Father, daughter killed in South Carolina after being mistaken for deer

A South Carolina man and his 9-year-old daughter were mistaken for deer during a New Year's Day hunting trip and accidentally shot to death by another hunter, authorities said.

Louisiana man held gun to son's head for drinking last Dr. Pepper: deputies

A Louisiana man has been arrested and charged with holding a gun to the head of his 9-year-old son because he was angry with the boy for drinking the last Dr. Pepper in the house.

Florida man's hand partially severed after lighting firework inside truck, deputies say

Authorities believe that the victim lit the firework while holding it inside the truck. It exploded in the victim's hand, causing significant injury. Hospital staff reportedly said that his hand may be amputated.

Man refuses to believe he gave multiple women STD in viral text exchange

A man confronted by a woman who said he exposed her to an STD refused to accept the claim in a text message exchange that has gone viral.

New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch

The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.

Massive red star Betelgeuse is unusually dim, astronomers say it might be about to explode

A massive red star called Betelgeuse that is most well-known as the bright upper shoulder in the constellation Orion has been acting strangely recently, and astronomers say there's potential for the star to explode as a supernova at any moment.

'Snow-globing' is the awful new holiday dating trend

“Snow-globing” is the latest dating trend to look out for this winter — and it happens when the magic of Christmas makes a relationship seem more serious than it is.

Police: Therapy dog 'accused' of stealing toys meant for non-profit

Can you say busted? Police in an East Coast city are accusing its therapy dog of "misappropriation of toys", and it was all caught on camera.

Own a portion of a French castle for just $55

If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.

Baby stolen from Chicago hospital in 1964 is found living in Michigan, report says

A baby named Paul Fronczak who famously was kidnapped one day after he was born at a Chicago hospital in 1964 reportedly has been found living in rural Michigan under another identity.

African grey parrot shows off unique artistic skills with 'one-of-a-kind snowflakes'

Smokey, an African grey parrot under protective custody at the Humane Society of Ventura County (HSVC), is showing off his unique and creative skills just in time for Christmas.