'Calling 911 on stars': California sheriff asks residents to stop reporting planets in sky
Two shiny dots in the sky Wednesday night apparently startled some residents in California's Central Valley. The Stanislaus County sheriff took to Facebook Thursday to tell people they shouldn't call 911 as NASA confirmed the stars were in fact Jupiter and Venus.
Two shiny dots in the sky Wednesday night apparently startled some residents in California's Central Valley. The Stanislaus County sheriff took to Facebook Thursday to tell people they shouldn't call 911 as NASA confirmed the stars were in fact Jupiter and Venus.
Texas man eats Chick-fil-A for 1,000 consecutive days, not including Sundays
This Texan wanted to challenge a man from New Jersey who ate at Chick-fil-A for 100 days.
This Texan wanted to challenge a man from New Jersey who ate at Chick-fil-A for 100 days.
Giant bug found at an Arkansas Walmart identified as a Jurassic-era insect
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
Watch: Los Angeles sees light snow as winter storm pushes through region
The winter storm is the second of three pushing through Southern California this week, bringing more rain and snow to an already soaked region.
The winter storm is the second of three pushing through Southern California this week, bringing more rain and snow to an already soaked region.
Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
Long-lost Ironton ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story
The Ironton was a 191-foot cargo vessel that collided with another ship in rough seas in 1894. Its whereabouts had long eluded shipwreck hunters, until now.
The Ironton was a 191-foot cargo vessel that collided with another ship in rough seas in 1894. Its whereabouts had long eluded shipwreck hunters, until now.
Chinese 'kissing' device allows long-distance couples to virtually smooch
A Chinese university student created the device that comes with silicone lips attached to it.
A Chinese university student created the device that comes with silicone lips attached to it.
Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is a mythical Mayan elf
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”
Swing and a miss: NYC replaces 'Jakie' Robinson road sign
The sign spotted Sunday in Queens featured a picture of Robinson, Major League Baseball's first African American player in the modern era, over the words “Jakie Robinson Parkway.”
The sign spotted Sunday in Queens featured a picture of Robinson, Major League Baseball's first African American player in the modern era, over the words “Jakie Robinson Parkway.”
Peanut butter prank: Son covers parents' entire kitchen in food spread
Corbin Millet said it took hours to pull off the prank, and his father didn't appear to be happy when he found out.
Corbin Millet said it took hours to pull off the prank, and his father didn't appear to be happy when he found out.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
Chicken waste spill shuts down part of Route 55 in Deptford during morning commute
South Jersey drivers were met with an unpleasant - and possibly smelly - commute to work Monday morning.
South Jersey drivers were met with an unpleasant - and possibly smelly - commute to work Monday morning.
Motorcycle airbag jeans? These pants could reduce risk of lower-body injuries
Motorcycle brand Mo’cycle says the airbag is activated when a rider is separated from the vehicle.
Motorcycle brand Mo’cycle says the airbag is activated when a rider is separated from the vehicle.
Vocal cat disrupts Washington city council meeting before being escorted out
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
California 6-year-old experiences snow for the first time
For Lorena Alva and her 6-year-old daughter, Mia, this is a first. Snow! And what a better way than experiencing it than with a snowball fight between Mia and her dad, Ryan.
For Lorena Alva and her 6-year-old daughter, Mia, this is a first. Snow! And what a better way than experiencing it than with a snowball fight between Mia and her dad, Ryan.
Heinz wants to catch up with man who survived a month at sea with nothing but ketchup, seasonings
Heinz wants to buy a boat for the man who was rescued last month at sea, where he claimed to have survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean.
Heinz wants to buy a boat for the man who was rescued last month at sea, where he claimed to have survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean.
Dog vs shark: Standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Watch: Firefighters rescue bride and groom stuck in elevator for 2 hours
"Please get my sister out next. She's the one in the wedding dress," one of the passengers told rescuers.
"Please get my sister out next. She's the one in the wedding dress," one of the passengers told rescuers.
Irish rooster with a violent past kills man with attack to the back of his leg, court says
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
‘Fire-breathing demon’ dog looks for forever home after being returned 3 times
A New York state animal shelter described the Frenchie as "a whole jerk- not even half.”
A New York state animal shelter described the Frenchie as "a whole jerk- not even half.”