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.

Indiana man found with handgun hidden in his rectum after being taken into custody

An Indiana ex-convict, who is prohibited from carrying a firearm, had a handgun hidden in his rectum when he was booked into jail and underwent a body scan and strip search.

Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve

A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.

Why Rosalynn Carter hired a convicted murderer as a nanny in the White House

Mary Prince, a Black woman convicted of murder in Lumpkin, Georgia, landed a job at the most powerful house in the free world: The White House.

Runner banned for 12 months for using car in race

Joasia Zakrzewski admitted to using a car to complete part of a 50-mile race in April.

Watch: Russian-born mayor in Colombian town legally proves he's not a hologram

Russian-born Mayor Mikhail Krasnov of Tunja, Colombia, faced an unusual challenge as he had to prove his authenticity and dispel hologram and microchip implantation accusations through a legal action known as "tutela."

Patrick Mahomes says he wears same pair of red underwear every game day

Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, a two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, is apparently superstitious when it comes to his underpants.

Woman killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona

A woman was killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona. There were no witnesses nearby, but her husband says he saw a bucket of spilled corn nearby, leading investigators to think she was feeding the elk.

Heinz debuts 'Pickle Ketchup' to satisfy America's craving for innovation

Heinz, the iconic condiment brand, is set to make a big splash with its new creation, "Pickle Ketchup." This innovative condiment combines the classic flavors of ketchup with the tangy goodness of dill pickles.

4 men charged in $5.95M gold toilet heist from Winston Churchill's birthplace

Four men were charged Monday over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English country mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born.