Alcohol-infused ice cream store opens

An adult treat -- alcohol-infused ice cream -- is available at Tipsy Scoop, which opened two weeks ago on East 26th Street in Manhattan.

Student receives "most likely to become a terrorist" award from teacher

Days before school let out for summer break Lizeth Villanueva, a 7th grader at Lance Corporal Anthony Aguirre Junior High, received an award. It happened in Avid program, a class she had been taking for two years prepping her for college.

Peter Pan the dog's leg amputation surgery was successful

Peter Pan the Shih Tzu dog was wondering the streets of Stone Mountain with severely matted fur, and while LifeLine DCAS was able to save him, the dog had to have a front leg amputated.

Pre-packaged waffle and turkey sausage meals recalled

Thousands of pounds of pre-packaged waffle and turkey sausage meals are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination.

Playboy model Dani Mathers sentenced to probation for 3 years in 'body-shaming' photo case

A Playboy model who took a photo of a nude 70-year-old woman in the shower of a Playa Vista gym locker room and posted it on social media with a derogatory comment pleaded no contest Wednesday to a misdemeanor and was placed on three years probation.

23 million more uninsured with GOP health bill, analysts say

The Congressional Budget Office says the health care bill Republicans pushed through the House this month would leave 23 million additional people uninsured in 2026, compared with former President Barack Obama's health care law.

Forecasters predict above-normal Atlantic hurricane season

Warm ocean waters could fuel an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, while storm-suppressing El Nino conditions are expected to be scarce, U.S. government forecasters said Thursday.

Homeless Boston woman goes from the streets to Harvard

Two years ago, Norma Heath hit rock bottom. Her struggles with drugs and depression left her homeless and hopeless. Norma checked into Rosie’s Place, a Boston women’s shelter that helps its residents get back on their feet. 

6-year-old St Louis boy makes emotional Facebook video to end gun violence

A 6-year-old boy from St. Louis makes an emotional plea in a video posted to Facebook by his mother last week that has been viewed more than 170,000 times.

Student's service dog gets own headshot in class yearbook

A Virginia high school student who attends school with a service dog found himself side-by-side with his canine in the school's yearbook photos.

Cops in New York warn about drugs that look like candy

Authorities in a city in upstate New York are concerned that drugs that look like candy may soon hit the community.

FDA: Controller for heart pump recalled over deaths

Federal regulators say nearly 29,000 controllers for implanted heart pumps are being recalled after reports of 26 deaths linked to malfunctions.

CHOA shares uplifting post about toddler born with hip dysplasia

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta shared a heartwarming post on Facebook Tuesday night about a thriving little girl. 

GA Marine veteran teams up with Zac Brown to make a difference

Joey Jones is a man whose work for military families caught the attention of Grammy winning artist Zac Brown. The two have teamed up and are now finding unique ways to help make a difference in the lives of those who’ve struggled through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Teen writes letters for all of her graduating classmates

A Gwinnett County high school student went above and beyond to make her fellow graduating seniors feel special as they begin the next chapter of their lives.