#PrayersForNick: Kansas City reporter's sick note to boss goes viral
A man's decision to call in sick Friday ended with a new trending hashtag named in his honor: #PrayersForNick.
Sarasota deputies go to armed robbery suspect's house, find him wearing mud mask
Deputies went to a robbery suspect's house to arrest him -- only to apparently interrupt his exfoliating session.
‘Feather duvet lung’: Man’s bedding was making him sick in odd medical case
A Scottish man felt sick and fatigued for months and doctors later discovered it was an odd case of "feather duvet lung."
This mom’s Christmas tree made of laundry is the most relatable holiday decor ever
Jessie Roberts, mother of three, masterfully turned a mountain of laundry into an adorable Christmas tree last year, and other moms are living for her genius idea.
Albino alligator enjoys bath time at NC aquarium
An alligator at an aquarium in North Carolina apparently really enjoys her bath time.
Utah girl, 5, punctures throat after falling while brushing teeth
The girl’s father, Mitchell Gravenmier, told news outlets that he was talking to his wife when he heard his daughter’s screams.
Kentucky man marries daughter after helping murder her boyfriend, police say
A Kentucky man and his two adult daughters are facing first-degree murder charges in the killing of a Minnesota man who had been dating one of the daughters.
Woman hiding 10 pounds of marijuana in fake 'baby bump' arrested in Argentina
Authorities said the woman was carrying 15 packages of cannabis.
Today is National Transfer Money to Your Son Day
Did you know Oct. 13 is National Transfer Money to Your Son Day?
Family seeks social media photographer who can double as 'mother's helper'
A job posting online by a family in New York City looking to hire a multi-hyphenated social media photographer, coordinator and “mother’s helper” is giving new meaning to the term hybrid role.
3 Indiana judges suspended without pay after White Castle shooting incident
An alcohol-fueled evening in May that resulted in two Indiana county-level judges being shot in a White Castle parking lot has resulted in the two male judges, plus a female judge, being suspended without pay, according to reports.
California woman claims man poured bucket of 'hot' feces on her head: 'I have some really bad PTSD'
Heidi Van Tassell said the incident occurred a few months ago as she was leaving dinner in Hollywood.
‘P.S. We owe you some milk’: Australian firefighters leave note after saving home
Firefighting is thirsty work.
Wild turkeys take over Toms River community
Hank Flynn heads to Toms River, New Jersey, where a pack of wild turkeys has overrun a community.
‘You gave me a heart attack’: Lizard leaps out of man's pocket during police search in California
Video shared by the Chico Police Department shows the officer searching a man when suddenly the rogue reptile jumps out of his pocket.
S. Carolina man claims McDonald’s sweet tea came with weed inside
A South Carolina man who went to McDonald’s for a sweet tea says he received a little extra herbal substance on the side.
Michigan man uses battle ax to fight off home intruder
A Michigan man whose hobbies include ritualized combat with replica weapons from the Middle Ages says he wielded a battle ax he calls "my baby" to fend off an intruder.
BART police officer detains man for eating sandwich on Pleasant Hill train platform
A passenger waiting to board a BART train at the Pleasant Hill station was stopped by a BART police officer, detained and cited for eating a sandwich, a violation of state law, according to the transit agency.
Texas woman’s engagement ring miraculously found in 10 tons of trash after she accidentally threw it away
Nelly Cabeen of Waxahachie shared the unbelievable story of her ring’s discovery on Facebook, explaining that she threw away the prized engagement ring “because of a miscommunication.”
Man had family of cockroaches living inside ear canal, report says
The man said his ear hurt a lot like something was scratching or crawling inside.