Tim McGraw's mom pays off layaways at Florida Walmart

Country music superstar Tim McGraw's mother was out spreading holiday cheer in the name of McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill, at a Florida Walmart, where she paid off layaway balances for strangers.

Boy claims he was fat-shamed by Santa Claus

What should have been a jolly visit with Santa was anything but for one North Carolina boy, who says he was fat-shamed by Saint Nick.

Sheriff: Alabama burglary suspect was naked when captured

HENAGAR, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in Alabama say a man charged with burglary was naked when he was taken into custody.

WATCH: Polk deputies rescue horse trapped in pond

Polk County Sheriff's Office, fire rescue crews, department of agriculture and local veterinarians worked together Saturday to rescue a horse that had become trapped in a Lakeland pond. 

Driver killed by Texas sinkhole identified as deputy

Authorities in Texas say a part-time deputy was killed when a sinkhole swallowed her car late yesterday.

Woman gives birth mid-flight

A Southwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Charleston, South Carolina, after a baby was born in the middle of the flight.

Fight over food at Salvation Army ends in stabbing

Authorities say an argument about breakfast at a Salvation Army in Macon led to fight involving a cooking pot and ended in a stabbing.

General Tso's chicken inventor has died

NEW YORK (AP) — The chef who has been credited with inventing General Tso's chicken — a world-famous Chinese food staple that is not served in China — has died in Taiwan.

Police: Burglar wakes resident while petting her cat

Police said they arrested a man after his victim woke up to see him standing at the foot of her bed. When she screamed at him to leave, she says he first leaned down to pet her cat.

Christmas and Hanukkah overlap in 2016

For the fifth time in just 111 years, Christmas and Hanukkah will overlap in 2016. The first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Eve.

The internet is debating: Where would a giraffe wear a tie?

Today in animals attempting to break the internet... A side-by-side photo of a giraffe wearing a drawn-on necktie has sparked a social media debate on where it would be properly placed.

Mexican airline loses dog, launches FindMika campaign

Mexican airline Interjet has launched a campaign dubbed #BuscandoMika (FindMika) after an 8-year-old mixed-breed female dog apparently escaped her cage and got lost at Mexico City's airport.

Dozens of teens loot Connecticut gas station

Police in Connecticut are investigating after dozens of juveniles looted a Shell gas station.

California regulates cow farts

California is taking its fight against global warming to the farm.

Gorilla, Santa and elderly woman among strange figures captured by park's wildlife cameras

Motion-activated cameras intended to capture images of mountain lions in a Kansas park have instead snapped pictures of pranksters dressed as animals, monsters and Santa Claus.

Pickle candy canes are happening

If you’re someone who prefers savory over sweet, you’re likely not a big fan of sugar cookies or peppermint. Luckily, there’s an option for you: Pickle-flavored candy canes! 

First snow fall in Japan in November in 54 years

Tokyo residents woke up Thursday to the first November snowfall in more than 50 years. And the Japan Meteorological Agency said it was the first time fallen snow on the ground was observed in November since such records started to be taken in 1875.