Man seen on video smacking rear of hippopotamus at Los Angeles Zoo
Police searched Tussday for a man seen on video climbing a wall at the Los Angeles Zoo and slapping the backside of a hippopotamus.
Police searched Tussday for a man seen on video climbing a wall at the Los Angeles Zoo and slapping the backside of a hippopotamus.
Man rescued from mud with parrot perched on his shoulders
Firefighters had to rescue a southwestern Illinois man from deep mud after he became stuck while trying to reach his pet parrot.
Firefighters had to rescue a southwestern Illinois man from deep mud after he became stuck while trying to reach his pet parrot.
Cat sanctuary hiring caretaker to live on island, supervise 55 cats
It turns out dreams really do come true, at least for cat lovers.
It turns out dreams really do come true, at least for cat lovers.
14-year-old boy uses legal quirk to run for Vermont governor
One of the four Vermont Democrats seeking the party nomination to run for governor in the fall election isn't old enough to vote, let alone drive.
One of the four Vermont Democrats seeking the party nomination to run for governor in the fall election isn't old enough to vote, let alone drive.
Sleeping in a warm room may give you nightmares
After the sun set on yet another sweltering summer day in New York City, some people were lucky to get to sleep with cool air blasting from their air conditioners.
After the sun set on yet another sweltering summer day in New York City, some people were lucky to get to sleep with cool air blasting from their air conditioners.
Watch: Cows help Florida police catch suspect
Police in Sanford received some extra help while attempting to find a suspect.
Police in Sanford received some extra help while attempting to find a suspect.
Caddie mistakenly gets winnings from British Open deposited into bank account
A golf caddie got a big surprise for a moment, when he realized a PGA golfer's winnings ended up in his bank account.
A golf caddie got a big surprise for a moment, when he realized a PGA golfer's winnings ended up in his bank account.
Border officers find 92 pounds of heroin hidden in elderly woman's car
Federal officers at a U.S.–Mexico border crossing near San Diego, California, arrested an elderly American woman whose car contained hidden heroin worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Federal officers at a U.S.–Mexico border crossing near San Diego, California, arrested an elderly American woman whose car contained hidden heroin worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
NYC shop's grasshopper, vegan and gluten-free shakes
There's nothing better than a milkshake on a hot summer day. A new milkshake shop called Cakeshake just opened in the East Village on East 6th Street. It's the only one of its kind to serve traditional, vegan, and gluten-free shakes.
There's nothing better than a milkshake on a hot summer day. A new milkshake shop called Cakeshake just opened in the East Village on East 6th Street. It's the only one of its kind to serve traditional, vegan, and gluten-free shakes.
Board chair: miscommunication over morning pledge at charter school
Administrators at an Atlanta elementary charter school said there were some miscommunications when the Pledge of Allegiance would be said each day.
Administrators at an Atlanta elementary charter school said there were some miscommunications when the Pledge of Allegiance would be said each day.
2 exotic plankton species found in Lake Erie
BRIDGEPORT, N.Y. (AP) — Researchers say two new exotic zooplankton species have crept into the Great Lakes.
BRIDGEPORT, N.Y. (AP) — Researchers say two new exotic zooplankton species have crept into the Great Lakes.
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.