Are Americans hopeful — or discouraged — heading into new year? What a new poll found
The latest poll — fielded between Dec. 18-20 with a sample of 2,244 adults — asked the hopeful respondents what makes them feel mostly optimistic about the new year. It provided them with seven ...
17-year-old gets in his truck and fatally runs down man as they argue, NC cops say
An argument days before Christmas turned deadly when a 17-year-old got in his pickup and intentionally ran over a man outside ...
Theory about mysterious grassy mound in Norway turns out to be true, officials say
On a picturesque coast of western Norway sits a large grassy mound surrounded by trees and farmhouses. Something about the hill caught the attention of archaeologists, prompting a theory that it was ...
Crossbow-wielding man who was ‘tired of it’ ambushes and kills uncle, IL officials say
An Illinois man is accused of intentionally shooting his uncle with a crossbow, killing him, news outlets reported. Joshua ...
Christmas miracle: Shelter pulls off near-impossible feat to save starving dog in Ohio
“We had a dog come into the shelter that was painfully thin and unable to keep his food down. Poor Hercules would vomit shortly after every meal. He didn’t necessarily act ‘sick’ but was clearly ...
Superintendent smokes weed during school hours and has gun on campus, Michigan cops say
The superintendent met with another school administrator and shared a blunt near campus, according to reports.
Men with 36 stolen checks from mail crash into police cars during chase, feds say
One of the men, Chad Woods, a 29-year-old New Orleans resident, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to steal U.S. mail, possession of a USPS “arrow” key and possession of stolen mail, the U.S. Attorney’s ...
Accused Lego thief kills bystander when police chase ends in crash, CA officials say
An elderly woman is dead because a drug addicted repeat thief decided to steal Legos from a grocery store and then lead ...
Teacher accused of child abuse after stray volleyball hits his face, Florida cops say
A Florida teacher is facing child abuse accusations for an over-the-top reaction to being accidentally smacked in the face ...
Cryptic creature found at volcanic lava field in Argentina turns out to be new species
Vulcan lizards live in volcanic lava fields at elevations of at least 5,600 feet, the study said. Researchers named the new ...
Powerball player wins $1 million. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?
A Powerball ticket sold in Michigan won $1 million, but just missed the $108 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ...
Fetus discovered in Whataburger toilet leads to mother’s arrest, Texas cops say
A woman who authorities say was in a Whataburger bathroom for hours is accused of leaving her fetus in a toilet, according to ...