US Government Recognizes Already-Extinct Caribou as 'Endangered'
The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently designated Southern Mountain Caribou as an "endangered species"—except, in the lower 48 states, they're technically already extinct.
Arizona Man Allegedly Kills 6-Year-Old Son in Exorcism
Pablo Martinez, 31, told federal investigators that he poured hot water down the boy's throat from the bath faucet on September 26 and held him underwater for five to 10 minutes.
Catholic Church Beatifies Anti-Nazi Priest Who Died in Concentration Camp
The Catholic Church celebrated the beatification of Richard Henkes, a priest who was an outspoken critic of the Third Reich during the 30s and 40s and who died of typhus while ministering to the sick at the Dachau concentration camp.
Mattel Releases Uno Braille For Visually Impaired Players
"The fact that we are now able to play a classic game of Uno straight out of the box with both blind and sighted friends or family members is a truly historic moment."
Texas Man Shoots Burglar, Returns to Bed for Two Hours Before Calling Cops
James Meyer of Old East Dallas has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting a burglar in the early morning and going back to sleep for around two hours before calling the police.
'Religious Motivation' Suspected in Virginia Triple Homicide
Court documents said "religious motivation" may have been behind the alleged triple homicide Matthew Bernard of Keeling, Virginia, committed against his mother, sister and one-year-old nephew.
Man Hides From Police for Almost Two Hours in California Corn Maze
A Petaluma, California, man was able to evade arrest for almost two hours after violating a restraining order against his girlfriend by hiding in a corn maze.
Pope Francis Condemns Adjectives: 'I Am Allergic to Those Words'
"We have fallen into the culture of adjectives and adverbs, and we have forgotten the strength of nouns," the Pope told his communications team on Monday.
Alabama Restaurant Doesn't Charge Customers
Drexell and Honeybee's serves a changing menu of Southern favorites to diners who might not otherwise know where their next meal is coming from.
NC Lawmaker Tells Marriage Equality Supporters 'Tell it to Satan
A bill introduced in the state assembly would render Obergefell v. Hodges null and void. "God is perfect," said Rep. Larry Pittman, "and therefore has no need to 'change with the times.'"
Hacker Takes Over Milwaukee Couple's Smart Home
"My heart was racing. I felt so violated at that point," says Samantha Westmoreland, whose Google Nest system was apparently hacked.
You Can Book a Stay in a Pediatric ICU on Airbnb
Airbnb users can book a three-hour stay at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and see what young patients experience in the intensive care unit.
Truck Loaded With 44,000 Pounds of Nutella Flips Over
It's the latest fright for Nutella fans this year, after a strike at a factory in France in May halted work and put global production at risk.
Atheists Willing to Pay to Avoid "Thoughts and Prayers" from Christians
"Thoughts and prayers for others should be employed selectively," says an economist behind a new study on the value of the phrase.
Catholic Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Amid Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits
"We cannot minister to every victim who comes forward and help them out if we don't go this route," said Bishop Salvatore Matano.
UGA Football Fans Hold 'Pink Out' to Honor Opposing Coach's Wife
Fans of the University of Georgia Bulldogs traded in their usual red and black for pink at a football game on Saturday, in memory of the opposing team's coach's wife who died of breast cancer last month.
Man Falsely Warns of Shooting at LA Fair to Avoid Going with Parents
Police in Pomona, California, arrested a man for falsely warning of a mass shooting at the LA County Fair.
Robot Priest Reads Sermon at Buddhist Temple in Japan
Mindar, a gender-neutral android that presides at the 400-year old Kodaji Temple in Kyoto, cost about $1 million to produce.
Denver Teacher Gives Birth on Sidewalk Outside School
Lindsay Agbalokwu thought she was just having false labor but, "in the classroom, the pain went from zero to 100."
New York's 9/11 Light Tribute Threatens 160,000 Birds Annually
Two beams of light shining four miles into the sky from dusk until dawn pull migrating birds off course, researchers have found.
NFL Season Kicks Off With Sensory-Inclusive Rooms for Autistic Fans
The Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings are among the teams unveiling rooms for fans with autism, Down syndrome, PTSD or other conditions who need to get away from the roar of the game.
Bus Continues For 300 Feet with Man Clinging to Front
"On the face of it, it seems to be a very serious incident that will be thoroughly investigated by the relevant officials," a rep for the bus company said.
Outrage After German Town Elects Far-Right Mayor
Stegan Jagsch of the far-right National Democratic Party (NPD) ran unopposed in the central German town of Waldsiedlung, which has less than 3,000 residents.
Life Sentence Cut Short for Alabama Man Convicted of Stealing Just Over $50
Alvin Kennard, convicted to a life sentence for theft of $50.75, had his term resentenced August 28 to time served and was ordered to be released.
Catholic Leaders March on ICE Office Against Child Separation at the Border
Some Catholic leaders from New York and New Jersey have organized a demonstration in Newark, New Jersey, against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Pizzeria Opening in Washington, D.C. Staffed Entirely By Deaf Employees
The nation's capital is home to one of the largest deaf communities in America. "Washington D.C. is considered a mecca for deaf people," said Mozzeria owners Russ and Melody Stein.
Man Paddles from California to Hawaii for Ocean Pollution Awareness
After 76 days, Antonio de la Rosa arrived in Honolulu on Saturday in his motorless rig. "My arms and my legs are my motor," said the 50-year-old Spaniard.
Carnegie Hall Concert Linked to Anti-LGBT Magazine Canceled
Performers had already begun withdrawing from "From Chopin to Gershwin," sponsored by an organization with ties to Gazeta Polska, a Polish magazine claiming the LGBT rights movement has "all the features of a totalitarian ideology."
Pregnant Woman Ignores Labor Contractions to Get Sworn in as U.S. Citizen
The woman, who came to the U.S. from Armenia 17 years ago, says she was determined to complete the naturalization process because she was worried about President Trump's immigration policies.
Man Arrested for Cutting Power Lines Says Ariana Grande Ordered Him
A Washington state man claimed the "Seven Rings" singer directed him to snip the wires to prevent the KGB from poisoning Americans with nuclear toxins sent through power lines.