House explosion in Minnesota kills 20-year-old dogsitter

A 20-year-old woman died late Saturday in rural Le Sueur County when the home where she was house-sitting exploded and collapsed in a fire.

Arizona Catholic priest resigns over wrongly-used word during baptism; what you should know about the mix-up

In a unique situation for people of the catholic faith, a priest in Arizona is stepping down because diocesan officials in Phoenix determined the words he was using during baptisms were wrong, thus invalidating them.

Large opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction

The opal, dubbed the “Americus Australis,” weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals.

World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness

Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters

Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois

Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.

California man arrested with live alligator in his car

As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.

Fisherman catches 33-pound squid in Hawaii setting internet on fire

Nikko Eterovich said the 33-pound squid was the biggest one he has ever caught. He said the squid's weight broke Hawaii's record.

Minnesota man with sizeable arms becomes arm wrestling champ

From the beginning Jeff Dabe's life story is a tale of epic proportions, leading him to become an arm wrestling champion.

Avon Park Mowerplex hosting Snowbird Nationals lawnmower races
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Once a month, a dirt track in Avon Park hosts some high-adrenaline racing, but it's not cars or motorcycles flying around this track. It's lawnmowers.

Deputies find life-sized doll after 'body' reported in Georgia forest

The Georgia deputies were called to the hiking trail after reports of a body found in the forest. The instead found a life-sized doll "complete with accessories" they're naming "Selena."

‘Cosmic mystery’: Object found in space emitted radio bursts every 18 minutes

“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.