'Unusual' 650-pound fossil whale skull found in Maryland, estimated to be 12 million years old
The discovery was made in October, but due to the fossil’s sheer size, it was only extracted two months later in December.
World’s oldest known person, French nun Sister André, dies at 118
Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was also one of the world’s oldest survivors of COVID-19. She died just a few weeks before her 119th birthday.
Watch: iPhone catches on fire while charging in Ohio family’s kitchen
Jennifer Leisgang said the device was an iPhone 4 and was charging using an original Apple charger.
Indiana man arrested after video showed young child playing with gun
Indiana authorities said Shane Osborne faces a charge of felony neglect of a child dependent. The arrest was captured on the reality TV show called "On Patrol: Live."
Juror who skipped celebrity trial for island vacation slapped with 30-page essay in lieu of jail time
A Georgia woman escaped 20 days in jail for allegedly leaving the county in the middle of jury duty.
Polka dot surprise: 'Rare' pattern of air pockets pop up in Utah school lot
An elementary school playground in Utah was peppered with unusual air pocket polka dots.
Arkansas landowner stumbles upon hundreds of deer carcasses, prompting investigation
“You will have to use your imagination on what the smell is like,” the sheriff’s office shared on Facebook.
30-foot fin whale found stranded, dead off Mississippi Gulf Coast: ‘A very rare species’
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
UFO reports rise to 510, no evidence of aliens but still pose a threat to US
The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace.
Pigeon carrying backpack filled with meth captured in prison yard
In addition to drones, correctional officers will now have to keep an eye out for pigeons, apparently.
'Anybody missing a cat?' Flight attendant helps lost feline find owner mid-flight
It was a question passengers weren't expecting to hear while they were 37,000 feet in the air: "Anybody missing a cat?"
Sheriff's office buys drinks so volunteers get drunk before sobriety test training
One sheriff's office in Missouri is offering free alcohol to volunteers, getting them drunk so deputies can get certified on field sobriety testing. "Seriously, we buy, you drink, and we provide your transportation home (not jail)," they said. "While we will not be providing Pappy Van Winkle, we promise not to serve you cheap wine or rail liquor."
NC woman wins $2M scratch-off lottery prize months after $1M win
Kenya Sloan hopes to open her own soul food restaurant with her second win.
Porch pirate suspect seen wearing women's underwear as face mask
Spencer Gougler was arrested and charged with several crimes.
Drivers use rock, paper, scissors to settle parking space dispute
A pair of Irish drivers settled their dispute over a parking space during Christmas week with an old-fashioned game of rock, paper, scissors.
Tesla on autopilot leads police on chase before driver finally wakes up
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
Fog bow spotted in Florida: Here is what it is, and how it happens
Have you ever heard of a "fog bow?" It appears conditions were right for one to appear Monday in Florida.
Viking burial site discovered in backyard in Norway
When ancient artifacts were uncovered in the backyard of a home in Oslo, Norway, archaeologists were brought in to excavate — and they found what turned out to be a Viking burial site.
Motorists survive after guardrail impales car on Connecticut highway
Connecticut first responders posted footage of the scene showing the guardrail stuck between the passenger seats.
Man breaks his own world record for decorating beard like a Christmas tree
An Idaho man is once again claiming the title of king of beardaments.