Couple contracts parasites walking barefoot on Caribbean beach

A young Canadian couple who recently returned from the Dominican Republic is warning those who are planning to travel “somewhere tropical” about the risks of walking barefoot in the sand after coming home with “incredibly itchy” feet — which turned out to be parasites.

Minneapolis sign claims Eagles fans can have "free beer" thrown at them

Eagles fans, including members of the FOX 29 staff, were greeted in Minneapolis with a little bit of sarcasm in response to events that transpired before and during the Eagles NFC Championship win over the Minnesota Vikings last weekend.

Bears burned in California wildfires go holistic for pain

Veterinarians successfully used alternative medical treatments such as acupuncture on three wild animals burned in the Southern California wildfires, although one patient -- a 5-month-old mountain lion -- did keep eating his fish-skin and corn-husk bandages, vets at the University of California, Davis said Wednesday.

Manatee freed after being stuck in life vest

Rescuers worked for several hours to successfully catch a manatee swimming in the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, with a life vest tangled around it.

Vet clinic seeks professional 'cat cuddler'

Are you a cat person? If so, we found the 'purrfect' job for you!  A veterinary clinic in Dublin is seeking someone to work as a 'cat cuddler'.

Scientists successfully clone monkeys; are humans up next?

For the first time, researchers have used the cloning technique that produced Dolly the sheep to create healthy monkeys, bringing science an important step closer to being able to do the same with humans.

Philadelphia bakery creates 'Greased Pole' themed donut

A Philadelphia donut shop is getting ready for the Eagles matchup against the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII by making some major adjustments to their menu.

Lawyer: Hotel valet gave his $300,000 Ferrari to wrong man

The owner of a $300,000 Ferrari is suing Marriott International, saying a hotel valet gave his keys to a young man who was trying to impress a woman he just met.

Osprey steals man's favorite cashmere scarf to build nest

A St. Pete man and a couple of ospreys are now forever linked after one of the birds stole the guy's prized cashmere scarf for its nest. 

Suspect arrested in home invasion after grandmother recognizes him

DeKalb County Police have identified one of the suspects accused of breaking into a retired Army veteran's home this week.

Sheriff: Burglar smoked out by DNA on discarded cigarette butt

Many would agree that smoking cigarettes is a bad habit that can come with many known side effects. One you will likely not find listed: jail. 

Police: Man punched police corporal, horse before Eagles game

Philadelphia Police have arrested and charged a man with aggravated assault after they say he assaulted a mounted police officer and his horse during a Philadelphia Eagles Tailgate on Sunday.

Crisco poles fail to stop Eagles fans from climbing post-NFC Championship

On Saturday afternoon, workers who jokingly called themselves the "Crisco Cops" greased light poles to prevent Eagles fans from climbing them.

'Crisco Cops' grease posts in Philly before Eagles-Vikings

City crews dubbing themselves the Crisco Cops were greasing light poles around Philadelphia Sunday morning to prevent Eagles fans from climbing after the NFC Championship game.

Doughnut-eating champ charged with stealing from Dunkin' Donuts

A North Carolina man who made headlines when he was caught for break-ins after winning a doughnut-eating contest has been arrested again. And this time he's accused of stealing from a doughnut shop.

Capitol Hill bar in DC offering $5 'shutdown cocktails'

A Capitol Hill bar located just blocks away from the U.S. Capitol is getting ready to help federal workers and Hill staffers get through a possible government shutdown.

Sheriff: 'The weather is bad we're going to chase you'

Police said a car thief thought officers wouldn't chase him during this week's snowstorm, but he was very wrong. He ended up sliding off the icy road and into a ditch.