Researchers discover nearly 200-year-old message in a bottle: 'Absolutely magic moment'

A message rolled up inside a flask and left at an ancient archaeological site nearly 200 years ago was discovered by a group of volunteers surveying the area in northern France.

Watch: 8-year-old girl takes mom's car for Target run, police find her shopping

In a bold move, an 8-year-old Ohio girl decided a Target run was in order, so she grabbed her mom's car keys and took off on a 10-mile joyride. Along the way, she knocked over a mailbox but made it safely to the store, where police found her casually shopping.

California bubble entertainer cited for 'fluid littering'

A California Navy veteran, who makes a living entertaining kids with giant bubbles, is facing a court date after receiving a citation for  what the city of San Diego calls "fluid littering."   

Heat waves, wildfires and now … snow? California endures a summer of extremes

An unusually cold weather system from the Gulf of Alaska interrupted summer along the West Coast over the weekend, bringing snow to mountains in California and the Pacific Northwest.

A mysterious postcard is delivered 121 years late

A company in Wales recently discovered the postcard in the mail dated 1903 and it contained an obscure message.

California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir

As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.

Spontaneous human combustion: Here are cases and questions

Mysterious cases involving spontaneous human combustion date back centuries as theories have circulated about what caused these incidents.

Rare orange lobster gives birth to more rare orange lobsters

The University of New England welcomed a rare orange lobster named Peaches last year, a 1-in-30-million find. Recently, Peaches gave birth to more orange lobsters

Single man goes viral for unconventional method to find a date

Dating can be challenging, and one man has taken a bold and surprising step in his quest for love. His unique approach has sparked both admiration and debate, would you try this?

Fugitive on the run for 30 years captured after minor bicycle infraction

A fugitive who had been on the run for nearly 30 years was apprehended in West Des Moines, Iowa, after being stopped for a minor bicycle infraction.

Burglary suspect attempts break-in while carrying small dog

South Carolina police released a video showing a burglary suspect attempting to break into a Clemson home while carrying a small dog.

Life imitating art? How 'The Simpsons' may have predicted Harris' presidential run

“The Simpsons" may predicted the current presidential race, as longtime showrunner Al Jean shared a side-by-side image of the show's character Lisa and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Horse gets needles plucked from leg after kicking porcupine

A woman claims in a social media post that the horse had more than 100 needles removed from its leg after kicking a porcupine.

Multiple hamsters found in burglary suspect's pants

Officers in Ohio say they found rodents in a man’s leopard-print onesie when they went to arrest him for a string of burglaries that included a pet shop.

Red Rocks UFO: Workers say strange object hovered over Colorado concert venue

A UFO sighting at Red Rocks was reported to the National UFO Reporting Center, with employees saying they watched a “large, disc-shaped craft” vanish into thin air.