That’s the spot: North Carolina bear enjoys scratching its back on tree in viral video
The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.
The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.
April Fools? Little Caesars Pizza drops ad for 'new' Corncob Crust
Corn is "the crust the world craves," according to Little Caesar's Pizza. Customers are racking their brains to figure out if it's real.
Corn is "the crust the world craves," according to Little Caesar's Pizza. Customers are racking their brains to figure out if it's real.
Miley Cyrus' 'Rainbowland' stirs Waukesha school concert controversy
A Waukesha teacher asked kids to sing "Rainbowland" by Miley Cyrus song, but administrators say it's too controversial for elementary school.
A Waukesha teacher asked kids to sing "Rainbowland" by Miley Cyrus song, but administrators say it's too controversial for elementary school.
Nigerian politician found guilty by UK court in plot to harvest 21-year-old man's organs
A senior Nigerian politician and his wife have been found guilty of conspiring to transport a street trader to the U.K. as part of an organ-harvesting plot.
A senior Nigerian politician and his wife have been found guilty of conspiring to transport a street trader to the U.K. as part of an organ-harvesting plot.
In 1969, Jimmy Carter saw a UFO in Georgia. Here's what happened.
President Jimmy Carter was convinced he saw a UFO in 1969. But it wasn't until 1973 when a report was filed.
President Jimmy Carter was convinced he saw a UFO in 1969. But it wasn't until 1973 when a report was filed.
Australian woman uncovers highly venomous snake slithering in her bed
"Check the bed carefully tonight," warned an Australian snake whisperer, who saved a woman from many nightmares after recovering one of the world's most venomous snakes from her bed.
"Check the bed carefully tonight," warned an Australian snake whisperer, who saved a woman from many nightmares after recovering one of the world's most venomous snakes from her bed.
California man arrested 10 times in 31 days
Keith Chastain, 38, faces 18 felonies and 15 misdemeanors from those arrests and charges include stealing 6 vehicles, DUI, vandalism, fraud, possession of a controlled substance, and more.
Keith Chastain, 38, faces 18 felonies and 15 misdemeanors from those arrests and charges include stealing 6 vehicles, DUI, vandalism, fraud, possession of a controlled substance, and more.
250-foot ship owned by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's estate tips over at Edinburgh, Scotland dockyard
A research ship owned by the estate of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has tipped over at a dockyard in Scotland on Wednesday, leaving at least 25 injured.
A research ship owned by the estate of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has tipped over at a dockyard in Scotland on Wednesday, leaving at least 25 injured.
Woman reunited with camera, photos she lost 13 years ago in river
An Arizona woman thought all was lost when she dropped her digital camera in a river, until a fisherman found it 13 years later and uploaded the photos to Facebook.
An Arizona woman thought all was lost when she dropped her digital camera in a river, until a fisherman found it 13 years later and uploaded the photos to Facebook.
California bill could lead to a ban on Skittles and other popular candies
A first-of-its-kind bill in California could lead to the ban of popular candies like Skittles, Nerds, and Hot Tamales due to certain additives considered dangerous and toxic.
A first-of-its-kind bill in California could lead to the ban of popular candies like Skittles, Nerds, and Hot Tamales due to certain additives considered dangerous and toxic.
Lawyer: 29-year-old who posed as teen student in NJ was lonely
A woman accused of using false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student and attend some classes over a four-day period did so because she longed to return to her days with friends in school.
A woman accused of using false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student and attend some classes over a four-day period did so because she longed to return to her days with friends in school.
Watch: Millions of dead fish surface in Australian river
The Department of Primary Industries said the fish deaths were likely caused by low oxygen levels as floods recede.
The Department of Primary Industries said the fish deaths were likely caused by low oxygen levels as floods recede.
World War II mine detonated off coast of Croatia
The mine had to be moved and detonated away from residential buildings.
The mine had to be moved and detonated away from residential buildings.
Firefighters rescue man pinned underneath 2,000-pound safe
First responders said the man became pinned underneath the safe after it had fallen while being unloaded.
First responders said the man became pinned underneath the safe after it had fallen while being unloaded.
Skier 'critically buried' for minutes after triggering avalanche
New Hampshire authorities said the skier was only rescued after another skier saw a hand sticking out from the snow.
New Hampshire authorities said the skier was only rescued after another skier saw a hand sticking out from the snow.
Man sentenced to life in prison after returning to murder scene to drunkenly tell police 'what happened'
In the video, Marek Hecko approaches the crime scene while "heavily intoxicated." He begins telling officers that he knows what had happened and that he can help.
In the video, Marek Hecko approaches the crime scene while "heavily intoxicated." He begins telling officers that he knows what had happened and that he can help.
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers float bill to designate state rifle
Republican lawmakers began circulating a bill Thursday that would designate a lever-action rifle produced in northwestern Wisconsin as the state's official rifle.
Republican lawmakers began circulating a bill Thursday that would designate a lever-action rifle produced in northwestern Wisconsin as the state's official rifle.
Dead cat left in NJ resident's mailbox, prompting police investigation
The Cranford Police Department shared footage of someone who left a dead cat in a resident’s mailbox. Do you recognize this person?
The Cranford Police Department shared footage of someone who left a dead cat in a resident’s mailbox. Do you recognize this person?
Man crushed to death stealing catalytic converter in Oakland
A Vacaville man was killed while allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Oakland, according to police and media reports.
A Vacaville man was killed while allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Oakland, according to police and media reports.
NASA's Webb Telescope captures rarely seen star on cusp of death
The Webb Telescope saw gas and dust flung into space by a huge, hot star 15,000 light-years away. Such a transformation occurs only with some stars and normally is the last step before they explode, going supernova.
The Webb Telescope saw gas and dust flung into space by a huge, hot star 15,000 light-years away. Such a transformation occurs only with some stars and normally is the last step before they explode, going supernova.



















