Maine woman, 64, punches bear in nose after it chased her dog
The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.
World UFO Day: New investigations show growing acceptance in science, government
Have aliens been confirmed yet? Well, no – but the expert work to identify hundreds of UFOs has accelerated in the last year more than ever. Here’s a look at where some investigations stand this World UFO Day.
'Tallest, fastest' giga roller coaster in North America temporarily closes after visitor notices scary defect
Carowinds' Fury 325 is North America's 'tallest" and 'fastest' giga roller coaster.
3,000-year-old sword unearthed, world's ugliest dog, Grimace shake TikTok trend: This week's offbeat news
Check out these stories about a robber asking a victim for her number, the world's ugliest dog, a strange TikTok trend involving the McDonald's Grimace shake, and more.
The Grimace shake won’t kill you: Why are people on TikTok pretending to die after drinking it?
Is your social media feed filled with people faking their deaths or acting out demonic possessions after drinking the Grimace shake? Don’t worry, it’s just a fad.
Marvel at never-before-seen octopus nursery found off coast of Costa Rica
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
The shipping containers removed from Arizona's border are up for sale
The Arizona Dept. of Administration says the 20- and 40-foot containers range in price from $500 to $2,000. They have some wear and tear, but are otherwise "very functional," officials said.
Man breaks record for longest run while on fire: 'Human Torch'
Jonathan Vero is known as "the human torch."
Arizona couple marries at White Castle years after bride, once a homeless teen, was helped by fast food worker
Jamie West, 41, and Drew Schmitt, 58, of Arizona, married on Cinco de Mayo at a White Castle location in Scottsdale, where the pair welcomed 150 guests to a one-of-a-kind royal wedding with sliders, onion rings and other fast food fare.
Watch: Grandparents take off (and tumble) in first-of-its-kind race
The race winner, Steve Butler, says he hasn’t run a foot race since he played high school football 50 years ago.
On Your Side: Dallas woman's vanity license plate nearly lands her in jail
There are more than 500 specialty license plate designs available to Texas drivers, but just one mishap could have landed a Dallas woman in jail.
Vacationer dies in Jamaica after trying to down all 21 cocktails on drink menu: family
A British man vacationing in Jamaica died after trying to drink 21 cocktails on a bar's menu, according to reports out of the U.K.
Pepsi unveils soda-infused ketchup that will be available at MLB games on Fourth of July
The soda king announced Tuesday that it has unveiled a new condiment in soda-infused ketchup called "Colachup."
‘Too pretty to rob’: Would-be robber asks victim for her number
The man robbed the woman at gunpoint and later messaged her on Facebook to ask her out.
Pizza at Pompeii: Newly-discovered painting shows the food’s ‘distant ancestor’
So if it looks like pizza, smells like pizza, and tastes like pizza – why isn’t it pizza? Take a look at this 2,000-year-old painting at Pompeii that shows pizza’s “distant ancestor.”
Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse returns to Airbnb for a limited time
Back by popular demand, the listing for Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse has returned to AirBnB.
Scenic island takes unusual step to ensure vacationers 'unplug' this summer
Ulko-Tammio Island, off the coast of Finland, is what's believed to be the world first phone-free island.
German archaeologists discover 3,000-Year-Old Sword so well preserved it 'almost still shines'
Officials say a bronze sword made more than 3,000 years ago that is so well-preserved it “almost still shines” has been unearthed in Germany.
Steer clear: Cow runs loose in rural Pennsylvania town
Neighbors in Kutztown, Pennsylvania were told not to approach a cow that had broken loose Monday night.
Adult diapers, urine pads dumped onto New Jersey roadway: police
Police in one New Jersey town took to social media to warn a driver they say is illegally dumping adult diapers and urine pads on area roadways.