Gwendoline Christie submitted herself for an Emmy when HBO didn't, and got nominated
Gwendoline Christie who, played Brienne of Tarth in the hit HBO show “Game of Thrones,” received an Emmy nomination for best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series on Tuesday, which took fans by surprise, since HBO didn’t submit her for nomination. But she did.
Gwendoline Christie who, played Brienne of Tarth in the hit HBO show “Game of Thrones,” received an Emmy nomination for best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series on Tuesday, which took fans by surprise, since HBO didn’t submit her for nomination. But she did.
Firefighter becomes 200th FDNY member to die from WTC illness
The FDNY announced the death Thursday of retired Firefighter Richard Driscoll from a World Trade Center-related illness.
The FDNY announced the death Thursday of retired Firefighter Richard Driscoll from a World Trade Center-related illness.
Target debuts adaptive Halloween costumes for children who use wheelchairs
For Halloween this year, Target is making sure that everyone is able to have fun in their crafty costumes, including children who use wheelchairs.
For Halloween this year, Target is making sure that everyone is able to have fun in their crafty costumes, including children who use wheelchairs.
Apollo 11's problem-filled lunar landing
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin undocked their lunar lander Eagle from the command module Columbia 50 years ago, they knew they were headed for an adventure. But several problems popped up that nearly kept them from landing on the moon.
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin undocked their lunar lander Eagle from the command module Columbia 50 years ago, they knew they were headed for an adventure. But several problems popped up that nearly kept them from landing on the moon.
Mother asking for help finding daughter's missing military 'daddy doll'
An Ohio mother is asking for help to locate her toddler's missing doll, which holds a photo of her military father to comfort her while he is deployed.
An Ohio mother is asking for help to locate her toddler's missing doll, which holds a photo of her military father to comfort her while he is deployed.
Warning: Leaving bottled water in your car could start a fire
With overbearing heat bearing down on much of the country, this is a friendly reminder that leaving your water bottles in your car on a hot day can start a fire inside your car - if the conditions are right.
With overbearing heat bearing down on much of the country, this is a friendly reminder that leaving your water bottles in your car on a hot day can start a fire inside your car - if the conditions are right.
Toys R Us plans a small comeback with 2 stores this year
The first two new Toys R Us stores -- one in Texas, the other in New Jersey -- will open in November as part of a small comeback of the defunct iconic toy chain in the U.S.
The first two new Toys R Us stores -- one in Texas, the other in New Jersey -- will open in November as part of a small comeback of the defunct iconic toy chain in the U.S.
Ignoring your co-workers can help you avoid being tired, study reveals
Here's a reason to not talk to your co-workers anymore.
Here's a reason to not talk to your co-workers anymore.
Anonymous donor gives $25 million gift to Children's Hospital Los Angeles
A donor who wishes to remain anonymous has provided $25 million to Children's Hospital Los Angeles to support the expansion of the CHLA Neurological Institute and the hospital's capacity in Interventional Radiology, the hospital says.
A donor who wishes to remain anonymous has provided $25 million to Children's Hospital Los Angeles to support the expansion of the CHLA Neurological Institute and the hospital's capacity in Interventional Radiology, the hospital says.
Atlanta program gives kids chance to practice reading with cats
Elly Wieseman, 9, and her 13-year-old brother Charlie admit they are crazy about cats.
Elly Wieseman, 9, and her 13-year-old brother Charlie admit they are crazy about cats.
Use of age-altering FaceApp grants Russian company ‘perpetual, irrevocable' rights to your content
The Russia-based FaceApp has become a viral trend for its age-altering photo filter, but its terms and conditions have been raising privacy concerns.
The Russia-based FaceApp has become a viral trend for its age-altering photo filter, but its terms and conditions have been raising privacy concerns.
5 things you didn't know about the moon landing
Here are five lesser-known, yet still incredible facts about the mission that first landed men on the moon.
Here are five lesser-known, yet still incredible facts about the mission that first landed men on the moon.
Dozens of hummus products recalled due to concerns over listeria
A recall of dozens of hummus products has been issued due to concerns over listeria, according to a company announcement posted on the FDA’s website.
A recall of dozens of hummus products has been issued due to concerns over listeria, according to a company announcement posted on the FDA’s website.
Cat named Pickles loses leg after firecracker was tied to her paw with rubber bands
A cat named Pickles lost her leg after she was found with rubber bands holding a firecracker on it.
A cat named Pickles lost her leg after she was found with rubber bands holding a firecracker on it.
In their own words: Remembering the Apollo 11 launch
50 years ago, people around the world were glued to their television sets as Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins blasted off for mankind's greatest leap.
50 years ago, people around the world were glued to their television sets as Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins blasted off for mankind's greatest leap.
Metro Atlanta man rescues woman from burning apartment in Las Vegas
Flames ripped through an apartment building in Las Vegas, and a metro Atlanta man jumped into action. He helped save a woman from a neighboring balcony.
Flames ripped through an apartment building in Las Vegas, and a metro Atlanta man jumped into action. He helped save a woman from a neighboring balcony.
Bear sighting in Alpharetta has residents on alert
There was a bit of a surprise in Alpharetta.
There was a bit of a surprise in Alpharetta.
Social Circle soldier's surprise homecoming
It was an emotional reunion Wednesday as a soldier reunited with his brother and sister.
It was an emotional reunion Wednesday as a soldier reunited with his brother and sister.
Back to school bash in Cobb County
An Atlanta area organization lends parents a helping hand as the new school year approaches.
An Atlanta area organization lends parents a helping hand as the new school year approaches.
Gwinnett County police officer says goodbye to homeless man she befriended
Lawrenceville Police Officer Deana Walker Pauly's life was changed forever when she met a man named Bob nearly two years ago while she was on duty.
Lawrenceville Police Officer Deana Walker Pauly's life was changed forever when she met a man named Bob nearly two years ago while she was on duty.