Feces-filled letters sent to all of Ohio's Republican state senators

The U.S. Postal Service's law enforcement arm is investigating the matter as a federal crime. It wouldn't comment about the ongoing investigation, including whether the waste was human or animal.

Watch: Bear cub in Northern Minnesota being a 'twerp,' attacks trail camera

A bear cub in Northern Minnesota is getting called out by researchers for being a “twerp.” The cub's antics were captured on trail camera video, and are adorable.

Dramatic photos show tree burning from inside after lightning strike in Ohio

Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.

Alligator netted in Wisconsin lake; search on for reptile's owner

A nearly two-foot-long American alligator was found in Long Lake in Fond du Lac County. Now, officials are seeking to find the owners of the reptile.

Virginia man wins $250K lottery prize with numbers he saw in dream

Alonzo Coleman picked the unusual sequence of numbers 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, that he said came to him while he was sleeping.

Big Cheez-Its, escaped bees, Boris Johnson's pecs: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines

Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about gigantic Cheez-its, a Burger King employee's incredible gift, and Arizona burn survivors conquering Africa's highest mountain to brighten your week.

The secret to winning the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest could be the weather

The world-famous contest will grip the eyes and stomachs of spectators on July 4th, but some insiders say Mother Nature might hold the keys as to who ranks supreme.

World War II-era boat emerges from shrinking Lake Mead

As water levels drop at both Lake Mead and Lake Powell upstream on the Arizona-Utah line, states in the U.S. West increasingly face deeper cuts to their supply from the Colorado River.

Watch: Gator just wanted to join the game at Florida golf course

An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.

'Is that the Stanley Cup?' Iconic trophy accidentally delivered to wrong house

Each player on the Colorado Avalanche gets a turn with Lord Stanley's cup. But when it was Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog's turn, the trophy took a surprising detour.

Taco Bell's newest menu items include gigantic Cheez-It

Taco Bell's latest menu items are a take on their Tostada and Crunchwrap Supreme using a giant Cheez-It that's 16 times bigger than the normal cracker.

Selling a home: Front door color matters, Zillow data says

"This research shows how seemingly minor home improvements can make a big difference in the way a potential buyer views and values a home," Zillow said.