virginia wildlife officials share 'extremely rare' photos of two-headed copperhead snake
Officials with the Virginia Wildlife Management and Control on Sunday took to Facebook to share “extremely rare photos” of a two-headed copperhead snake.
Officials with the Virginia Wildlife Management and Control on Sunday took to Facebook to share “extremely rare photos” of a two-headed copperhead snake.
Marijuana museum in Las Vegas features 24-foot bong
A glass bong taller than a giraffe. Huggable faux marijuana buds. A pool full of foam weed nuggets. Las Vegas' newest attraction - and Instagram backdrop - is a museum celebrating all things cannabis.
A glass bong taller than a giraffe. Huggable faux marijuana buds. A pool full of foam weed nuggets. Las Vegas' newest attraction - and Instagram backdrop - is a museum celebrating all things cannabis.
Greek spiders spin giant web over shore
It's not quite the World Wide Web - but the spiders of Aitoliko in Greece have made a good start.
It's not quite the World Wide Web - but the spiders of Aitoliko in Greece have made a good start.
California district latest to modernize ‘sexist' dress code
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The relaxed new dress code at public schools in the small city of Alameda, across the bay from San Francisco, is intentionally specific: Midriff-baring shirts are acceptable attire, so are tank tops with spaghetti straps and other once-banned items like micro-mini skirts and short shorts.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The relaxed new dress code at public schools in the small city of Alameda, across the bay from San Francisco, is intentionally specific: Midriff-baring shirts are acceptable attire, so are tank tops with spaghetti straps and other once-banned items like micro-mini skirts and short shorts.
Fortnite cited in hundreds of divorces
Turns out it's not just kids who are addicted to the video game, "Fortnite."
Turns out it's not just kids who are addicted to the video game, "Fortnite."
Plants, but no pants: Florida man gardens in the nude
Being in touch with nature is one thing. But gardening au naturel is quite another for some neighbors of a Florida man who's been doing yard work in the nude.
Being in touch with nature is one thing. But gardening au naturel is quite another for some neighbors of a Florida man who's been doing yard work in the nude.
New Jersey cops search for alligator on the loose
Police in New Jersey are warning residents about an alligator on the loose.
Police in New Jersey are warning residents about an alligator on the loose.
Grandma kills 12-foot gator after it ate her miniature horse
A Livingston grandmother killed a 12-foot alligator on her ranch Monday, and she says there’s a good reason she wanted it off of her property.
A Livingston grandmother killed a 12-foot alligator on her ranch Monday, and she says there’s a good reason she wanted it off of her property.
Coke: 'We have no interest in marijuana or cannabis'
Coca-Cola is reportedly in talks with a Canada-based cannabis producer to make marijuana-infused beverages to help ease drinkers' inflammation and pain, according to a new report from BNN Bloomberg.
Coca-Cola is reportedly in talks with a Canada-based cannabis producer to make marijuana-infused beverages to help ease drinkers' inflammation and pain, according to a new report from BNN Bloomberg.
Postal worker steals more than 6,000 greeting cards filled with cash and checks, records say
She ruined birthdays, weddings and holidays for thousands of Wisconsin residents.
She ruined birthdays, weddings and holidays for thousands of Wisconsin residents.