Tropical Storm Barry closes in on Louisiana with what could be epic rain
Homeowners sandbagged their doors and tourists trying to get out of town jammed the airport Friday as Tropical Storm Barry began rolling in with the potential for an epic drenching that could prove whether New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana learned the lessons of Hurricane Katrina over a decade ago.
Homeowners sandbagged their doors and tourists trying to get out of town jammed the airport Friday as Tropical Storm Barry began rolling in with the potential for an epic drenching that could prove whether New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana learned the lessons of Hurricane Katrina over a decade ago.
‘Clone tick' that can reproduce on its own has drained blood from livestock, threatens humans
In what might seem like a plague of Biblical proportions, swarms of an invasive new blood-thirsty tick have killed multiple cows in North Carolina and already have a taste for human blood.
In what might seem like a plague of Biblical proportions, swarms of an invasive new blood-thirsty tick have killed multiple cows in North Carolina and already have a taste for human blood.
Case dropped against mom who faced 60 days in jail, $5K in fines for toddler peeing in parking lot
A pregnant mother who was cited after her 3-year-old son peed in a gas station parking lot is no longer facing possible jail time and thousands of dollars in fines.
A pregnant mother who was cited after her 3-year-old son peed in a gas station parking lot is no longer facing possible jail time and thousands of dollars in fines.
Cutting about 300 calories per day might keep your heart healthy, study finds
Cutting your caloric intake by about 300 calories per day was found to provide benefits to the heart, even for those who are younger, maintain a normal weight and are generally healthy, new research suggests.
Cutting your caloric intake by about 300 calories per day was found to provide benefits to the heart, even for those who are younger, maintain a normal weight and are generally healthy, new research suggests.
Overnight explosion levels North Carolina KFC restaurant
EDEN, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina police say nobody was inside a KFC restaurant when it was destroyed in an overnight explosion.
EDEN, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina police say nobody was inside a KFC restaurant when it was destroyed in an overnight explosion.
Florida man bitten by venomous snake outside of home
A Florida man had to quickly find medical treatment after he was bit by a snake that was hidden under a garden hose at his home.
A Florida man had to quickly find medical treatment after he was bit by a snake that was hidden under a garden hose at his home.
'Look at me!': 4-year-old with rare disorder excited to walk at physical therapy
This touching video of an enthusiastic little boy at physical therapy will melt your heart.
This touching video of an enthusiastic little boy at physical therapy will melt your heart.
Visitor finds decapitated sea lions on California beach, discovery not as sinister as she thought
Katie Harrison was taking a weekend walk along Mussel Rock Park Beach in Daly City when the sight of decapitated sea lions and a man walking around with a hunting knife sent her into "a state of terror."
Katie Harrison was taking a weekend walk along Mussel Rock Park Beach in Daly City when the sight of decapitated sea lions and a man walking around with a hunting knife sent her into "a state of terror."
Report: FTC approves roughly $5B fine for Facebook
The FTC has voted to approve a fine of about $5 billion for Facebook over privacy violations, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The report cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter.
The FTC has voted to approve a fine of about $5 billion for Facebook over privacy violations, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The report cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter.
Former NFL player now a sculptor in Georgia
Stone Mountain-based artist George Nock does a little bit of everything. Paintings hang on the wall, but sculpture is his go-to lately. His current project is a commission by a group in Orlando, commemorating the first ever racially integrated Little League baseball game in the area.
Stone Mountain-based artist George Nock does a little bit of everything. Paintings hang on the wall, but sculpture is his go-to lately. His current project is a commission by a group in Orlando, commemorating the first ever racially integrated Little League baseball game in the area.
30 types of CVS Health brand eye drops recalled due to sterility concerns
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall for 30 different types of CVS Health brand over-the-counter eye drops due to concerns about sterility of the products.
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall for 30 different types of CVS Health brand over-the-counter eye drops due to concerns about sterility of the products.
Preservative found in processed foods may be linked to autism, researchers suggest
A recent study found that there may be a link between a chemical in processed foods and autism.
A recent study found that there may be a link between a chemical in processed foods and autism.
Boy suffering from genetic disorder asks people to ‘bless' police officers with cards on birthday
A selfless 15-year-old Pennsylvania boy who suffers from Krabbes disease is asking for people to “bless” police officers with cards for his birthday on Saturday.
A selfless 15-year-old Pennsylvania boy who suffers from Krabbes disease is asking for people to “bless” police officers with cards for his birthday on Saturday.
Twitter gradually comes back online after hour-long outage
Twitter experienced widespread outages Thursday on both mobile and web platforms.
Twitter experienced widespread outages Thursday on both mobile and web platforms.
Disney reportedly refuses to allow Spider-Man engraving on tombstone of dead boy who loved superhero
A grieving father who lost his 4-year-old son last year claims Disney is not allowing him to include an etching of Spider-Man on the boy's tombstone — citing company policy.
A grieving father who lost his 4-year-old son last year claims Disney is not allowing him to include an etching of Spider-Man on the boy's tombstone — citing company policy.
Couple receives backlash for hosting MAGA-themed wedding
A Michigan couple is facing a mix of praise and pushback on social media for hosting a wedding themed after President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign slogan 'Make American Great Again.'
A Michigan couple is facing a mix of praise and pushback on social media for hosting a wedding themed after President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign slogan 'Make American Great Again.'
Armed pastor holds Tampa church burglary suspect at gunpoint until police arrived
A burglary suspect picked the wrong church to break into.
A burglary suspect picked the wrong church to break into.
Many who have died of cardiac arrest may have had undetected heart attacks, study says
A team of researchers set out to determine the prevalence of silent heart attacks in individuals that had suffered sudden cardiac death and found a substantial link between the two.
A team of researchers set out to determine the prevalence of silent heart attacks in individuals that had suffered sudden cardiac death and found a substantial link between the two.
Eat more hummus: Chickpeas used in popular snack are good for Earth's soil, report says
An ingredient in hummus has been found to be good for Earth’s soil, a report said Wednesday.
An ingredient in hummus has been found to be good for Earth’s soil, a report said Wednesday.
Illinois cancels band from fair lineup over Confederate flag
Country rock band Confederate Railroad has been barred from performing at an Illinois state fair because of its use of the Confederate flag, setting off a firestorm by southern Illinois fans who believe they're under Chicago liberals' thumb of political correctness.
Country rock band Confederate Railroad has been barred from performing at an Illinois state fair because of its use of the Confederate flag, setting off a firestorm by southern Illinois fans who believe they're under Chicago liberals' thumb of political correctness.