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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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." 

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.