Colorado man sets mom’s home on fire while trying to clear cobwebs with blowtorch, deputies say
Investigators said the man set his mom's house on fire after using a blowtorch to clear cobwebs in the crawlspace under the home -- then tried to put out the flames for an hour by himself before calling 911. The blaze caused $100,000 in damages.
Investigators said the man set his mom's house on fire after using a blowtorch to clear cobwebs in the crawlspace under the home -- then tried to put out the flames for an hour by himself before calling 911. The blaze caused $100,000 in damages.
Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.
Disneyland guests trapped on Pirates of the Caribbean ride on Halloween
Riders were apparently stuck on the malfunctioned ride for roughly 90 minutes.
Riders were apparently stuck on the malfunctioned ride for roughly 90 minutes.
Invasive Joro spiders weaving webs throughout Georgia
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
Woman claims she found fried chicken head in take-out order
“I won’t be ordering chicken for a longggg time.”
“I won’t be ordering chicken for a longggg time.”
Police allegedly helped illegal multimillion-dollar marijuana operation
Federal prosecutors say law enforcement officers and a prosecutor aided an operation that illegally sold $13 million in pot grown for Maine’s medical marijuana program.
Federal prosecutors say law enforcement officers and a prosecutor aided an operation that illegally sold $13 million in pot grown for Maine’s medical marijuana program.
Sitting Bull's great-grandson confirmed using DNA from lock of hair
The great-grandson of famed Lakota Sioux Chief Sitting Bull has been confirmed as his closest living relative by scientists, who used a new DNA technique.
The great-grandson of famed Lakota Sioux Chief Sitting Bull has been confirmed as his closest living relative by scientists, who used a new DNA technique.
'Fluffernutter,' 'dad bod': Merriam-Webster dictionary adds 455 new words
“Fluffernutter,” “dad bod” and “deplatform” are among the new words added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
“Fluffernutter,” “dad bod” and “deplatform” are among the new words added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Kansas mom returns to find apartment completely cleared out, left with nothing: 'My jaw dropped'
The alleged property management's clerical mistake is being blamed for the mishap.
The alleged property management's clerical mistake is being blamed for the mishap.
Vehicle of missing mother found 23 years later in Arkansas with human remains inside, authorities say
Investigators in Arkansas say they have recovered a vehicle matching the description of a car that belonged to a mother who was reported missing 23 years ago along with her young daughter.
Investigators in Arkansas say they have recovered a vehicle matching the description of a car that belonged to a mother who was reported missing 23 years ago along with her young daughter.
Ohio made 35,000 Wright Brothers license plates with a big mistake
Ohio printed out 35,000 new license plates before realizing a banner depicted on the plate was attached to the wrong end of the Wright Brothers' historic first plane.
Ohio printed out 35,000 new license plates before realizing a banner depicted on the plate was attached to the wrong end of the Wright Brothers' historic first plane.
Tropicana announces orange juice-friendly toothpaste
Tropicana Toothpaste that will not ruin orange juice is coming. But fans will have to enter to win the limited edition product.
Tropicana Toothpaste that will not ruin orange juice is coming. But fans will have to enter to win the limited edition product.
Don’t change outgoing voicemail if lost, stranded: Rescue team responds to viral post
After a post on Facebook advising any lost hikers or stranded motorists to change their outgoing voicemail to reveal their locations should their phones die or lose signal went viral, a nonprofit rescue team from Colorado is pointing out why that’s not a good idea.
After a post on Facebook advising any lost hikers or stranded motorists to change their outgoing voicemail to reveal their locations should their phones die or lose signal went viral, a nonprofit rescue team from Colorado is pointing out why that’s not a good idea.
Kit Kat Halloween costume for 4 people breaks apart just like the candy
The Hershey Company announced that it will give away the costume to one group of fans before Halloween.
The Hershey Company announced that it will give away the costume to one group of fans before Halloween.
Airline pilot arrested for allegedly using spy cam on UCF student, authorities say
Investigators say, the pilot had flown in from out of state a couple of days before the incident took pace.
Investigators say, the pilot had flown in from out of state a couple of days before the incident took pace.
California family found dead in remote hiking area died of heat, dehydration
Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese held a news conference on Thursday where he revealed the cause of death for a family that mysteriously died during a hike in August.
Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese held a news conference on Thursday where he revealed the cause of death for a family that mysteriously died during a hike in August.
Massive sunfish rescued from fishnet off Spanish coast
A sunfish weighing more than 2,200 pounds and measuring 9 feet 5 inches long was released back into the ocean after it became trapped in a fishing net off the coast of Ceuta, Spain, on October 4, scientists said.
A sunfish weighing more than 2,200 pounds and measuring 9 feet 5 inches long was released back into the ocean after it became trapped in a fishing net off the coast of Ceuta, Spain, on October 4, scientists said.
National Park Service: Man seen hitting baseball into Grand Canyon
Officials with the National Park Service say they are in contact with a person who was seen hitting baseballs into the Grand Canyon on Oct. 17.
Officials with the National Park Service say they are in contact with a person who was seen hitting baseballs into the Grand Canyon on Oct. 17.
Indiana town will give you cash and ‘grandparents on demand’ if you move there
Yes, you read that correctly. The City of Greensburg, Indiana will give you cash and “Grandparents on Demand” if you decide to move there and work remotely.
Yes, you read that correctly. The City of Greensburg, Indiana will give you cash and “Grandparents on Demand” if you decide to move there and work remotely.
Brian Laundrie lookalike has hotel door kicked in by US Marshals, deputies in arrest attempt
“I said, ‘You might want to change your appearance for a while or this will continue to happen where you go,’” Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp told Severin Beckwith, the Brian Laundrie doppelgänger.
“I said, ‘You might want to change your appearance for a while or this will continue to happen where you go,’” Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp told Severin Beckwith, the Brian Laundrie doppelgänger.