Human umbilical cords found in luggage at New Orleans airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.

Couple arrested for having sex on amusement park ride

The couple originally denied having sex, saying they were picking up a dropped packet of cigarettes.

Teen pilot hopes to become youngest to fly solo around the world

Mack Rutherford, a 17-year-old from Belgium, is nearing completion of becoming the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world.

Rare blue lobster caught by father and son in Maine

“My first instinct was to pull out my phone to document the find because it was such a rare occasion,” Luke Rand said.

Huge illegal pool found on Brooklyn rooftop

New York City inspectors say they found a huge illegal swimming pool on a Brooklyn rooftop.

Teenage car thief caught hiding in giant stuffed teddy bear, police say

The 18-year-old suspect had been wanted for stealing a car and not paying for fuel at a gas station. He was sentenced last week to nine months behind bars, police said.

Casket knocked over during family brawl at Richmond funeral

A large brawl broke out between family members at a funeral in Richmond, ending with a casket being knocked over and an arrest.

NYPD hunting for 5 suspects in bizarre Manhattan frying pan attack

The NYPD is searching for five suspects who reportedly attacked a man with what appeared to be cooking pans on the Lower East Side last month.

Scientist apologizes after photo of star turns out to be slice of chorizo

A French scientist posted a photo of a slice of spicy Spanish sausage, claiming it was an image of a distant star taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.