Man claims he contracted eye-eating parasite from amusement park water ride
A Pennsylvania man and his wife have filed a lawsuit against an amusement park over claims that he contracted an eye-eating parasite after going on one of the water rides. Robert Trostle, who claims he was splashed while riding on Kennywood Park’s Raging Rapids on July 2, said the parasite could not be removed entirely through surgery, and has left him with painful symptoms, The...
A Pennsylvania man and his wife have filed a lawsuit against an amusement park over claims that he contracted an eye-eating parasite after going on one of the water rides. Robert Trostle, who claims he was splashed while riding on Kennywood Park’s Raging Rapids on July 2, said the parasite could not be removed entirely through surgery, and has left him with painful symptoms, The...
Georgia man in Waffle House jailed over lack of barbecue sauce
Lack of a condiment at a Georgia restaurant has led to the arrest of a customer.
Lack of a condiment at a Georgia restaurant has led to the arrest of a customer.
Fox gets Thursday night football for 5 years
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) - Fox and the NFL have agreed to a five-year deal for Thursday night football games. Those games previously were televised by CBS and NBC, two of the league's other network partners. But Fox announced Wednesday that it will televise 11 games between Weeks 4 and 15, with simulcasts on NFL Network and Fox Deportes. Fox, which has the Sunday afternoon NFC package, will...
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) - Fox and the NFL have agreed to a five-year deal for Thursday night football games. Those games previously were televised by CBS and NBC, two of the league's other network partners. But Fox announced Wednesday that it will televise 11 games between Weeks 4 and 15, with simulcasts on NFL Network and Fox Deportes. Fox, which has the Sunday afternoon NFC package, will...
Woman denied emotional support peacock on United flight
Birds of a feather may flock together, but United Airlines recently shot down one traveler's request to bring her emotional support peacock on a flight departing Newark Liberty International Airport.
Birds of a feather may flock together, but United Airlines recently shot down one traveler's request to bring her emotional support peacock on a flight departing Newark Liberty International Airport.
Georgia's new indoor waterpark resort offers special discount
It is never too early to start thinking about your summer plans, or even plans for winter break. Georgia’s first indoor waterpark is trying to help with the decision by offering a special discount.
It is never too early to start thinking about your summer plans, or even plans for winter break. Georgia’s first indoor waterpark is trying to help with the decision by offering a special discount.
Child experts: Just say 'no' to Facebook's kids app
BOSTON (AP) - Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.
BOSTON (AP) - Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.
TMZ: 'Glee' actor Mark Salling dead of apparent suicide
Former Glee star and Dallas-native Mark Salling is dead of an apparent suicide, TMZ reported on Tuesday.
Former Glee star and Dallas-native Mark Salling is dead of an apparent suicide, TMZ reported on Tuesday.
GA mom searching for nurse who came to son's aid
A metro Atlanta mother is trying to track down and thank a local nurse who went above and beyond to help her as she rushed her son to the emergency room.
A metro Atlanta mother is trying to track down and thank a local nurse who went above and beyond to help her as she rushed her son to the emergency room.
Disney characters, Ursula and pirate, lose their heads
Characters at Disneyland literally lost their heads this weekend.
Characters at Disneyland literally lost their heads this weekend.
NJ community raises money to send beloved bus driver to Super Bowl
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey community has raised enough money to send a beloved school bus driver and die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan to the Super Bowl.
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey community has raised enough money to send a beloved school bus driver and die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan to the Super Bowl.
Should low-income pet owners be allowed to use food stamps to purchase pet food?
An online petition that has received more than 80,000 signatures wants pet food to be included in SNAP for pet food benefits.
An online petition that has received more than 80,000 signatures wants pet food to be included in SNAP for pet food benefits.
How to register for the 34th annual Hunger Walk Run
Registration for the 34th annual Hunger Walk Run to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank has finally opened.
Registration for the 34th annual Hunger Walk Run to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank has finally opened.
Blood donation in honor of Kennesaw woman left paralyzed by fallen tree
A community is coming together to help one of their own and others.
A community is coming together to help one of their own and others.
Last Blockbuster in Texas closes its doors
The last standing Blockbuster video store in Texas is shutting its doors.
The last standing Blockbuster video store in Texas is shutting its doors.
Illinois highway littered with cash after accident
Illinois drivers did not reach the end of a rainbow despite coming across a highway literally covered with money.
Illinois drivers did not reach the end of a rainbow despite coming across a highway literally covered with money.
Dawsonville woman celebrates 100th birthday
A Dawsonville woman is celebrating an amazing milestone this week: her 100th birthday.
A Dawsonville woman is celebrating an amazing milestone this week: her 100th birthday.
Bruno Mars crashes rap's big party at the Grammys
The Grammy Awards seemed poised to make this a triumphant year for rap at music's showcase event - until Bruno Mars crashed the party.
The Grammy Awards seemed poised to make this a triumphant year for rap at music's showcase event - until Bruno Mars crashed the party.
California may label coffee a cancer risk
That cup of Starbucks could be declared an official cancer risk in California.
That cup of Starbucks could be declared an official cancer risk in California.
Inmate busted while reentering prison with booze, home-cooked meals: cops
An inmate who escaped from a federal prison in southeast Texas was arrested Wednesday while allegedly trying to sneak back in with snacks, alcohol, tobacco and cooked food, the Dallas Morning News reported.
An inmate who escaped from a federal prison in southeast Texas was arrested Wednesday while allegedly trying to sneak back in with snacks, alcohol, tobacco and cooked food, the Dallas Morning News reported.
Dunwoody police officer crashes firefighter-themed birthday party
A Dunwoody police officer decided to crash a birthday party over the weekend for some fellow first responders.
A Dunwoody police officer decided to crash a birthday party over the weekend for some fellow first responders.