NY state prison inmates to receive free tablet computers
New York plans to join the growing number of states that have distributed tablet computers to prison inmates so they can better communicate with family members and boost their educational opportunities while incarcerated.
New York plans to join the growing number of states that have distributed tablet computers to prison inmates so they can better communicate with family members and boost their educational opportunities while incarcerated.
Man dies after sand tunnel collapses on him at Florida beach
Family members say a Texas man died two days after a sand dune collapsed on him at a Florida beach.
Family members say a Texas man died two days after a sand dune collapsed on him at a Florida beach.
Lawsuit: Stripper punched man, knocked out his front tooth
A self-employed chef is suing a New York City strip club, alleging that a stripper knocked out one of his teeth after he called her a bad mother.
A self-employed chef is suing a New York City strip club, alleging that a stripper knocked out one of his teeth after he called her a bad mother.
Minneapolis sign claims Eagles fans can have "free beer" thrown at them
Eagles fans, including members of the FOX 29 staff, were greeted in Minneapolis with a little bit of sarcasm in response to events that transpired before and during the Eagles NFC Championship win over the Minnesota Vikings last weekend.
Eagles fans, including members of the FOX 29 staff, were greeted in Minneapolis with a little bit of sarcasm in response to events that transpired before and during the Eagles NFC Championship win over the Minnesota Vikings last weekend.
German police hunt thieves who stole 44 tons of chocolate
Police say two truck trailers loaded with 44 tons (48.5 U.S. tons) of chocolate were stolen in southern Germany and there's no sign of the sticky-fingered perpetrators.
Police say two truck trailers loaded with 44 tons (48.5 U.S. tons) of chocolate were stolen in southern Germany and there's no sign of the sticky-fingered perpetrators.
Tons of Mardi Gras beads down the drains in New Orleans
Let the good times roll - just not into New Orleans' storm drains. That's the plea from city officials.
Let the good times roll - just not into New Orleans' storm drains. That's the plea from city officials.
Chris Christie (but not THAT one) announces campaign
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Chris Christie is running for office. But not THAT Chris Christie.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Chris Christie is running for office. But not THAT Chris Christie.
Guggenheim to Trumps: You can borrow our used gold toilet
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald and Melania Trump wanted to borrow a Van Gogh painting from a New York museum for their White House private quarters. Instead, The Washington Post reports, the Guggenheim Museum's chief curator came up with a pointedly satirical counter-offer: a working solid-gold toilet made by an Italian artist.
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald and Melania Trump wanted to borrow a Van Gogh painting from a New York museum for their White House private quarters. Instead, The Washington Post reports, the Guggenheim Museum's chief curator came up with a pointedly satirical counter-offer: a working solid-gold toilet made by an Italian artist.
Scientists clone monkeys; could humans be next?
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time, researchers have used the cloning method that produced Dolly the sheep to create healthy monkeys, bringing science an important step closer to being able to do the same with humans.
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time, researchers have used the cloning method that produced Dolly the sheep to create healthy monkeys, bringing science an important step closer to being able to do the same with humans.
Philadelphia bakery creates 'Greased Pole' themed donut
A Philadelphia donut shop is getting ready for the Eagles matchup against the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII by making some major adjustments to their menu.
A Philadelphia donut shop is getting ready for the Eagles matchup against the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII by making some major adjustments to their menu.
Osprey steals man's favorite cashmere scarf to build nest
A St. Pete man and a couple of ospreys are now forever linked after one of the birds stole the guy's prized cashmere scarf for its nest.
A St. Pete man and a couple of ospreys are now forever linked after one of the birds stole the guy's prized cashmere scarf for its nest.
Alabama residents hold candlelight vigil for Taco Bell that burned down
Residents of Montgomery, Alabama said goodbye to a beloved landmark
Residents of Montgomery, Alabama said goodbye to a beloved landmark
Man arrested for drunk driving says Tesla was on autopilot
An alleged drunk driver found passed out in a Tesla on a bridge in California told officers the car was on “autopilot” — an apparent bid to alleviate concerns about him being behind the wheel.
An alleged drunk driver found passed out in a Tesla on a bridge in California told officers the car was on “autopilot” — an apparent bid to alleviate concerns about him being behind the wheel.
Man accidentally texts Florida detective requesting marijuana
A man texted the wrong person asking to purchase marijuana: a detective.
A man texted the wrong person asking to purchase marijuana: a detective.
Doughnut-eating champ charged with stealing from Dunkin' Donuts
A North Carolina man who made headlines when he was caught for break-ins after winning a doughnut-eating contest has been arrested again. And this time he's accused of stealing from a doughnut shop.
A North Carolina man who made headlines when he was caught for break-ins after winning a doughnut-eating contest has been arrested again. And this time he's accused of stealing from a doughnut shop.
Serial stowaway managed to get on plane again
A woman with a history of sneaking aboard planes slipped past security at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this week and was flying to London when the airline realized she didn't have a ticket.
A woman with a history of sneaking aboard planes slipped past security at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this week and was flying to London when the airline realized she didn't have a ticket.
Deputies: DUI suspect mistook bank drive-thru for Taco Bell
Authorities say a Florida man was charged with driving under the influence after mistaking a bank drive-thru for a Taco Bell.
Authorities say a Florida man was charged with driving under the influence after mistaking a bank drive-thru for a Taco Bell.
Montreal man fools police with fake car made of snow
Simon Laprise had a plan, some snow and a couple hours to spare.
Simon Laprise had a plan, some snow and a couple hours to spare.
KFC promotes 'stock-tails' made of gravy, booze
A great drink needs gravy. At least that’s what KFC is pitching.
A great drink needs gravy. At least that’s what KFC is pitching.
Pony that lost penis to cancer, frostbite to be saved
BRIDGTON, Maine (AP) — A Maine animal rescue group has raised enough money to save a 15-year-old pony that lost part of its penis due to cancer and frostbite.
BRIDGTON, Maine (AP) — A Maine animal rescue group has raised enough money to save a 15-year-old pony that lost part of its penis due to cancer and frostbite.