Most distant world ever explored gets new name: Arrokoth

The most distant world ever explored 4 billion miles away finally has an official name: Arrokoth.   NASA said Tuesday that means "sky" in the language of the Native American Powhatan people.

McDonald's releases Snickerdoodle McFlurry, first holiday ice cream in 7 years

Flurries are in the forecast at McDonald’s, as the fast food chain has officially released its first holiday season ice cream-flavor since 2012.

New Yorker 'salts' roads after heavy snowfall

A resident of Niagara Falls shared video of his attempt to salt the roads after the area experienced heavy snowfall on Nov. 11.

Narcissism is a dark trait, but it may protect against stress and depression, study suggests

Narcissism — one of the three malevolent personality traits which comprise the “dark triad” in psychology — may actually have certain protective benefits against stress and mood disorders, such as depression.

Most distant world ever explored gets a new name: Arrokoth

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew past the snowman-shaped Arrokoth on New Year's Day, years after exploring Pluto. At the time, this small icy world 1 billion miles beyond Pluto was nicknamed Ultima Thule given its vast distance from us.

Austin couple declared oldest living married couple in the world by Guinness World Records

More than 80 years ago, John and Charlotte Henderson met as students at the University of Texas and both say they would've never imagined they'd be a world record holding couple. 

Meteor lights up the sky over the Gateway Arch in St. Louis

A camera has captured the incredible moment when a meteor lit up the sky over the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

‘Dads are the best’: Fathers dance ballet with daughters at Philly studio

A Philadelphia dance studio is offering fathers and father figures a unique way to bond with their little ones — while stepping out of their comfort zones.

Baby flamingo practices walking at Denver Zoo

A tiny flamingo learning to walk at the Denver Zoo has been making great progress, as seen in this video shared on November 10.

S. Carolina man claims McDonald’s sweet tea came with weed inside

A South Carolina man who went to McDonald’s for a sweet tea says he received a little extra herbal substance on the side.