Florida fight over ‘baby boxes’ part of bigger culture war

Safe Haven Baby Boxes and A Safe Haven for Newborns are two charities with similar names and the same goal: providing distressed mothers with a safe place to surrender their unwanted newborns instead of dumping them in trash cans or along roadsides.

Russia's Shiveluch volcano erupts, spewing dust and ash into the sky

The eruption early Tuesday of Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka’s most active volcanoes, spewed clouds of dust 20 kilometers (65,600 feet) into the sky.

You missed the tax deadline. Now what?

The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.

University of Houston using Artificial Intelligence to combat food insecurity

UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."

Donate blood to American Red Cross and get a free Snoopy T-shirt

Those who donate blood in April will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night trip for two to Sonoma County, California.

TGI Fridays adds new 'Big AF Burgers' to menu

These "bigger-than-ever" dinner options are part of the new "Big AF Burgers" menu, which starts with a six-ounce seasoned patty.

Homeless woman donates brand-new bike to 3-year-old boy after his was stolen

Because of her generosity, police alerted a local non-profit organization to help the anonymous woman – now affectionately nicknamed “Bike Lady" – get back on her feet.

Over 143,000 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs recalled due to potential air bag issue

The NHTSA is urging owners of the specified models to not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat while Volkswagen develops a solution.

Washington state skier rescues snowboarder buried beneath snow in dramatic video

A dramatic video making the rounds online shows a skier saving the life of a snowboarder who had become trapped underneath a pile of snow while riding.

Leather & Lace: The Florida motorcycle club empowering women to ride bikes

Leather and Lace is an all-women motorcycle club based in Florida that not only encourages women to ride motorcycles, but also empowers women through sisterhood.

Florida principal resigns after complaints on 'David' statue nudity

A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David" sculpture.

Surveillance footage released after deputies charged in Irvo Otieno's death

The video shows a group of sheriff’s deputies and employees at a Virginia mental hospital pinning Irvo Otieno to the floor until he was motionless and limp as they tried to resuscitate him.

Lone baby swan survives raccoon attack at Lake Eola

One of five little cygnets that hatched last week is the only one left after the family of swans was attacked.