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Spanking can pose long-term harms to children, 5-decade analysis suggests
(FOX NEWS) - As many as 80 percent of parents worldwide spank their children, according to a 2014 UNICEF report.
(FOX NEWS) - As many as 80 percent of parents worldwide spank their children, according to a 2014 UNICEF report.
WATCH: Dad saves son, says roller coaster seat belt broke
A video of a father and son’s chilling roller coaster mishap is quickly gaining speed online.
A video of a father and son’s chilling roller coaster mishap is quickly gaining speed online.
Minnetonka mail carrier arrested for delivering mail while drunk
A U.S. Postal Service worker in Minnetonka, Minn. was arrested last week for delivering the mail while drunk.
A U.S. Postal Service worker in Minnetonka, Minn. was arrested last week for delivering the mail while drunk.
Study shows dogs don't like hugs
New data shows that hugging your dog raises its stress and anxiety levels, according to University of British Columbia psychology professor Stanley Coren. Dogs are designed for swift running, according to Professor Coren. He said in times of stress or threat the first line of defense that a dog uses is not their teeth, but their ability to run away. Behaviorists believe not allowing a dog to...
New data shows that hugging your dog raises its stress and anxiety levels, according to University of British Columbia psychology professor Stanley Coren. Dogs are designed for swift running, according to Professor Coren. He said in times of stress or threat the first line of defense that a dog uses is not their teeth, but their ability to run away. Behaviorists believe not allowing a dog to...
Graphic comic books teach bicycle safety
According to a spokesman for the City of Phoenix, 80 percent of kids under 18 who are hit by cars while cycling are boys. So these comic books are targeted toward them. They use graphic images like spewing blood and cracked skulls to show that cycling unsafely can have serious consequences.
According to a spokesman for the City of Phoenix, 80 percent of kids under 18 who are hit by cars while cycling are boys. So these comic books are targeted toward them. They use graphic images like spewing blood and cracked skulls to show that cycling unsafely can have serious consequences.
Local company helps convicts remove tattoos
Tattoos on the hands, face, and neck often make it difficult to get a job. That is why one local company has made it their mission to remove these tattoos for a fraction of a cost for those who are getting out of prison or jail.
Tattoos on the hands, face, and neck often make it difficult to get a job. That is why one local company has made it their mission to remove these tattoos for a fraction of a cost for those who are getting out of prison or jail.
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Hero dog that rescued 7 people after Ecuador quake dies from exhaustion
A white Labrador was honored as a hero for rescuing seven people in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Ecuador last week before dying from exhaustion at the age of 4.
A white Labrador was honored as a hero for rescuing seven people in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Ecuador last week before dying from exhaustion at the age of 4.
Northern Idaho family breaks 101-year streak of boy births
For the first time since 1914, the Underdahl family can send out "it's a girl" baby announcements.
For the first time since 1914, the Underdahl family can send out "it's a girl" baby announcements.
Sheriff Judd: Pizza delivery order lands 'dumb' criminal in Polk jail
A not-so-bright suspect with a late-night appetite is in the Polk County Jail. Deputies say Ronnie Dougherty robbed a Hungry Howie's delivery driver and then made it incredibly easy for deputies to track him down.
A not-so-bright suspect with a late-night appetite is in the Polk County Jail. Deputies say Ronnie Dougherty robbed a Hungry Howie's delivery driver and then made it incredibly easy for deputies to track him down.
Horse rescued from Miami canal
It took a team of about 14 people, including a veterinarian and large animal trainers, to get the horse out of the water after it got spooked.
It took a team of about 14 people, including a veterinarian and large animal trainers, to get the horse out of the water after it got spooked.
'This guy' needs a DWI lawyer
Police in New Hampire arrested a man in a "This guy needs a beer" t-shirt on drunk driving charges.
Police in New Hampire arrested a man in a "This guy needs a beer" t-shirt on drunk driving charges.
Half-bearded man arrested in Miami
A man booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail is making national headlines- not necessarily for what he did, but more for his booking photo.
A man booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail is making national headlines- not necessarily for what he did, but more for his booking photo.
Woman gets too close to bison at Yellowstone Park
A woman got up close and personal with a bull bison at Yellowstone National Park in a video that angered park goers as it was happening.
A woman got up close and personal with a bull bison at Yellowstone National Park in a video that angered park goers as it was happening.
Judge sentences defendant, spends night in jail with him
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge sent a retired Special Forces sergeant to jail for violating probation — then spent the night in the cell with him.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge sent a retired Special Forces sergeant to jail for violating probation — then spent the night in the cell with him.
"Breastfeeding Welcome" sign in restaurants sparks debate
A movement to hang "Breastfeeding Welcome" signs in front of restaurants across Decatur is gaining praise and raising some eyebrows.
A movement to hang "Breastfeeding Welcome" signs in front of restaurants across Decatur is gaining praise and raising some eyebrows.
Rare twin manatees sighted in Sarasota Bay
A Bay Area boater captured video of rare twin manatees with their mother in the water of Sarasota Bay.
A Bay Area boater captured video of rare twin manatees with their mother in the water of Sarasota Bay.
Woman leads police on chase in ambulance
A woman who led police on a long chase in a stolen ambulance had just been released from jail, police in Oklahoma said.
A woman who led police on a long chase in a stolen ambulance had just been released from jail, police in Oklahoma said.
South Phoenix neighborhood taken over by bugs
It's the kind of thing that will make your skin crawl, people living in a south Phoenix neighborhood are battling a bug problem, a big one. The bugs are invading their yards and homes.
It's the kind of thing that will make your skin crawl, people living in a south Phoenix neighborhood are battling a bug problem, a big one. The bugs are invading their yards and homes.