Jury awards $450,000 to man fired over unwanted office birthday party

A Kentucky jury has awarded a man $450,000 who sued his employer after he asked them not to celebrate his birthday at work — and they did it anyway.

Video shows NJ teacher save student choking on water bottle cap

Janiece Jenkins, a teacher at East Orange Community Charter School, is being hailed a hero after springing into action and saving her student who was choking on a water bottle cap.

Drifting video of 'Sunday Funday' on YouTube leads to Detroit police arrest

The police crackdown is here to stay, with Exhibit: A – the arrest of Rickey Finley. He made it easy on investigators – advertising his social media page with decals right on his car.

Will Smith’s ‘Fresh Prince’ co-star speaks on Chris Rock slap

“Took me a while to get my thoughts together,” “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Tatyana Ali wrote on social media before sharing her thoughts on what happened at the Oscars.

Meteorologist calls kids on-air to warn of tornado nearing their home

During his weather broadcast, a meteorologist realized an incoming tornado was headed right for his neighborhood — and his kids were home alone.

How the Laugh Factory is supporting fellow comedian Chris Rock

Amid the Will Smith-Chris Rock controversy that ensued post-Oscars slap, the legendary Laugh Factory is showing its support for Rock loud and clear.

Comedians react with horror at Will Smith attacking Chris Rock at Oscars

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art.

Twitter users target wrong Will Smith after actor’s Oscars incident with Chris Rock

Twitter users targeted a man named Will Smith who they mistakenly thought was the actor following a confrontation between the Oscar-winner and comedian Chris Rock Sunday night.

Real or fake? Video has some debating if Will Smith's viral Chris Rock slap was staged

During Sunday's Oscars, Will Smith walked on stage and appeared to smack Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife. Rock is not pressing charges, according to Los Angeles police.

Teen falls from Florida ride: Video shows moments leading up to deadly plunge

Witnesses say a 14-year-old boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which stands at 430 feet. It is the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.

Blind basketball player makes shot in front of 2,500 fans

Jules Hoogland, a junior at Zeeland East High School, is a member of the school's basketball team. She also happens to be blind. So when she played in the last game of the season, 2,500 people in the packed gymnasium went completely silent, so she could listen for the tapping on the rim to know where to aim her free throw shot.

VIDEO: Mountain lion runs around busy shopping plaza in Irvine

Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.