Egg-sized white diamond sold for over $21 million, plus fees
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
2 sperm whales die within one week in Florida Keys
A sperm whale calf died after beaching itself in the northern Florida Keys last week. Six days later, an emaciated adult whale was found beached near Key West. A necropsy determined the calf likely died after becoming separated from its mother.
A sperm whale calf died after beaching itself in the northern Florida Keys last week. Six days later, an emaciated adult whale was found beached near Key West. A necropsy determined the calf likely died after becoming separated from its mother.
Passenger lands plane in Palm Beach, Florida after pilot has medical emergency
A passenger sprang into action and landed the plane he was on after the pilot had a medical emergency.
A passenger sprang into action and landed the plane he was on after the pilot had a medical emergency.
5th grader brings weed gummies to Livonia school that kindergartner brought margaritas
Two 5th graders were hospitalized after one of them brought weed gummies into the Livonia school - the same school where a kindergartner brought margaritas to snack time.
Two 5th graders were hospitalized after one of them brought weed gummies into the Livonia school - the same school where a kindergartner brought margaritas to snack time.
Washington state troopers pull over driver who crammed SUV into back of U-Haul
A Washington State Trooper made an unusual traffic stop this week after spotting an SUV crammed into the back of a very small U-Haul.
A Washington State Trooper made an unusual traffic stop this week after spotting an SUV crammed into the back of a very small U-Haul.
UFO debate: House panel to hold public hearing on ‘unidentified aerial phenomena'
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
Cat accused of trespassing wins $125,000 settlement, owner calls for policy changes
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.
Rescued teen worked to stay alive after falling down 40-foot well, firefighters say
Firefighters in South Carolina said the 14-year-old boy fell down the well Saturday evening.
Firefighters in South Carolina said the 14-year-old boy fell down the well Saturday evening.
3 Americans at Bahamas Sandals resort found dead in unknown 'health emergency'
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
Lightning destroys toilet at Oklahoma apartment, fire department reports
“The fan was destroyed and the toilet bowl was severely damaged,” Okmulgee’s Fire Chief Dewayne Hurt told FOX TV Stations.
“The fan was destroyed and the toilet bowl was severely damaged,” Okmulgee’s Fire Chief Dewayne Hurt told FOX TV Stations.
Scientists create message to beam into outer space but say humanity isn’t ready yet
The message would contain images of the male and female forms, where Earth is located, and even include mathematical operations.
The message would contain images of the male and female forms, where Earth is located, and even include mathematical operations.
Man charged with murdering wife wins primary election in Indiana
An Indiana Republican who won a primary election in his hometown this week has been in jail on murder charges since March.
An Indiana Republican who won a primary election in his hometown this week has been in jail on murder charges since March.
Ancient cave art discovered in Alabama is largest-known in North America
The art, discovered deep in a cave in Alabama, was created by Native Americans who lived sometime between 660 and 949 AD, researchers said.
The art, discovered deep in a cave in Alabama, was created by Native Americans who lived sometime between 660 and 949 AD, researchers said.
Why teen who disengaged clutch wasn't charged or sued after Jeep crushes mechanic
When Jeffrey Hawkins, a 42-year-old father of four, was killed while on the job, a 19-year-old with no knowledge of how to drive any vehicles disengaged the clutch of a Jeep Wrangler, forcing the car forward. But the teenager is not being charged or sued for his death.
When Jeffrey Hawkins, a 42-year-old father of four, was killed while on the job, a 19-year-old with no knowledge of how to drive any vehicles disengaged the clutch of a Jeep Wrangler, forcing the car forward. But the teenager is not being charged or sued for his death.
‘Pro-Life Spiderman’ strikes again, scales New York Times building
A self-proclaimed "Pro-Life Spiderman" was back at again Thursday morning, days after he scaled the 60-floor Salesforce Tower in San Francisco.
A self-proclaimed "Pro-Life Spiderman" was back at again Thursday morning, days after he scaled the 60-floor Salesforce Tower in San Francisco.
Woman dies after getting stuck in industrial bread mixing machine for over an hour
Authorities said they spent over an hour taking the machine apart in order to free the woman.
Authorities said they spent over an hour taking the machine apart in order to free the woman.
Dead shark gutted and hung at Florida high school; investigation underway, officials say
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a dead shark was apparently gutted and hung in the courtyard of a Florida high school.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a dead shark was apparently gutted and hung in the courtyard of a Florida high school.
Pig heart transplanted into patient was infected with pig virus, health officials say
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
Video shows suspected lawn mower thief cutting victim’s grass
The Texas suspect was seen on security cameras removing the lawnmower and using it to cut grass in the homeowner’s front and back yards, according to police.
The Texas suspect was seen on security cameras removing the lawnmower and using it to cut grass in the homeowner’s front and back yards, according to police.
Roman bust looted in WWII sold at Texas Goodwill store for $35
A Texas woman reportedly purchased the 2,000-year-old Roman bust at a Goodwill store in Austin for $35 in 2018. The bust was most likely brought to Texas by an American soldier during WWII.
A Texas woman reportedly purchased the 2,000-year-old Roman bust at a Goodwill store in Austin for $35 in 2018. The bust was most likely brought to Texas by an American soldier during WWII.