Vacationing more reduces risk of metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, study says

More than half of Americans aren’t using up all of their vacation time, and a new study from the journal JAMA says that could be increasing those individuals’ risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a condition that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Authorities: Woman sentenced after pulling alligator from pants during stop

Officials say a Florida woman who pulled a small alligator from her yoga pants during a traffic stop and illegally possessed numerous other wild animals has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to four charges.

One ‘Friends' superfan could earn $1,000 just to binge 25 hours of hit show

Telecommunications company Frontier is offering one lucky superfan a “dream job” to binge 25 hours of "Friends" and earn $1,000 in honor of the upcoming 25-year anniversary.

USF's poop-powered generator could have worldwide impact

A small generator created by USF researchers is solving some big issues worldwide. It's helping communities deficient in clean water, energy, and sanitation -- and it's using people power to do it.

'We got high together girl!' mistakenly texted to Missouri cop

A hilarious exchange between a Missouri cop and a person who thought they were talking to a friend they “got high with,” went viral after police posted a screenshot of the conversation online.

MLB umpires give bears to children with illnesses

Umpires around Major League Baseball held a Build-A-Bear workshop for children coping with serious illnesses and injuries.

Eating extra gluten in early childhood increases risk of celiac disease later in life, study says

Eating higher-than-average amounts of gluten during the first five years of life is associated with a higher risk of developing celiac disease and celiac disease autoimmunity later in life in genetically predisposed children, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Tuesday.

Blind woman obtains cosmetology license, hopes to inspire others

A blind woman from North Harris County has achieved her life long dream of becoming a hair stylist. Last week, she received her license for hair braiding and weaving in the state of Texas.

Miracle baby born with severe heart disease, taken off life support, about to celebrate 1st birthday

A young infant born with a severe heart defect is being hailed as a miracle baby as she is set to celebrate her first birthday just months after being taken off life support with few prospects of survival.

Helicopter pilot becomes 1st female Marine to pilot F-35 jet

A former commercial helicopter pilot has become the first female Marine to pilot the F-35, a next-generation joint strike fighter aircraft.

New Mexico man accused of battering girlfriend, feeding cat meth

Police in Las Cruces say charges against a man accused of battering his girlfriend and mistreating two pets have been upgraded after his cat tested positive for methamphetamines.

Police identify teen girl in dryer video, dog evaluated by vet

Police have located the teenage girl who can be seen on video putting a small dog in a clothes dryer and turning it on.

Police: Girl, 13, missing from Montgomery found in Oklahoma

Police say a 13-year-old girl, whose alleged abduction from Montgomery prompted an Amber Alert, has been located in Oklahoma.

Gun store marquee advertises ‘back to school' sale on firearms

A woman shared a photo of a gun store marquee that advertised a "back to school" sale on firearms, which is causing a bit of controversy.