Police track down more than $200,000 in stolen Lego
Officers found more than 4,000 stolen Lego sets at an Oregon store, police said.
This distant and deadly planet smells like rotten eggs, scientists say
A planet 64 light-years from Earth was already known for deadly weather. Now scientists say the planet also smells like rotten eggs.
Woman who received first-ever heart pump, pig kidney transplant dies at 54
Lisa Pisano, a woman who received a mechanical heart pump in addition to a pig kidney transplant earlier this year, has died.
Fireworks can scare dogs. Vets explain how to calm your pet's anxiety.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
Critically endangered gorilla born at Ohio zoo
There's an adorable new face at an Ohio zoo, a baby western lowland gorilla.
Stingray that went viral after mysterious pregnancy has died, aquarium says
Charlotte, a stingray at a North Carolina aquarium, made national news after the discovery she was pregnant even though there were no male stingrays in her tank.
Instant ramen now comes in a surprising dessert flavor
Those looking to have dessert-inspired ramen can now try s'mores Cup Noodles.
Ex-principal sentenced after hiring friend to kill pregnant teacher girlfriend
A former middle school principal faces life behind bars after he plotted to have a friend kill his pregnant girlfriend.
Boa snake has 14 babies after "virgin birth"
A boa's caretaker hadn't realized the snake was pregnant, or female. Then 14 baby snakes showed up in the vivarium after a "virgin birth."
Bear euthanized after wandering into park concession stand, injuring worker
Tennessee officials caught and euthanized a bear "fitting the description" of a bear that wandered into a park concession stand and lunged at an employee.
FBI offers reward for information about deadly New Mexico wildfires
The FBI says it's offering a reward for information about those responsible for starting New Mexico wildfires.
June's full Strawberry Moon arrives with summer solstice
June's Strawberry Moon is arriving along with the start of summer.
Ecuador requiring visas for Chinese nationals amid irregular migration
Ecuador is suspending a visa exemption with China after authorities noted many Chinese visitors to the South American country aren't leaving the way the law requires them to.
Newborn baby found abandoned near Texas walking trail
A baby girl was left on a bridge at the start of a walking path in Texas. The newborn, wrapped in a towel, was quickly found and brought to a hospital.
Where did the ice cream truck come from? How the summer staple came to be.
Ice cream has been regularly sold since the 18th century, but the ice cream truck — a staple of summer — is a much more recent invention.