Black Licorice Twizzlers to blame for his heart disease, man claims in lawsuit

A Manhattan man’s weekly black licorice fix gave him heart disease, the sweet-toothed 73-year-old claims in a new lawsuit that blames the Hershey Company for making the irresistible treats.

First FDA-approved, cannabis-based medication now available by prescription in U.S.

The first cannabis-based medication approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration is now available by prescription in all 50 U.S. states for the treatment of two types of severe epileptic syndromes, according to its manufacturer. 

Covington boy dresses up as injured officer for Halloween

A little boy is being honored Thursday at the Covington Police Department after he decided to dress up as injured Officer Matt Cooper for Halloween. 

DEA issues warning to parents about potential candy laced with meth, marijuana

The Drug Enforcement Administration (St. Louis Division) advises law enforcement, first responders and parents to be aware of marijuana-laced and Methamphetamine-laced candy this Halloween.

American Airlines baggage handler falls asleep in belly of plane, gets trapped during flight

An American Airlines baggage handler who fell asleep in the cargo hold of a plane, which flew from Kansas City to Chicago, reportedly admitted that alcohol was the reason for his snooze.

Old coaching colleagues meet as rivals in Battle of the Bay

When Kyle Shanahan was looking to get into the NFL as an assistant coach more than a decade ago, his father, Mike, called Jon Gruden and asked him to hire his son for an entry-level job in Tampa.

Cartoon Network hotel set to open in summer of 2019 in Lancaster

Get ready to plan your next family vacation, a nine-acre Cartoon Network hotel is set open in the summer of 2019 on Route 30 in Lancaster, Pa.

Prosecutor: Infant found in baby swing 'died of diaper rash'

A prosecutor in the trial of an Iowa father whose infant son was found dead and maggot-infested in a baby swing last year has told a jury the child "died of diaper rash."

'Boy Meets World' actor, 91, stops attempted burglary at his home

The Emmy-winning actor who portrayed "Mr. Feeny'' on the ABC sitcom "Boy Meets World'' and Dr. Mark Craig on "St. Elsewhere'' thwarted an attempted burglary at his San Fernando Valley home, it was reported Tuesday.

Red Sox debate whether to visit White House after World Series win

The manager of the Boston Red Sox said Sunday it's unclear whether the team, fresh off a World Series win, will visit the White House as part of its victory celebration.