Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Police: Woman tried to light her boyfriend on fire because he won't celebrate her getting a new job
Court documents show a woman tried to light her roommate and boyfriend on fire because he would not celebrate with her after she got hired.
Court documents show a woman tried to light her roommate and boyfriend on fire because he would not celebrate with her after she got hired.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
Squirrel 'porch pirate' caught on video stealing package from San Pedro home
A squirrel was caught on camera stealing a package from the front porch of a home in San Pedro, proving once and for all that porch pirates come in all shapes, sizes and species!
A squirrel was caught on camera stealing a package from the front porch of a home in San Pedro, proving once and for all that porch pirates come in all shapes, sizes and species!
Merriam-Webster declares 'they' its 2019 word of the year
A common but increasingly mighty and very busy little word, “they,” has an accolade all its own.
A common but increasingly mighty and very busy little word, “they,” has an accolade all its own.
Popeyes selling $120G Chicken Sandwich duct-taped to a canvas
The piece, officially named “The Sandwich,” is listed at $120,003.99 and is being described as “a mixed media work of art consisting of a toasted brioche bun, two pickles, fried chicken, mayo and duct tape over a canvas.”
The piece, officially named “The Sandwich,” is listed at $120,003.99 and is being described as “a mixed media work of art consisting of a toasted brioche bun, two pickles, fried chicken, mayo and duct tape over a canvas.”
Someone is putting tiny cowboy hats on pigeons in Las Vegas as animal rescue works to remove them
Someone in Las Vegas has been putting tiny cowboy hats on the heads of Las Vegas pigeons, and while you might be asking yourself why, one local onlooker only has one explanation: “the rodeo is in town.”
Someone in Las Vegas has been putting tiny cowboy hats on the heads of Las Vegas pigeons, and while you might be asking yourself why, one local onlooker only has one explanation: “the rodeo is in town.”
Man proposes to girlfriend by staging a fake armed robbery, it does not go over well
What’s more romantic than an adrenaline-pumping proposal that leaves your bride-to-be worried for her life?
What’s more romantic than an adrenaline-pumping proposal that leaves your bride-to-be worried for her life?
Luxury hotel guests keep stealing mattresses, survey reveals
Stealing towels from a hotel is one thing, but taking the mattress is going way too far.
Stealing towels from a hotel is one thing, but taking the mattress is going way too far.
Walmart apologizes for sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
Illinois power company hires goats to clear out brush
An Illinois power company turned to a herd of goats to clear a steep, rocky plot of land so crews could reach electric lines.
An Illinois power company turned to a herd of goats to clear a steep, rocky plot of land so crews could reach electric lines.
Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
Man grabs $120,000 banana duct taped to wall in art project and eats it
A banana that was duct taped to a wall in an art gallery in Miami -- a "work of art" that had already sold for $120,000 -- was taken down and eaten by a man on Saturday.
A banana that was duct taped to a wall in an art gallery in Miami -- a "work of art" that had already sold for $120,000 -- was taken down and eaten by a man on Saturday.
Wanted man appears to respond back to police's Facebook post about him
In a hilarious exchange, a wanted man appears to respond back to a post made by police about him.
In a hilarious exchange, a wanted man appears to respond back to a post made by police about him.
9-year-old asks Trump to go vegan for a month in exchange for $1 million donation to veterans
A 9-year-old from Florida representing an animal rights nonprofit says the group will donate $1 million to veterans if President Donald Trump goes vegan for a month.
A 9-year-old from Florida representing an animal rights nonprofit says the group will donate $1 million to veterans if President Donald Trump goes vegan for a month.
Japanese department store backtracks on plans for menstruating female employees to wear special badge
Officials with a Japanese department store are reportedly reconsidering plans for female employees to wear a special badge when they are menstruating.
Officials with a Japanese department store are reportedly reconsidering plans for female employees to wear a special badge when they are menstruating.
Mexican teen found stuffed in car's dashboard compartment trying to cross border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers conducting a physical search of a vehicle entering the Calexico West port discovered a teenager hiding inside a dashboard compartment.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers conducting a physical search of a vehicle entering the Calexico West port discovered a teenager hiding inside a dashboard compartment.
Man found in freezer was husband of recently deceased woman
A man whose body was in a freezer for as long as 11 years was the husband of the woman who had recently died in their apartment west of Salt Lake City, police said Tuesday.
A man whose body was in a freezer for as long as 11 years was the husband of the woman who had recently died in their apartment west of Salt Lake City, police said Tuesday.
Passengers on New York subway have Thanksgiving feast complete with turkey and sides
Passengers on a New York Subway held a Thanksgiving feast on the subway complete with a table full of turkey, sides, non-alcoholic bubbly, and electric candles.
Passengers on a New York Subway held a Thanksgiving feast on the subway complete with a table full of turkey, sides, non-alcoholic bubbly, and electric candles.
Big mistake! Gas was selling for 39 cents a gallon at one California station
The average for a gallon of gas in California is the highest in the country at $3.86 a gallon.
The average for a gallon of gas in California is the highest in the country at $3.86 a gallon.