Cause of deaths of California family on hike remains mystery

Authorities have so far determined the California family's deaths were not caused by a gun or any other weapon, a lightning strike, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, cyanide exposure, illegal drugs, alcohol or suicide.

Florida man uses trash bin to catch alligator

A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin. 

Illegal butt-lift procedure kills woman; Mom and daughter from SoCal charged with murder

A mother and daughter have been arrested in Southern California on suspicion of performing “outlaw” buttocks augmentation procedures on women, including one who died, police said Wednesday.

Fake funeral home ad pushes COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina

“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.

Video: North Carolina man devours tub of mayonnaise at football game

A college football fan was seen on video consuming a massive tub of mayonnaise at the annual Duke’s Mayo Classic in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4.

Cow gets stuck in tree in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida flooding

Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.

'UFO' seen on Florida Turnpike turns heads

What appeared to resemble an unidentified flying object floating along a highway in Dade County, Florida had some doing a double-take.

West Michigan couple ordered to pay $30K to son for throwing out porn collection

David Werking, 43, sued his parents after they threw away his collection of films, magazines, and other items. “Frankly, David, I did you a big favor getting rid of all this stuff,” his dad said in an email.

Asian giant hornet nest destroyed in Washington state

Officials in Washington state said Thursday they had destroyed the first "murder" hornet nest of the season, which was located near the town of Blaine along the Canadian border.

Man dies after having sex using epoxy adhesive instead of a condom

Police say a man may have died after using a high-powered epoxy resin to seal his private parts during intercourse to ensure protection from pregnancy.

Bear swipes Amazon package from Connecticut home

A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.

Video: Iguana bite ruins woman’s yoga pose

A yoga instructor attempting a pose while on a beach in the Bahamas got a rude surprise after an iguana bit her fingers.

VIDEO: Guy napping mistaken for a dead body

Rescue teams in Tulsa, Oklahoma, were dispatched to recover a dead body from the Arkansas River. So imagine their surprise when they got close enough to see the so-called victim was actually alive and well.

Ohio trash crew finds $25K family threw away while cleaning out freezer

One lucky Ohio family was able to get their $25,000 back after accidentally throwing it out with the garbage — thanks to the quick actions of their local waste management crew.

Jetpack sighting near LAX, pilot reports: 'Did you see the UFO?'

A federal investigation is underway after a pilot says he spotted a jetpack flying near the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday night, authorities said.

Woman sees 'very clear face' in Las Vegas sky amid rain, flooding

Amber Mayorga said she spotted what looked like “a very clear face” in the sky on July 18, 2021, in Las Vegas Nevada.