Otto the otter, 'a cheerful creature,' dies after park guests allegedly threw food into enclosure
Otto the otter, a “cheerful creature,” died on Thursday after getting sick from food that park guests allegedly threw into his enclosure, according to Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Tennessee, where the animal lived.
Otto the otter, a “cheerful creature,” died on Thursday after getting sick from food that park guests allegedly threw into his enclosure, according to Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium in Tennessee, where the animal lived.
Alligator invader breaks into Clearwater home by shattering low window, police say
A Clearwater woman was startled to hear a loud crash overnight, but she was even more surprised when she saw the culprit: A 10-foot alligator that had crashed its way into her kitchen.
A Clearwater woman was startled to hear a loud crash overnight, but she was even more surprised when she saw the culprit: A 10-foot alligator that had crashed its way into her kitchen.
Mysterious 19th-century shipwreck discovered by accident in Gulf of Mexico
While testing underwater drone equipment in the Gulf of Mexico, a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made a remarkable discovery: A previously unknown mysterious 19th-century shipwreck.
While testing underwater drone equipment in the Gulf of Mexico, a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made a remarkable discovery: A previously unknown mysterious 19th-century shipwreck.
Video shows passenger beating Lyft driver in Queens
It began as most e-hail rides do. Driver Eduardo Madiedo accepted a ride Thursday night, thinking nothing was out of the ordinary. His passengers, a woman and a man, were heading to Mount Sinai Queens in Astoria.
It began as most e-hail rides do. Driver Eduardo Madiedo accepted a ride Thursday night, thinking nothing was out of the ordinary. His passengers, a woman and a man, were heading to Mount Sinai Queens in Astoria.
Police: 10-month-old dies after choking on pine cone
Authorities in North Carolina say a 10-month-old baby has died after choking on a pine cone.
Authorities in North Carolina say a 10-month-old baby has died after choking on a pine cone.
Woman reportedly decapitated while trying to free headphones from elevator
A woman was reportedly decapitated by an elevator when she tried to free her headphones from a collapsible grill.
A woman was reportedly decapitated by an elevator when she tried to free her headphones from a collapsible grill.
New Hampshire man treated for rabies after being bitten by bat hiding in iPad case, report says
A New Hampshire man required treatment for rabies after a bat that was reportedly hiding in his iPad case snuck out and bit him last week — and now he hopes his ordeal will help educate others about the dangerous disease.
A New Hampshire man required treatment for rabies after a bat that was reportedly hiding in his iPad case snuck out and bit him last week — and now he hopes his ordeal will help educate others about the dangerous disease.
'Towelkini' combines beach towel and bikini to make laying out easier
The latest summer trend combines a beach towel and bikini to make a "Towelkini."
The latest summer trend combines a beach towel and bikini to make a "Towelkini."
Woman fights off black bear who gets up close and personal in Rhode Island, officials say
Don't pick up hitchhikers. Even furry ones.
Don't pick up hitchhikers. Even furry ones.
US Navy pilots reportedly saw UFOs during training exercises on the East Coast
Navy pilots spoke with The New York Times and said they saw unidentified flying objects over the East Coast in 2014 and 2015 during training exercises.
Navy pilots spoke with The New York Times and said they saw unidentified flying objects over the East Coast in 2014 and 2015 during training exercises.
Florida woman attacks Burger King manager after being denied free fries
Miami-Dade police say two women who were denied free french fries at a Burger King drive-thru were so angry that they went inside and beat up the manager.
Miami-Dade police say two women who were denied free french fries at a Burger King drive-thru were so angry that they went inside and beat up the manager.
Florida man bitten by python hiding in toilet
A man in Coral Springs got the bite of his life after finding a python in his bathroom Sunday morning.
A man in Coral Springs got the bite of his life after finding a python in his bathroom Sunday morning.
Stranger leaves 'thank you' note after Dunwoody apartment break-in
In a bizarre break-in, a Dunwoody resident said a stranger entered his home earlier this month and then thanked him for his unapproved hospitality.
In a bizarre break-in, a Dunwoody resident said a stranger entered his home earlier this month and then thanked him for his unapproved hospitality.
Artist's Facebook disabled after posting 'MAGA hat collection'
Just 10 minutes before we spoke over the phone, Baltimore area-based artist Kate Kretz received a call from Benicia’s Jen Tough Gallery. She said they want to show her art in an upcoming exhibition this July. Her work is called ‘The MAGA Hat Collection’, part of a larger ongoing so-called #bullyculture series. But images of her work have led to her Facebook account to be disabled.
Just 10 minutes before we spoke over the phone, Baltimore area-based artist Kate Kretz received a call from Benicia’s Jen Tough Gallery. She said they want to show her art in an upcoming exhibition this July. Her work is called ‘The MAGA Hat Collection’, part of a larger ongoing so-called #bullyculture series. But images of her work have led to her Facebook account to be disabled.
Mexican officials: 246 cocaine packages extracted from body of man who died mid-flight
Officials with the Attorney General's office in Mexico's Sonora state said forensics staff members have found over 200 bags of cocaine inside the body of a man who died onboard a plane.
Officials with the Attorney General's office in Mexico's Sonora state said forensics staff members have found over 200 bags of cocaine inside the body of a man who died onboard a plane.
IHOP announces another name change after last year's burger drama, leading to speculation, confusion
Because it went so well the last time, IHOP has announced it will be changing its name yet again. Sort of.
Because it went so well the last time, IHOP has announced it will be changing its name yet again. Sort of.
Police say 'Holy Spirit' saved speeder from ticket
Divine intervention may have saved a German speeder from a hefty fine, according to police. At least he has Mother Nature to thank.
Divine intervention may have saved a German speeder from a hefty fine, according to police. At least he has Mother Nature to thank.
Sit. Study. Fetch a bachelor's degree in dog training.
Luna the springer spaniel is learning to sniff out a troublesome golf course fungus in return for a tennis ball while helping her handler fetch a new breed of bachelor's degree.
Luna the springer spaniel is learning to sniff out a troublesome golf course fungus in return for a tennis ball while helping her handler fetch a new breed of bachelor's degree.
Man accidentally shoots self in groin at Lowe's
A man shot himself in the groin with his own gun at a hardware store in Kentucky Friday.
A man shot himself in the groin with his own gun at a hardware store in Kentucky Friday.
Man caught on video bathing in Wendy's kitchen sink; business still passes health inspection
Video that's gone viral shows a man allegedly taking a bath in a large sink in the kitchen of a Wendy's in Florida.
Video that's gone viral shows a man allegedly taking a bath in a large sink in the kitchen of a Wendy's in Florida.