Squirrel tries to 'carjack' patrol car but flees

The Port St. Lucie Police Department posted a photo of an adorable squirrel standing on top of a patrol car's windshield. The caption reads "Squirrel tries to car-jack PSLPD officer while he was parked in a convenience store parking lot. Squirrel got a way after fleeing scene."

Man rescued from mud with parrot perched on his shoulders

Firefighters had to rescue a southwestern Illinois man from deep mud after he became stuck while trying to reach his pet parrot.

Bodycam shows officers rescue animals as wildfire approaches

The Vacaville Police Department in California has released bodycam footage of police officers helping staff and volunteers of an animal shelter evacuate animals from the facility as a wildfire raced towards them.

Aretha Franklin gravely ill

Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' is gravely ill, confirms the Associated Press following earlier reports of the legendary singer's failing health.

McDonald's giving away free Big Macs to celebrate burger's 50th anniversary

McDonald's is giving away free Big Macs to celebrate the iconic burger's 50th anniversary. McDonald's announced via a press release that the fast-food chain is celebrating 50 years of Big Macs by creating a global currency called a MacCoin, which can be redeemed for a free Big Mac.

NJ police rescue bride and groom from flooded car on wedding day

Police were in the right place at the right time for a wedding party stranded in New Jersey floodwaters this weekend.

Cars swallowed by sinkhole under outlet mall parking lot

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) -- Six cars are trapped by a sinkhole that's opened up in the parking lot of a Lancaster outlet mall.

North Texas woman's dolled-up mugshot becomes viral sensation

A former Texas A&M-Commerce student who was arrested for marijuana possession didn't think many people would see her mugshot.

Community rallies behind Delaware County infant diagnosed with rare brain cancer

His nickname is 'Vincent the Conqueror'. The infant is battling is a rare brain cancer.  He's one of the youngest patients ever to fight this disease and his community is rallying behind him. Their message—you can beat this!

Virginia woman donates kidney to stranger: 'God called me to do this'

A Virginia woman who donated her kidney to a stranger is being called a 'guardian angel' by the family of the man whose life she likely saved.

Former WWE star Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart dies at 63

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, who joined with brother-in-law Bret Hart to form one of the top tag teams in the 1980s with the WWE, has died. He was 63.