Florida deputy rescues injured bobcat without becoming lunch

A Florida deputy from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, identified as Deputy Lopez, made an unconventional rescue on January 7 when he spotted an injured bobcat.

Woman missing for nearly a decade found stuffed in California freezer

The San Diego Police Department announced a woman's body was found stuffed in a freezer last month, and that she may have been missing or dead for up to nine years.

Fire whirl captured on video when meteorologist burns away ice from driveway

A small fire whirl was captured on video by a North Dakota meteorologist who says it formed after he used gasoline to clear ice from his driveway following a major winter storm.

Ice pancakes seen floating on western Minnesota river

A woman in western Minnesota captured "ice pancakes" floating along a river on New Year’s Day. 

Watch: Inflatable Christmas decoration comes to life to chase Florida delivery driver

It's a Christmas miracle! One Florida delivery driver was in for a big surprise when an inflatable gingerbread man decoration came to life before his very eyes.

Colombia attempts to lift objects from 1708 shipwreck believed to contain cargo worth billions

The 300-year-old ship is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo from Spanish-controlled colonies, which could be worth billions of dollars if recovered.

Man discovers 4.87-carat diamond at Arkansas state park

“I thought it might be a piece of glass, it was so clear. I really didn’t know. “We were picking up everything thinking it was a diamond," the man said.

Ricardo the bull toy now on sale following real-life animal's NJ Transit escapades

Ricardo the bull stood on the tracks last week at Newark Penn Station, prompting a police response and holding up train traffic between New Jersey and New York Penn Station for nearly an hour, according to New Jersey Transit.

NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets

These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.

Loose bull at Newark Penn Station contained after roaming tracks, disrupting NJ Transit

A bull was seen on several videos across social media Thursday morning roaming the tracks at Newark Penn Station, disrupting New Jersey Transit service and snarling rail traffic.

MRI mishap: Patient shoots herself in buttocks after magnet triggers handgun

In June, a 57-year-old woman inadvertently shot herself in the right buttock while inside an MRI machine when her concealed handgun discharged, as reported by the Food and Drug Administration.

Massachusetts man’s deathbed confession rattles family after decades on the run: ‘It wasn't a weird dad joke’

Thomas Randele was on his deathbed when he confessed to his only daughter that he was one of "America’s Most Wanted" fugitives and had been on the run for more than five decades.

South Carolina dog rescued from tight spot — a dryer vent

Spike, an otherwise happy hound from South Carolina, found himself in a tight spot after the dog became stuck in his owner's dryer vent.

Unexpected guest drops in on podcast, upstaging discussion

"It’s only a carpet python," the Australian guest coolly said before continuing with his talk. "He’s the rodent control officer."

Video: Sneezes from Christmas tree lead woman to hidden possum

A Texas woman who heard sneezes coming from inside her artificial Christmas tree found an unwanted guest when she investigated.

Watch: Missouri police chase pickup towing 70-foot mobile home on Thanksgiving

Missouri police found themselves in an unusual pursuit on Thanksgiving when a pickup truck, towing a 70-foot mobile home, led officers on a chase.