New musical examines 400-year journey of African Americans
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The musical play "1619: The Journey of a People" tells the story of African American history with drama, music and dance, commemorating the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in America and the 400-year journey that followed.

Chick-fil-A-loving college students buy plane ticket to satisfy craving, order $200 worth of fast food

A cross-country track team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York went to extremes to fill their Chick-fil-A craving on Saturday, purchasing a plane ticket and going through TSA just to get a bite of the beloved fast food.

Krispy Kreme to deliver doughnuts from almost all locations starting Feb. 29

Krispy Kreme will begin nationwide delivery services on Feb. 29, and to commemorate Leap Day, the doughnut company will surprise hospital staff and parents with goodies for any Leap Babies.

Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars

Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.

Bartender posts TikTok video of $9.28 paycheck to highlight importance of tipping

“So this is why you should always tip your bartenders and servers, anyone who waits on you or provides a service for you,” Aaliyah Cortez said in the now-viral video she posted last month.

Michigan town called 'Hell' offers free Leap Day weddings

On Feb. 29, a minister for the town of Hell will wed nearly 30 couples at 2:29 p.m. in a “short and sweet” ceremony come rain, shine or snow.

Would you pay $13 for a box of cereal?

General Mills is coming out with a $13 a box cereal.  Yes, $13.

Move over, Popeyes – KFC sweetens chicken sandwich deal with donut buns

Not to be outdone by the likes of Popeyes and Chick-fil-a, KFC is sweetening the standard chicken sandwich concept with glazed donuts substituted for buns.

Texas boy, 8, gets special adoption celebration after spending half his life in foster care

In a video posted on Twitter by adoption agency Bucker International, a smiling Nike is seen being embraced by loved ones on his special day and even dancing in celebration.

Burger King breaks the 'mold' with new advertising campaign

The burger chain is portraying its Whopper covered in mold in print and TV ads running in Europe and the U.S. The message: Burger King is removing artificial preservatives from its signature burger.

Alabama cop shows off dance moves at Mardi Gras parade

A cop marching behind a group of dancers in a Mardi Gras parade couldn’t resist but join in the festivities.

Boy Scouts seek bankruptcy, urge victims to step forward

The Scouts resorted to Chapter 11 in hopes of surviving a barrage of lawsuits, many of them made possible by recent changes in state laws to allow people to sue over long-ago sexual abuse.