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Human remains found in SUV recovered from Ohio River two decades after mom, 2 kids disappeared

Created: Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:12:52 GMT

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Police confirm the vehicle found in Ohio River is one mom was driving with her 2 kids when they disappeared in 2002. They also found a human bone inside, ISP said.

These New Year's day foods are said to bring good luck, health and wealth

Created: Sat, 01 Jan 2022 04:37:00 GMT

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Your first meal on New Year's Day should include collard greens, black-eyed peas, pork and cornbread. They’re said to bring good health, wealth and luck.

Bank robber wearing Santa hat threatened to blow up bank in Missouri, police say

Created: Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:24:01 GMT

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The robber had a white beard and was still wearing the Santa Claus hat when he was arrested, police said

Reports: Florida man gets kicked off United flight for wearing women's underwear as mask

Created: Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:55:54 GMT

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The man said he was against the mask mandate and decided to wear the underwear as a way to challenge it.

Italian dentist presents fake arm for vaccine to get pass

Created: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 04:16:02 GMT

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A nurse said the 57-year-old man was courteous and left the vaccination center after the failed attempt.

Ancient legend meant to scare children at Christmas now helps them

Created: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 07:54:50 GMT

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The Ohio Krampus Society raises money for kids causes by educating people about Alpine folk traditions.

Story about dog 'selling' mansion part of long-running tale

Created: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:55:06 GMT

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The story reported by The Associated Press last week appears to be part of a long-running story shared by an Italian pharmaceutical scion.

Hotel calls police on grandma after bad review

Created: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:34:11 GMT

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A grandmother and her granddaughter were kicked out of the Baymont Inn & Suites in Helen after they responded to an email asking how the room was.

Ambulance driver facing charges tried to leave in Uber after deadly crash

Created: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:05:11 GMT

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The report also reveals the driver admitted to smoking marijuana, taking Adderall, and drinking a beer while driving the ambulance.

It's official: 9-foot-tall video game joystick is world's largest

Created: Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:15:02 GMT

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It takes at least two people to operate the gargantuan joystick.

Doug the ugly New Zealand potato could be world's biggest

Created: Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:57:03 GMT

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The more than 17-pound potato has become a local celebrity. His finders even dress him up and take him for walks.

Tongue-eating parasite found inside mouth of fish at Texas state park

Created: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:55:02 GMT

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Park officials said this parasite detaches the fish’s tongue, attaches itself to the fish’s mouth, and becomes its tongue.

Texas driver 'rolls coal' into crowded Whataburger in viral video

Created: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:41:41 GMT

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"Rolling coal" is when a diesel engine is modified so the vehicle will exhaust dark or grey clouds of sooty smoke.

Homeless man returns to pay for Little Debbie cake after walking in on gas station robbery

Created: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:19:11 GMT

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Police say a homeless man returned to a gas station to pay for a Little Debbie cake he took after he walked in on a robbery.

Minnesota man installs pay phone in his front yard

Created: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:33:01 GMT

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A throwback to the good old days when small computers weren't in our pockets, Brian Davis says the phone has been a hit in the neighborhood.

Large African cat owner ordered to find them new home after 2 escaped

Created: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:29:47 GMT

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Michigan police have said the cats are classified in an animal category that isn’t regulated by the state and that they have escaped on at least two other occasions.

Heinz launches Halloween-themed ketchup nationwide

Created: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:12:14 GMT

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The Halloween-themed condiment is designed to take creepy costumes to the next level.

'Captain DPRK': North Korean soldier in tight blue outfit generates buzz on social media

Created: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:37:47 GMT

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He stood out in a group photo with North Korean pilots who were being reviewed by leader Kim Jong Un.

Tire removed from elk's neck after more than 2 years

Created: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 17:29:56 GMT

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CPW has been trying to locate and free the elk for more than two years. The tire was full of wet pine needles and dirt.

Goats welcome NFL's Tom Brady, parade down Boston streets in Patriots jerseys

Created: Sun, 03 Oct 2021 17:02:57 GMT

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Tom Brady is returning to Foxborough this weekend. But he's not the only G.O.A.T. in town.

United Airlines plane tips backward while on tarmac in Idaho

Created: Mon, 20 Sep 2021 23:48:37 GMT

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The United Airlines plane tipped while it was being unloaded at the Lewiston airport Friday afternoon.

'I would have gotten away with it if wasn't for those meddling Karens': Texas lawyer cited for wearing 'Halloween' costume on beach

Created: Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:49:32 GMT

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Mark Metzger III said he'd do it again, too.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and wife, Emily, report possible UFO sighting in Texas

Created: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:32:22 GMT

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The Cleveland Browns quarterback and his wife both tweeted about what they experienced, which they say happened near Lake Travis in Austin, Texas.

Egypt team identifies fossil of land-roaming whale species

Created: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:21:08 GMT

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The creature was semi-aquatic because it moved between land and sea and is believed to have lived 43 million years ago.

No bull: Scientists potty train cows to use 'MooLoo'

Created: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:33:03 GMT

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Scientists say the cows learned as easily as toddlers, maybe easier. And just like some parents, the researchers used a sweet treat to reward the cows.

Texas woman says she found a python crawling out of her toilet

Created: Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:58:15 GMT

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Patty Tidwell woke up to use the restroom in the middle of the night and found a massive python had crawled through the sewer line and out of the toilet.

What is the McDonald's character Grimace? A manager explains

Created: Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:21:27 GMT

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The McDonald's character Grimace is Ronald McDonald's best friend, but what is he?

Can you wear white after Labor Day?

Created: Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:58:53 GMT

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It's a rule that most of us heard growing up - no white clothes after Labor Day. But, where did it come from? And do we still have to follow it?

With no tourist handouts, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes

Created: Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:25:10 GMT

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Villagers say the macaques have been venturing out from the sanctuary to hang out on their roofs and await the right time to swoop down to snatch a snack.

Reports: Woman faked vaccine card to get into Hawaii, misspelled vaccine as 'Maderna'

Created: Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:56:59 GMT

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Investigators reportedly had a hard time finding her, until they say a photo on her social media showed a distinctive tattoo.

Business in the front, party in the back: Tennessee man has the best mullet in the country

Created: Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:28:42 GMT

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Knoxville native Clint Duncan won the USA Mullet competition for the best mullet in the nation.

Spotted: Cow at a McDonald's drive-through in Wisconsin

Created: Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:41:03 GMT

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“I thought it was fake at first. Who puts a cow in a Buick?” said Jessica Nelson of Mosinee.

Bear caught on video stealing package from Connecticut porch

Created: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:26:43 GMT

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The bear, she said ended up dropping off the parcel in a neighbor's yard. It was apparently not interested in the contents.

Hong Kong grants quarantine exemption to Nicole Kidman

Created: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:36:26 GMT

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Her quarantine exemption comes as Hong Kong tightens entry restrictions and increases quarantine periods for many visitors.

East Columbus ramp reopens following crash involving truck carrying Jack Daniel’s bottles

Created: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:10:16 GMT

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A truck carrying Jack Daniel's bottles crashed in east Columbus early Tuesday morning.

'River Dave' doesn't think he can go back to being a hermit

Created: Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:41:14 GMT

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David Lidstone, 81, said that he doesn't think he can go back to being a hermit because society is not going to allow it.

Sumo wrestler statue removed from equestrian course for team event

Created: Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:36:01 GMT

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The statue and a nearby patch of cherry trees were among the obstacles swapped out for the start of the team competition.

'See you soon, idiots': NC man puts 13-foot skeleton in his yard to encourage vaccinations

Created: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:01:56 GMT

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Jesse Jones is known for his lavish Halloween displays. Now, he's using those decorations to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations in his neighborhood.

Bacon may disappear in California as pig rules take effect

Created: Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:09:56 GMT

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The animal welfare law requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.

Dallas firefighter arrested after claiming he had COVID-19 to get time off work, officials say

Created: Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:47:46 GMT

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According to the warrant, William Carter, 38, received a total of $12,548.86 during his COVID leave. Bank records show he was at a resort during the time off.