Stowaways survive 11-day voyage to Canary Islands aboard tanker's rudder

Three dehydrated and hypothermic stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day, 2,800-mile ocean voyage from Nigeria.

Rescuers help 200 fishermen trapped on floating chunk of ice in Minnesota

An estimated 200 people ice fishing on Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota became trapped on a large chunk of ice that broke free earlier Monday.

Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast

While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.

Alaska firefighters rescue baby moose trapped inside home

Authorities were able to tranquilize the moose, and six firefighters helped carry it out on a stretcher intended for a large human.

Does turkey really make you sleepy?

It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.

Lessons learned after 20 years answering the Butterball Turkey 'Talk-Line'

The Butterball Turkey "Talk-Line" allows holiday cooks to call and receive advice from experts. Since 1981, the service has expanded to include text, online chat, social media, and even Alexa devices.

The only time the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was canceled

Balloons became a hallmark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade -- but the materials they were made of became scarce and much-needed for military efforts during a time of war.

Plane door falls off, lands in Nevada parking lot

One witness said he saw the door falling from the sky, but his family had trouble believing him.

Why jellyfish show up on shore during a storm – and why most fish don’t

Most other sea creatures don’t make such an appearance – so, what makes the jellyfish different? The answer is both simple and complex, and involves the animal’s biology and behavior.