Gator gets a back scratch with a push broom
Caretakers at a Florida park treat their alligators as though they are their own pets.
Caretakers at a Florida park treat their alligators as though they are their own pets.
Rare 'Firenado' forms
Flames inside a plastics factory in England produced a stunning spectacle rarely seen.
Flames inside a plastics factory in England produced a stunning spectacle rarely seen.
New mom tested positive for opiates after eating bagel
A Maryland woman has discovered that eating a poppy seed bagel before giving birth carries serious consequences.
A Maryland woman has discovered that eating a poppy seed bagel before giving birth carries serious consequences.
VIDEO: Great white shark breaches water near Cape Cod
WELLFLEET, Mass. (AP) — As the top shark expert in Massachusetts, Greg Skomal is used to up-close-and-personal experiences with great whites.
WELLFLEET, Mass. (AP) — As the top shark expert in Massachusetts, Greg Skomal is used to up-close-and-personal experiences with great whites.
Travel race contestants drive Prague subway train
PRAGUE (AP) — A driver allowed two participants in a travel competition to drive a subway train carrying passengers in the Czech capital. The Prague Transport Authority called the incident "unacceptable."
PRAGUE (AP) — A driver allowed two participants in a travel competition to drive a subway train carrying passengers in the Czech capital. The Prague Transport Authority called the incident "unacceptable."
Pentagon restricts use of fitness trackers, other devices
Military troops and other defense personnel at sensitive bases or certain high-risk warzone areas won't be allowed to use fitness-tracker or cellphone applications that can reveal their location, according to a new Pentagon order.
Military troops and other defense personnel at sensitive bases or certain high-risk warzone areas won't be allowed to use fitness-tracker or cellphone applications that can reveal their location, according to a new Pentagon order.
Elderly men escape nursing home for heavy metal fest
Two nursing home patients “escaped” on Friday and were found at a heavy metal festival, according to German media outlets.
Two nursing home patients “escaped” on Friday and were found at a heavy metal festival, according to German media outlets.
Nutella maker wants to hire 60 taste testers
This job listing might provide sweet relief to Nutella fans.
This job listing might provide sweet relief to Nutella fans.
Armed teen holds up boy's lemonade stand
Deputies in North Carolina say they're seeking a teenager who robbed a 9-year-old's lemonade stand at gunpoint.
Deputies in North Carolina say they're seeking a teenager who robbed a 9-year-old's lemonade stand at gunpoint.
Newseum sells 'fake news' and 'Make America Great Again' merchandise
Fake news. Most Americans have likely heard President Donald Trump continue to use this phrase to denounce the media during his rallies and other public appearances. However, the Newseum in the nation’s capital is under fire over the controversial merchandise available for sale at its online store and gift shop.
Fake news. Most Americans have likely heard President Donald Trump continue to use this phrase to denounce the media during his rallies and other public appearances. However, the Newseum in the nation’s capital is under fire over the controversial merchandise available for sale at its online store and gift shop.
Man fights ticket for turkey who moved into yard
A suburban Detroit man who found himself facing fines after a wild turkey moved into his overgrown backyard has made friends with the massive bird. Garden City bans residents from keeping wild animals as pets. The city fined Mark Johnston $100 for harboring the turkey and another $100 for dumping brush at his curb after he cleaned up his backyard in an effort to get...
A suburban Detroit man who found himself facing fines after a wild turkey moved into his overgrown backyard has made friends with the massive bird. Garden City bans residents from keeping wild animals as pets. The city fined Mark Johnston $100 for harboring the turkey and another $100 for dumping brush at his curb after he cleaned up his backyard in an effort to get...
Bad dog! Porch pirate was a pooch
A puppy porch pirate was caught in the act.
A puppy porch pirate was caught in the act.
Feline and hen become fast fire friends
A cat seeking refuge from a raging Northern California wildfire found a fine-feathered friend as it awaited rescue from the heat and flames.
A cat seeking refuge from a raging Northern California wildfire found a fine-feathered friend as it awaited rescue from the heat and flames.
Senior citizens spar over Costco samples
Free samples briefly turned a Costco warehouse club into a fight club for two senior citizens.
Free samples briefly turned a Costco warehouse club into a fight club for two senior citizens.
Robbers escape with valuable commodity: Hair
Posing as customers, the three men entered a little New Delhi workshop early one morning. Then one pulled out a gun, and the trio demanded the most valuable thing there: Hair. They fled a half-hour later with 200 kilograms (500 pounds) of wigs and raw hair worth more than $20,000, police said Thursday. They left behind a wig-maker deep in debt.
Posing as customers, the three men entered a little New Delhi workshop early one morning. Then one pulled out a gun, and the trio demanded the most valuable thing there: Hair. They fled a half-hour later with 200 kilograms (500 pounds) of wigs and raw hair worth more than $20,000, police said Thursday. They left behind a wig-maker deep in debt.
Identical twin brothers to wed identical sisters
Two sets of 24-year-old identical twins had their first date together, became engaged at the same time and are now preparing to tie the knot in Michigan this weekend.
Two sets of 24-year-old identical twins had their first date together, became engaged at the same time and are now preparing to tie the knot in Michigan this weekend.
Baboon? ESPN reporter's autocorrected tweet a cause for laughter during the Monday monsoon
An autocorrected word turned what was otherwise a mundane tweet into viral material for social media Monday night.
An autocorrected word turned what was otherwise a mundane tweet into viral material for social media Monday night.
Man shoves $100 worth of Walmart steaks down pants, flees on moped
A man in Nashville, North Carolina was nabbed by authorities on Monday after he allegedly shoved $100 worth of stolen Walmart steaks down his pants.
A man in Nashville, North Carolina was nabbed by authorities on Monday after he allegedly shoved $100 worth of stolen Walmart steaks down his pants.
Elderly man in search of dog food gets locked in Walmart for hours
A 79-year-old man says he ended up getting stuck inside a Fort Mill Walmart overnight for several hours. Larry Todd says it's one of the craziest stories of his life, and it all revolves around dog food.
A 79-year-old man says he ended up getting stuck inside a Fort Mill Walmart overnight for several hours. Larry Todd says it's one of the craziest stories of his life, and it all revolves around dog food.
Catholic priest assaulted, doused in wine at Delaware church
Police in Delaware have charged a 25-year-old man they say assaulted an elderly Catholic priest, dousing him in wine and hitting him on the head with the wine bottle. New Castle County police announced Tuesday that they've charged Joshua August with assault, resisting arrest and criminal mischief.
Police in Delaware have charged a 25-year-old man they say assaulted an elderly Catholic priest, dousing him in wine and hitting him on the head with the wine bottle. New Castle County police announced Tuesday that they've charged Joshua August with assault, resisting arrest and criminal mischief.