Canadian hotel forgives guest whose room was trashed by hungry seagulls in 2001

A hotel located in the Canadian province of British Columbia withdrew a lifetime ban it issued against a man, 17 years after a mishap involving pepperonis and seagulls.

Ford recalls trucks, SUVs for transmission shifter problem

Ford is recalling about 350,000 trucks and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because they might be in a different gear than the one shown on the shift indicator.

UFC star McGregor facing criminal charges in New York City

NEW YORK (AP) - Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters on Thursday after a news conference for UFC 223 at...

Study: Pasta won't make you fat

It’s time for carb lovers to cheer. New research suggests that pasta isn't actually making you gain weight.

Sonic puts up sign asking customers to stop smoking weed in drive-thru

A Mississippi fast-food restaurant says people smoking marijuana in its drive-thru will not be served after a patron blew smoke in an employee’s face.

Comic applauds Georgia high school for prank

A former FOX sitcom star and standup comic commended some Athens-area high school students for a prank this week.

Georgia sheriff's new 'welcome sign' turning heads, going viral

A Georgia sheriff is creating social media waves again after posting yet another “welcome sign” in front of his headquarters.

Nest cam captures eagles experiencing earthquake

Eagles nesting in the Channel Island National Park near Ventura, California experienced a little shake of their own when an earthquake hit Thursday.

Workers scramble as crane topples at SPPD construction site

A crane collapse this morning halted work at the construction site of the new St. Petersburg Police Department headquarters.

Burrito deals for National Burrito Day

It's National Burrito Day and restaurants around the country are offering deals:

Cherry blossom peak bloom to start Thursday April 5 through the weekend, NPS says

Thanks to last weekend's warm temps, peak bloom for the cherry blossoms is now looking to happen Thursday through this weekend, according to the National Park Service.

Woman claims she found dead lizard in her salad made with store-bought lettuce

A Maine woman found herself in a scaly situation after allegedly discovering a dead lizard in her salad, which she claims is likely from the bag of romaine lettuce she bought at the supermarket.

WWE's 'Luscious' Johnny Valiant killed crossing Pennsylvania street

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Former professional wrestling champion "Luscious" Johnny Valiant has died after being struck crossing a street in a Pittsburgh suburb.

Suge Knight reportedly hospitalized in Los Angeles

Suge Knight, who has been in jail awaiting trial for murder, is being treated for an undisclosed ailment, authorities said Thursday.

Nurse saves student's life after freak accident at Forsyth County school

A school nurse is being hailed a hero after saving a fourth grader's life. The girl suffered severe injuries in a freak accident on the playground.

Paula Deen opens first restaurant in Texas

Paula Deen, known as "the Queen of Southern Cuisine," announced that her first Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen location in the state of Texas is now open at 163 Fountain Court in Fairview, at the Fairview Town Center. The restaurant is approximately thirty miles from Dallas.

Hundreds ride to Gainesville to honor Medal of Honor recipients

Patriot guard riders and police and fire departments escorted 17 Medal of Honor recipients from DFW Airport to Gainesville on Wednesday to honor them.