Body of retired LASD detective found in freezer in garage of Riverside home
The body of retired Detective Sergeant Miriam E. Travis, 87, was discovered on Sunday in a freezer in the garage of a Riverside home after concerned family members called the police after not hearing from her for some time.
The body of retired Detective Sergeant Miriam E. Travis, 87, was discovered on Sunday in a freezer in the garage of a Riverside home after concerned family members called the police after not hearing from her for some time.
Homeless man faces 7 years in jail for allegedly underpaying for Mountain Dew by 43 cents
A Pennsylvania man was jailed and charged with a felony after allegedly underpaying for a bottle of Mountain Dew soda by 43 cents, a penalty due largely in part to the state’s three-strikes law.
A Pennsylvania man was jailed and charged with a felony after allegedly underpaying for a bottle of Mountain Dew soda by 43 cents, a penalty due largely in part to the state’s three-strikes law.
New Zealand cops bust men trying to sneak into locked-down city with 'large amounts' of KFC
Police outside of Auckland arrested two men who were trying to sneak into the New Zealand city with a trunk-full of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Police outside of Auckland arrested two men who were trying to sneak into the New Zealand city with a trunk-full of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Grab your pumpkin spice whatever — it’s officially autumn
From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice instant noodles — now is officially the time to enjoy America’s favorite fall flavor.
From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice instant noodles — now is officially the time to enjoy America’s favorite fall flavor.
Hundreds of carp dead in Michigan had herpes, DNR says
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.
Drone drops bag of drugs into schoolyard instead of prison grounds: Cops
Wrong stop. A drone making a "delivery" for prisoners at a jail in Virginia erroneously dropped the package full of contraband in a neighboring schoolyard, according to police.
Wrong stop. A drone making a "delivery" for prisoners at a jail in Virginia erroneously dropped the package full of contraband in a neighboring schoolyard, according to police.
Australian researchers name vibrant rainbow insect in honor of RuPaul
Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.
Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.
'Please hold': Man shot behind Buckhead restaurant says he got hold message dialing 911
A man was shot because he interrupted a crime called Atlanta 911. He got a recording, "Please hold." It happened again and again.
A man was shot because he interrupted a crime called Atlanta 911. He got a recording, "Please hold." It happened again and again.
Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
Florida man arrested for flashing toll booth workers, troopers say
Troopers say that the man had been flashing workers at toll booths around Central Florida for about a week.
Troopers say that the man had been flashing workers at toll booths around Central Florida for about a week.
McDonald's customer dies in drive-thru after 'freak accident'
A bizarre accident occurred at a McDonald’s in Vancouver that resulted in the death of a customer.
A bizarre accident occurred at a McDonald’s in Vancouver that resulted in the death of a customer.
2 men arrested after stealing sea turtle, Florida investigators say
Investigators said that two men were at Freddie Patrick Park in Port Canaveral when they grabbed a turtle.
Investigators said that two men were at Freddie Patrick Park in Port Canaveral when they grabbed a turtle.
Singapore testing robots to patrol pedestrian areas for ‘undesirable social behaviors’
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
Garbage truck crash reveals suspected illegal marijuana grow operation in Sterling Heights
A garbage truck crashed into a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation in Sterling Heights.
A garbage truck crashed into a suspected illegal marijuana grow operation in Sterling Heights.
Half-shredded Banksy could sell for over $5 million at auction
A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale again — at several times the previous price.
A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale again — at several times the previous price.
Tesla footage reveals man lied about getting hit by car, police say
Police said a man was outsmarted by a Tesla after video from the car’s cameras revealed he lied about getting hit.
Police said a man was outsmarted by a Tesla after video from the car’s cameras revealed he lied about getting hit.
Tarantula sheds old exoskeleton in hypnotizing timelapse video
A Reno, Nevada man captured a hypnotizing timelapse of his pet tarantula molting at his home on Aug. 19.
A Reno, Nevada man captured a hypnotizing timelapse of his pet tarantula molting at his home on Aug. 19.
Man arrested for driving drunk, dragging boat on wrong side of road
The boat had fallen off the trailer and was being dragged in the opposite lane of traffic, police in Massachusetts said.
The boat had fallen off the trailer and was being dragged in the opposite lane of traffic, police in Massachusetts said.
Cow wedged in tree from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
Squirrel stashes nuts in Minnesota officer's squad
An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.
An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.