Probe: Palmdale teachers in noose photo were unaware of racial implications
A Southern California school district investigation says four first-grade teachers photographed with a noose said they used it to make end-of-year jokes and were unaware of its association with racial hatred toward African Americans.
Incredibly rare 2-toned lobster found off the coast of Maine
It was a one in 50 million chance that local fisherman Captain Daryl Dunham might catch an extremely rare two-toned lobster just off the coast of Maine — but he did.
Spider populations become more aggressive after hurricanes, study finds
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
DeSean Jackson will wear Nipsey Hussle-styled cleats every game, auction for late artist's children
DeSean Jackson, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles', has announced that he will wear customized cleats to honor Nipsey Hussle during every game this season.
Boy surprised with free Disney trip after donating savings to feed Hurricane Dorian evacuees
A young boy who opted out of a birthday trip to Disney World to instead help evacuees of Hurricane Dorian was surprised Sunday with a free vacation to “The Most Magical Place on Earth.”
Bottle with man's ashes resumes journey in Gulf of Mexico
A bottle containing the ashes of a Texas man along with some handwritten notes from loved ones has been returned to the Gulf of Mexico, resuming its ocean journey after it washed up on a Florida Panhandle beach.
University of Tennessee turns bullied elementary school student's t-shirt design into official apparel
The young University of Tennessee fan that was bullied last week for a homemade shirt he wore to his school’s collegiate day was shown an outpouring of support that has since inspired the university to make his design into an official piece of apparel.
‘You got this’: Philly fathers cheer on nervous boy on first day of school
A remarkably moving moment was captured on camera on the first day of school in Philadelphia.
'Amazing': Batman walks bullied 3-year-old to preschool in Florida
It wasn't Gotham City, but Batman descended on a Florida preschool to help a 3-year-old girl who was being bullied.
Making history: 2 women are the first sisters to become US Army generals
For the first time in the US Army's 244 year history, two sisters have attained the rank of general.
Tourist charged over $68G for 'most expensive beer in history'
One Australian man visiting England said there’s a “massive hole” in his finances after he was wrongfully charged $68,478 for a single beer during a recent outing to a bar in Manchester.
Del. teacher’s boyfriend plans surprise proposal with students’ help
When a Delaware teacher arrived to class last week, she was in for a big surprise.
'Don't kiss backyard poultry': CDC issues warning about chickens after salmonella outbreak
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning due to a recent salmonella outbreak.
Asbury Park police officers accused of vandalizing cars of man who filed complaints against them
Two police officers are accused of vandalizing two cars owned by a citizen who had filed administrative complaints against them.
Act of kindness: Florida man buys more than 100 generators to send to Bahamas
Alec Sprague was at a local Costco in Florida when he captured the moment a good Samaritan purchased thousands of dollars worth of generators and food to send to the Bahamas.
Former Navy SEAL enters Yale as a 52-year-old freshman
Former Navy SEAL James Hatch says heading to class as a freshman at Yale University is just about as nerve-wracking as preparing for the uncertainty of combat.
Toy company introduces new, plastic ‘Army Women’ to promote representation
A Pennsylvania toy company has announced a new line of “Army Women” plastic toys in order to represent the women who serve in the U.S. Military.
Boy donates savings for Disney trip to Hurricane Dorian evacuees: ‘I wanted them to have some food to eat’
A 6-year-old with a big heart opted out of a birthday trip to Disney World so he could help Hurricane Dorian evacuees in South Carolina.
Officer finds teen who shielded elderly woman from rain, treats him and his mom to dinner
A Missouri police officer whose Facebook post about a teenager’s act of kindness went viral last week was able to identify the teen and return the kindness by treating him and his mother to dinner.
PayPal suspends donation account linked to Ku Klux Klan
A PayPal account linked to the Ku Klux Klan was suspended by the fundraising company after a screenshot of the page gained traction on Twitter.