Snake pulled from under hood of car

For many people, seeing a snake is the most terrifying thing imaginable, much less seeing one staring you down, sticking out of your vehicle.  

Free minnows curb mosquitoes, officials say

Hungry minnows are here for the taking. Their job? To help reduce the mosquito population in Westchester County, New York.

Drunk driver smiling in mugshot after causing crash

A Florida woman sparked a fury after she was photographed smiling ear-to-ear in her mugshot following a drunk driving crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

VIDEO: Man rants about Spanish-speaking cafe workers

A man identified as a New York lawyer went on a racist tirade Tuesday at lunchtime at Fresh Kitchen on Madison Avenue at 39th Street in Manhattan. A bystander recorded the incident on a camera phone.

A doctor on board? U.S. surgeon general helps passenger on flight

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - When the call went out for a doctor on board, the U.S. surgeon general says he gladly stepped in to help with a medical emergency on a commercial flight.

Trapper removes alligator perched on driveway

A New Smyrna Beach resident of Sabal Lakes heard a knock on his front door on Tuesday night and was surprised to discover that the visitor was reptilian in nature.

'Cute puppy' brought into police station turns out to be coyote

Call it a wild surprise! Police in Illinois shared a snap of a “puppy” on social media -- as well as its true identity.

Sherpa guide scales Everest for record 22nd time

A veteran Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday for the 22nd time, setting the record for most climbs of the world's highest mountain, officials said.

101-year-old former detective's secret to long life

At 101, Nick Calabrese is the oldest living former NYPD detective. The Detectives Endowment Association is honoring him not only for his service in the police department but also for his military service in the U.S. Army.

Illinois man stripped naked because Burger King was closed

An intoxicated Illinois man became enraged by Burger King’s hours and stripped off his clothes in the street before striking a cop a few times, police said

Saline woman fired after bringing laxative-filled brownies to coworker's send-off

SALINE, Mich. (AP) - Police say a 47-year-old Michigan woman has lost her job after police determined she put laxatives in brownies intended for a send-off for a departing co-worker.

Police called after man argues with a parrot

Police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance in a southern German town - and found a man arguing with a parrot.

Driscoll's packages Justin Timberlake's 'braspberry' fruit

Justin Timberlake is adding another skill to his long résumé of talents: fruit creator. The pop superstar made a video in December 2017, which went viral on Instagram, showing himself shoving a blueberry into a raspberry – a snack Timberlake coined the “braspberry.”

VIDEO: Kids throw rocks at boy

Police are investigating an incident captured on video purportedly showing a daycare worker encouraging children to throw rocks at another kid at a playground.

Saint Peter's 78-game losing streak is over

Saint Peter's 78-game losing streak is finally over. Willie Krajnik pitched a three-hitter Sunday to lead the Peacocks in a 7-1 victory over Iona in the first game of a doubleheader. Iona won the second game 19-2. Saint Peter's previous win was over Rider on May 20, 2016. The Peacocks lost their final game that season, went 0-38 last year and were 0-39 before beating...

Teens seek election to school boards on Long Island

Gabrielle Anzalone is set to graduate from Lindenhurst High School next month. But before she does, she will appear on the election ballot for the local school board.

NYPD: Thief stuffed entire mailbox into minivan

Police officers on the overnight shift in the 112th Precinct in Queens caught someone trying to pull off a major mail heist—the theft of an entire sidewalk mailbox.

Bear devours cupcakes left in baker's car

The smell of two dozen cupcakes in a baker's SUV was too much for a black bear in New Jersey.