Hacker reportedly takes over smart home, plays vulgar music, sets thermostat to 90 degrees

Smart home systems promise security and peace of mind, but all that automation leads to some vulnerabilities that many homeowners may not be considering — like virtual attacks by hackers.

Realtor attacked, groped by man at open house in Encino

A brazen and violent attack on a real estate agent was caught on video during an open house in Encino.

Boy, 11, drives 3 hours for Snapchat meeting, gets lost

Police in South Carolina say an 11-year-old boy took his brother's car and drove alone for three hours to meet someone he met on Snapchat.

11-year-old boy drives 200 miles to meet man he met on Snapchat

An 11-year-old South Carolina boy is back with his family after he drove almost 200 miles to meet a man he had met on Snapchat, according to Charleston police.

Mother-to-be tests positive for meth during routine tests, learns new home is to blame

A Missouri couple who are expecting a baby girl now face financial difficulties after the mother learned through a routine blood test that she has amphetamines in her system and it’s because of their new home.

Man holding daughter, 5, jumps in front of subway train

A man died and his 5-year-old daughter suffered minor injuries after he apparently jumped in front of a subway train Monday morning, according to police.

Austin teacher honors Daniel Johnston with chainsaw art

An Austin Middle school teacher uses his chainsaw to create unique art to honor the late artist Daniel Johnston's legacy and charity.

Pregnant bride dies after suffering stroke moments before wedding, baby saved

(FOX NEWS) -- A pregnant bride died from a stroke minutes before arriving at the altar, leaving her groom a single father when doctors managed to save their baby's life.

Animal hospital treats 4 baby squirrels bound by their tails

A Connecticut animal hospital says they’re treating four baby squirrels found tied together by their tails in a bizarre act of animal abuse.

Louisiana man dies in Africa after underwater marriage proposal goes wrong

Steven Weber Jr. never got to hear his girlfriend say "yes" after popping the question underwater during their trip to Tanzania this week.

Girl, 9, declared 'genius' for hiding cheese in lip balm for secret school snack

One clever 4th-grader from St. Louis has been declared a "genius" after filling empty lip balm tubes with cheddar cheese to secretly snack in school, in a prank that delighted Twitter users believe confirms that "the future is female."