Unusual

5-foot long tapeworm "wiggled out" of man's body after he ate sushi

January 20, 2018 2:46pm CST

A California man is likely altering his regular sushi habit after discovering a tapeworm that may have entered his body through the raw salmon he loves so much. Doctor Kenny Banh revealed the Fresno man’s case on a January 8 episode of the Podcast “This Won’t Hurt A Bit,” a show that mixes medical topics with laughs.

Carjacking suspect to judge: 'I don't understand taking the car part'

January 20, 2018 2:44pm CST

Police have arrested two teenagers accused of stealing a mother’s SUV from a gas station with two young children inside, then abandoning the kids outside in freezing temperatures.

Vehicle drove over cliff in Malibu

January 19, 2018 6:34am CST

Firefighters had to rescue a person whose car went over a cliff in Malibu late Thursday afternoon.

Police: footprints led officers to suspect in deadly stabbing

January 19, 2018 6:29am CST

Footprints in the snow lead DeKalb County Police right to the prime suspect in a fatal stabbing.

Police: 11-year-old boy robbed while sledding

January 19, 2018 6:28am CST

Decatur Police are searching for a trio of young assailants who attempted to rob an even younger victim.

Montreal man fools police with fake car made of snow

January 18, 2018 10:29am CST

Simon Laprise had a plan, some snow and a couple hours to spare.

Deputies: 'Spiderman' fugitive tried to flee by sneaking out back door

January 17, 2018 2:48pm CST

A fugitive in Florida was attempting to sneak out the back door of his second-story apartment to evade arrest, when he was nabbed by deputies, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

Driver high on narcotics crashes into second story dental offices

January 17, 2018 2:43pm CST

A driver who later admitted to using narcotics launched his sedan into the second floor dental offices in a building on Sunday in Santa Ana.

Wallaby hops across Sydney Harbor Bridge, captured uninjured

January 16, 2018 6:59am CST

A wayward wallaby disrupted downtown traffic by bounding across the Sydney Harbor Bridge on Tuesday with police in pursuit.

Car goes airborne, slams into 2nd floor of California office

January 16, 2018 4:23am CST

Authorities say two people escaped serious injuries when the car they were in went airborne and slammed into the second floor of a Southern California dental office.

Suburban newlyweds shocked to get wedding congrats from President and First Lady

January 15, 2018 6:47am CST

A suburban Chicago couple was not surprised that President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were not able to attend their 2017 wedding.

Sex offender wants his Xbox saved for him until he gets out of prison

January 13, 2018 7:35pm CST

MINOT, N.D. (AP) - A 38-year-old North Dakota man serving a prison sentence for possession of child pornography is appealing a judicial order that his Xbox and PlayStation 2 be destroyed. The Daily News reports that James Kremer of Minot is asking the state Supreme Court to rule that the gaming consoles be returned to his mother, as well as a laptop and external hard drive, minus any illegal...

Marriage license kiosk to open at Vegas airport

January 13, 2018 9:12am CST

Las Vegas officials are making it easier to get married in Sin City. A new marriage license kiosk will open at McCarran International Airport next month.

Mom who beat 'possessed' daughter and shoved crucifix down her throat is found guilty

January 12, 2018 8:46pm CST

An Oklahoma City mom who fatally forced a crucifix and medallion down her daughter's throat because she thought the woman was possessed by the devil was convicted of first-degree murder Thursday.

Carpool violator uses "Chucky" doll as fake passenger, CHP says

January 12, 2018 8:31pm CST

Yes, the Oakland Raiders have a new coach in town: Jon Gruden, who has earned the name "Chucky" from the horror film series. But the California Highway Patrol in Contra Costa County is reminding drivers that the football hire is no excuse for having a "Chucky" doll ride shotgun in lieu of a real passenger in the carpool lane.