Animal cruelty is now a felony in Virginia

A new law aimed at bringing justice for animals that have been abused is now in effect in Virginia. 

14 malnourished, balding parrots found in unsanitary home in Oklahoma

A group of parrots are being nursed back to health by Oklahoma City Animal Welfare after they were found malnourished and living in filthy conditions.

Success! NASA tests Orion launch abort system

Hundreds of people watched as NASA successfully proved the Orion capsule’s launch abort system can outrun a rocket and pull astronauts to safety if there is an emergency during lift-off.

Study finds cockroaches are developing new resistance to insecticides and becoming harder to kill

Researchers from Purdue University found that German roaches, which are among the most common, are quickly evolving resistance to various pesticides and passing down those resistant genes to their offspring.

Florida teen beats Venus Williams at Wimbledon

In a matchup of youth vs. experience, the youngest woman in the draw beat the oldest at Wimbledon.

Freak hailstorm in Mexico buries cars, swamps streets in up to 5 feet of ice

One of Mexico's largest cities was transformed into a scene straight out of winter Sunday when a freak hailstorm dropped a deluge of ice that left streets impassable and cars buried.

Beachgoer finds snake in beach chair

A beachgoer in North Carolina got a slithery surprise when she spotted a snake curled up in her beach chair.

Talk show host Steve Harvey to cover students' college costs

Talk show host, comedian and game show host Steve Harvey has committed to covering the college costs for eight incoming freshmen at his alma mater in Ohio.

15-year-old American Coco Gauff qualifies for Wimbledon

Cori "Coco" Gauff, a 15-year-old American, has become the youngest player to reach Wimbledon's main draw for women's singles via qualifying in the Open era.

Florida drivers among the worst in the country, study finds

This will come as no surprise to anyone who's spent time on Florida's roads: drivers in the Sunshine State are some of the worst in the country.