California middle school teacher draws scrutiny for giving students gender identity cards

A middle school science teacher in California caused an uproar this week for giving his students a "Gender Unicorn" sheet that explained gender identity and sexual attraction.

"The Watcher" home sells for $400K less than purchase after threatening letters

A New Jersey house whose current owners were scared off the property by a series of threatening letters has sold for $400,000 less than the owners paid.

Thousands of tarantulas expected to crawl through Colorado in mass migration

Looking for the ultimate family getaway? Well now’s your chance to witness the great tarantula migration expected to kick off this month in Colorado.

Deputies in California looking for the owner of a massive stuffed pig found abandoned

Deputies in California are hoping someone will come forward with any knowledge pertaining to the identity of the owner of a massive stuffed pig that was found abandoned at a local Metrolink station Monday night.

Woman who stole ketchup bottles from NJ restaurant wracked with guilt; returns 2 new bottles to owner

A customer who claims to have stolen a bottle of ketchup from a New Jersey restaurant was so distraught with guilt that the thief bought two new bottles — and delivered them with a handwritten apology note.

Woman threw pot of boiling hot grease in face of alleged burglar, police say

Police in Alabama responded to a domestic dispute in which a woman used burning hot grease to defend herself from an alleged burglar who police said was trying to enter her home with a gun.

Snake inside pump surprises customer getting gas

We have all been warned to check for signs of skimmer devices at gas station pumps, but a Kansas woman was faced with a 'threat' of a different kind at the pump this week.

Bald eagle fights fox in incredible midair tussle

A photographer has captured a truly remarkable midair tussle between a bald eagle and a red fox fighting over a rabbit.

Airplane part drops from sky into swimming pool

A Florida woman says a airplane fuel cap came sailing though her screened-in swimming pool, bounced-off the patio and went into the water.  Dara Hackett, of Winter Garden, was nearby there when it happened.

Woman suspects porch pirate stole package with 9 tarantulas

A South Carolina woman says a porch pirate may have stolen a package containing nine tarantulas from her front porch.

Halloweekend? Petition to change date has over 100,000 signatures

Halloween is one of America’s favorite holidays, but some people are growing tired of trick-or-treating on a weekday. 

Snickers will give away 1 million candy bars if the date of Halloween is changed

Calling all chocolate lovers: Snickers says it will give away 1 million chocolate bars for free. Here’s the catch: Halloween has to change its date.