Commuters delighted by group of golden retrievers waiting in line on train platform
Commuters were given paws for thought when they spotted a dozen golden retrievers lining up on their own — to wait for a train.
Commuters were given paws for thought when they spotted a dozen golden retrievers lining up on their own — to wait for a train.
Ex-stripper who had lover kill fiance, then had lover killed gets 28 years: reports
An Australian ex-stripper who convinced her lover to kill her fiancé, then later arranged for the lover to be killed, was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison, according to reports.
An Australian ex-stripper who convinced her lover to kill her fiancé, then later arranged for the lover to be killed, was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison, according to reports.
Childhood home of ‘Harry Potter’ in Godric’s Hollow listed on Airbnb
While “Harry Potter” fans never got to attend a real-life Hogwarts, they can now stay the night in Harry’s childhood home in Godric’s Hollow.
While “Harry Potter” fans never got to attend a real-life Hogwarts, they can now stay the night in Harry’s childhood home in Godric’s Hollow.
Man had family of cockroaches living inside ear canal, report says
The man said his ear hurt a lot like something was scratching or crawling inside.
The man said his ear hurt a lot like something was scratching or crawling inside.
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
Mexican cartel massacre: Suspect arrested in border town not involved in slaying of Americans, officials say
Mexican officials say a suspect who was arrested in the border city of Agua Prieta with assault rifles was not involved in the killing of three American women and six children.
Mexican officials say a suspect who was arrested in the border city of Agua Prieta with assault rifles was not involved in the killing of three American women and six children.
Boy, 11, dies of rare cancer after family celebrates Christmas early
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
Blood test has potential to provide 5-years-early warning of breast cancer, researchers say
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
Earth just experienced the hottest October on record, European climate officials say
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that last month was the hottest October on record globally, according to data released by the European organization.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that last month was the hottest October on record globally, according to data released by the European organization.
Massive 2,000-foot asteroid to whiz past Earth later this month
An asteroid slightly smaller than the largest structure in the U.S. is slated to harmlessly zoom past Earth later this month.
An asteroid slightly smaller than the largest structure in the U.S. is slated to harmlessly zoom past Earth later this month.
Italian town giving away homes for free to those who agree to renovate and ‘revive’ historical area
Cammarata, located in the center of Sicily, is offering empty homes in its historic center for free to those who are willing to renovate the property.
Cammarata, located in the center of Sicily, is offering empty homes in its historic center for free to those who are willing to renovate the property.
Deforestation is overrated as environmental threat, study finds
Deforestation's contribution to climate change is vastly overestimated, a new study concludes.
Deforestation's contribution to climate change is vastly overestimated, a new study concludes.
President Trump offers Mexico help to 'wage war' on drug cartels
President Donald Trump is offering Mexico’s government unspecified help to “wage war” on drug cartels after a family from a breakaway faction of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints was massacred in northern Mexico.
President Donald Trump is offering Mexico’s government unspecified help to “wage war” on drug cartels after a family from a breakaway faction of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints was massacred in northern Mexico.
At least 9 US citizens die in cartel attack in north Mexico
Mexico's top security official said Tuesday that at least three women and six children were slaughtered by cartel gunmen and one child was still missing in northern Mexico. Relatives said the victims are also U.S. citizens.
Mexico's top security official said Tuesday that at least three women and six children were slaughtered by cartel gunmen and one child was still missing in northern Mexico. Relatives said the victims are also U.S. citizens.
Microsoft Japan tested out a 4-day work week, and it boosted productivity by 40 percent
Amid ongoing labor reforms in a notoriously overworked Japanese market, Microsoft performed an experiment to see how reducing the work week to four days would affect productivity.
Amid ongoing labor reforms in a notoriously overworked Japanese market, Microsoft performed an experiment to see how reducing the work week to four days would affect productivity.
Trump administration begins process of withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
Study finds that teens on birth control pill report more crying, sleeping and eating problems
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
Facebook and Instagram ban ‘sexual’ use of eggplant and peach emojis
Facebook, which has been caught in a bipartisan battle over political ads, is waging a different type of war against -- eggplants and peaches?
Facebook, which has been caught in a bipartisan battle over political ads, is waging a different type of war against -- eggplants and peaches?
Olivia Newton-John's iconic 'Grease' ensemble fetches $405K
Two collectors said you're the one that I want to Olivia Newton-John's iconic "Grease" leather jacket and skintight pants at an auction Saturday in Beverly Hills.
Two collectors said you're the one that I want to Olivia Newton-John's iconic "Grease" leather jacket and skintight pants at an auction Saturday in Beverly Hills.
Iconic Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado dies at age 87
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Television astrologer Walter Mercado, whose flamboyant persona made him a star in Latin media and a cherished icon for gay people in most of the Spanish-speaking world, has died. He was 87.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Television astrologer Walter Mercado, whose flamboyant persona made him a star in Latin media and a cherished icon for gay people in most of the Spanish-speaking world, has died. He was 87.