This 8-year-old boy could become the youngest to scale Yosemite's El Capitan
An 8-year-old boy from Colorado could become youngest to scale El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Sam Baker set out Monday on a 5-day trek to conquer one of the world's most popular formations for climbers.
An 8-year-old boy from Colorado could become youngest to scale El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Sam Baker set out Monday on a 5-day trek to conquer one of the world's most popular formations for climbers.
Love chili? Bush's Beans hosting contest worth $20K, tailgate with Brian Baumgartner
In addition to $20,000, the winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the SEC Championship game in Atlanta and get to co-host a tailgate with “The Office” star. Here’s how to apply.
In addition to $20,000, the winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the SEC Championship game in Atlanta and get to co-host a tailgate with “The Office” star. Here’s how to apply.
It rained mud in Minnesota. Here's why.
Many Minnesotans who park outside woke up to dirty cars Monday morning.
Many Minnesotans who park outside woke up to dirty cars Monday morning.
'Karen'-themed Halloween display, Power Rangers, creepy crawlers: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a controversial Halloween decoration, Power Rangers stopping an assault, and some extremely closeup photos of animals to spice up your week.
Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a controversial Halloween decoration, Power Rangers stopping an assault, and some extremely closeup photos of animals to spice up your week.
Former daycare workers charged, accused of scaring kids with 'Scream' mask
Video footage showed one of the former Mississippi daycare employees wearing a mask similar to the "Scream" movies and yelling at children who didn't "clean up" or "act good."
Video footage showed one of the former Mississippi daycare employees wearing a mask similar to the "Scream" movies and yelling at children who didn't "clean up" or "act good."
Tajín on Pop-Tarts? Brands team up for 'unexpected' tangy, spicy combination
The new “Pop-Tarts x Tajín” kit, which will be available in limited quantities, comes with Tajín's Clásico Seasoning and a new hot sauce, and a variety of fan-favorite Pop-Tarts.
The new “Pop-Tarts x Tajín” kit, which will be available in limited quantities, comes with Tajín's Clásico Seasoning and a new hot sauce, and a variety of fan-favorite Pop-Tarts.
Oakland restaurant workers dressed as Power Rangers kick into action to stop alleged assault
Power Rangers was undoubtedly one of the best live-action superhero series in the 90s. The squad was in true form Friday as they took down an alleged assailant at an Oakland Ramen shop.
Power Rangers was undoubtedly one of the best live-action superhero series in the 90s. The squad was in true form Friday as they took down an alleged assailant at an Oakland Ramen shop.
12-foot Halloween skeleton stolen from Austin neighborhood
An Austin community is offering a reward for information leading to the identity of the person caught stealing a 12-foot skeleton from a front yard.
An Austin community is offering a reward for information leading to the identity of the person caught stealing a 12-foot skeleton from a front yard.
Massachusetts woman allegedly unleashes swarm of bees on deputies carrying out eviction order
A woman is facing multiple assault and battery charges for allegedly releasing a swarm of bees on a group of sheriff’s deputies, some of them allergic to bee stings, as they tried to serve an eviction notice, authorities said.
A woman is facing multiple assault and battery charges for allegedly releasing a swarm of bees on a group of sheriff’s deputies, some of them allergic to bee stings, as they tried to serve an eviction notice, authorities said.
City of Prosser takes down 'Karen'-themed Halloween display after community backlash
The City of Prosser took down a ‘Karen’-themed Halloween display at City Hall after residents found it offensive.
The City of Prosser took down a ‘Karen’-themed Halloween display at City Hall after residents found it offensive.
Charles Manson's random ties to musicians, actors in Hollywood
Before Charles Manson dispatched young followers on a killing rampage, his life in Los Angeles and failed musical aspirations led him to encounter many well-known celebrities.
Before Charles Manson dispatched young followers on a killing rampage, his life in Los Angeles and failed musical aspirations led him to encounter many well-known celebrities.
Brain cells in lab dish learn to play computer game, experiment shows
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Horseback rider arrested for DUI in Whittier
Yes, galloping under the influence is a crime!
Yes, galloping under the influence is a crime!
Radioactive waste from WWII nuclear weapons found in Missouri school
The report by Boston Chemical Data Corp. confirmed fears about contamination at Jana Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant.
The report by Boston Chemical Data Corp. confirmed fears about contamination at Jana Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant.
Idaho woman breaks state record with ‘monster’ 3-foot long trout catch
Hailey Thomas had a feeling she landed “something special,” and she was right.
Hailey Thomas had a feeling she landed “something special,” and she was right.
Blind woman pilots plane, 'Burnt Hair', Fat Bear Week winner: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a teen accidentally swallowing a dog toy, a blind woman piloting a plane, and the champion of Fat Bear Week to spice up your week.
Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a teen accidentally swallowing a dog toy, a blind woman piloting a plane, and the champion of Fat Bear Week to spice up your week.
Border officers in Texas find liquid meth in condoms hidden in pumpkins
The liquid methamphetamine was found inside dozens of condoms hidden in four pumpkins at a Texas border checkpoint, authorities said.
The liquid methamphetamine was found inside dozens of condoms hidden in four pumpkins at a Texas border checkpoint, authorities said.
The most commonly misspelled words in the US. How many can you get right?
“Coolly” earned the title of the most misspelled word in the U.S. and the world. The word means casual or nonchalant.
“Coolly” earned the title of the most misspelled word in the U.S. and the world. The word means casual or nonchalant.
Elon Musk sells $1M worth of 'Burnt Hair' fragrance
Musk said Boring Company sold 10K bottles of the perfume at $100 each.
Musk said Boring Company sold 10K bottles of the perfume at $100 each.
Ohio fishing scandal: 2 men caught cheating at tournament charged, prosecutors say
The men are accused of stuffing lead weights and fish fillets into walleye in an attempt to win the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament, which had a prize of $28,760.
The men are accused of stuffing lead weights and fish fillets into walleye in an attempt to win the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament, which had a prize of $28,760.