Man finds 9.07-carat diamond, thought it was a piece of glass
Kinard, a 33-year-old bank branch manager from Maumelle, Arkansas, found the second-largest diamond ever found in the park’s 48 year history — a 9.07-carat diamond.
2 in custody after scam, home invasion in Bloomington, Minnesota
Two men are in custody after a scam and home invasion involving an elderly Bloomington couple.
Dad creates candy chute so kids can trick-or-treat while socially distancing this Halloween
A father in Ohio came up with a socially distanced way to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, and his "invention" is going viral.
Officers chase after monkey on the loose in Tampa
Chasing after a monkey on the loose? Just another day on the job for Tampa police.
Sheriff: South Dakota AG reported hitting deer, but actually hit and killed man
South Dakota investigators says that Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting a deer with his car on Saturday night but actually killed a pedestrian whose body was not found until the next day.
Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair sells for more than $81,000
It was presented to Dr. Lyman Beecher Todd, a Kentucky postmaster and a cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln, the 16th president’s widow, according to RR Auction. Dr. Todd was present when Lincoln’s body was examined.
Girl appeals Slender Man stabbing to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Morgan Geyser and Anisa Weier attacked their friend, Payton Leutner, in a Waukesha County park following a sleepover in 2014. Geyser stabbed Leutner 19 times, as Weier encouraged her, leaving the girl to die. All three girls were 12 at the time.
Toddler gets his head stuck in toilet seat, dad has to cut it off with saw
A Florida family found themselves in an unusual situation when their 2-year-old son got his training toilet stuck around his neck. The family filmed the removal process, which required a saw and apparently a toddler who is amazingly good at standing still for his age.
Wyoming, Minnesota police officer plays 'bumper cars' to keep flaming SUV away from propane tank
A police officer in Wyoming, Minnesota played bumper cars with a SUV that was on fire at a gas station this week.
Woman credited for popularizing gender reveal party concept wants people to stop
The Pasadena woman widely credited for popularizing gender reveal parties wants people to stop after learning the El Dorado fire in Yucaipa was sparked by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party.
Snow slams Colorado, West day after record breaking heat
The sharp change from summer to winter-like conditions was one of the most noticeable weather shifts to those who live in Colorado.
Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
Kentucky police pull over driver after spotting drawn-on license plate
A Kentucky driver was pulled over last Wednesday after police officers noticed something was a little off about his particular license plate, police said.
Record heat today, winter storm tomorrow: Rollercoaster of weather to hit Colorado, West
Record-breaking heat will soon be replaced wintry cold temperatures, as a blast of strong winds and cold air move into sections of the state and other parts of the West.
‘What a class act’: Tom Hanks sends personal letter to Canadian typewriter repairman
A typewriter expert in Saskatchewan received a typed response to a letter he sent to Hollywood’s biggest typewriter enthusiast – actor Tom Hanks.
TCSO: Five boats sink during Lake Travis Trump parade
TSCO officials said that they have responded to multiple calls involving boats in distress during a Trump parade.
Fishing for fun? Wayzata-based company mails live goldfish
Entrepreneur by trade, new ideas aren’t unusual for Mike Reger, but his latest venture is unlike any he or anyone else for that matter has ever had before.
Human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in Wisconsin teen
Wisconsin health officials confirmed the state's first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis since 2017.
Two adults, one carrying a baby, escape burning Maserati after fleeing police in St. Paul
Police in are investigating after a man and a woman carrying a baby walked away from a Maserati that allegedly crashed after fleeing a traffic stop.