Rural Nevada not equipped for 'Storm Area 51' turnout
At first, the co-owner of the quirky alien-themed motel down a Nevada highway from the mysterious Area 51 site didn't take a posting for a prank Facebook event too seriously. Then, her phone started ringing. "It doesn't stop, our phone won't stop ringing," Connie West, of the Little A'le'Inn, told the Las Vegas Sun.
At first, the co-owner of the quirky alien-themed motel down a Nevada highway from the mysterious Area 51 site didn't take a posting for a prank Facebook event too seriously. Then, her phone started ringing. "It doesn't stop, our phone won't stop ringing," Connie West, of the Little A'le'Inn, told the Las Vegas Sun.
Thousands of grasshoppers invade Las Vegas Strip
A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago.
A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago.
Missing boy drove toy John Deere tractor to Chisago County Fair
One boy just couldn't wait to get to the Chisago County Fair in Rush City, Minnesota.
One boy just couldn't wait to get to the Chisago County Fair in Rush City, Minnesota.
Woman says 'sore throat' led to near-fatal infection that left her with hole in neck
A woman in London barely escaped certain death after an infected abscess in her neck was mistaken for a sore throat and she was sent away with antibiotics. Stacey Raymond, who said she has a permanent divot in her neck from where the infection ate away at her muscle and skin, first sought help in March, The Sun reported.
A woman in London barely escaped certain death after an infected abscess in her neck was mistaken for a sore throat and she was sent away with antibiotics. Stacey Raymond, who said she has a permanent divot in her neck from where the infection ate away at her muscle and skin, first sought help in March, The Sun reported.
'Chance the Snapper' to live out his life at Florida alligator farm
It's time to say goodbye. The Humboldt Park alligator is leaving Chicago Thursday and heading to Florida.
It's time to say goodbye. The Humboldt Park alligator is leaving Chicago Thursday and heading to Florida.
Police: FedEx driver delivered shooting victims to ER
A FedEx truck driver stepped in to help three people get to the emergency room, police said, after a shooting in northeast Atlanta.
A FedEx truck driver stepped in to help three people get to the emergency room, police said, after a shooting in northeast Atlanta.
Mystery woman riding scooter photo-bombs wedding party, sparks viral search: 'We love her for it!'
This photo-bomber just scooted her way into viral fame.
This photo-bomber just scooted her way into viral fame.
Visitor finds decapitated sea lions on California beach, discovery not as sinister as she thought
Katie Harrison was taking a weekend walk along Mussel Rock Park Beach in Daly City when the sight of decapitated sea lions and a man walking around with a hunting knife sent her into "a state of terror."
Katie Harrison was taking a weekend walk along Mussel Rock Park Beach in Daly City when the sight of decapitated sea lions and a man walking around with a hunting knife sent her into "a state of terror."
Armed pastor holds Tampa church burglary suspect at gunpoint until police arrived
A burglary suspect picked the wrong church to break into.
A burglary suspect picked the wrong church to break into.
Gender reveal goes horribly wrong, car catches on fire
Queensland Police released footage on July 9 of a gender reveal gone wrong from April 14, 2018, showing the moment a car went up in flames after doing a prolonged burnout using blue smoke in Norwell, Queensland.
Queensland Police released footage on July 9 of a gender reveal gone wrong from April 14, 2018, showing the moment a car went up in flames after doing a prolonged burnout using blue smoke in Norwell, Queensland.
Another Blue Bell ice cream licker
Another video of someone licking a tub of ice cream and placing it back on the store shelf has gone viral.
Another video of someone licking a tub of ice cream and placing it back on the store shelf has gone viral.
Woman who licked Blue Bell ice cream in viral video could face 20 years in prison
The woman seen on video licking a tub of Blue Bell Ice Cream and then putting the products back on the shelf has been identified.
The woman seen on video licking a tub of Blue Bell Ice Cream and then putting the products back on the shelf has been identified.
Man plays saxophone for cows which become his biggest fans
An Oregon man learning to play saxophone managed to mooooove quite a crowd. Rick Herrmann taught himself how to play the saxophone by watching videos on YouTube and wanted to test out his new skills on an audience that would appreciate it, according to his family. So, he played a few songs for cows that were in a field.
An Oregon man learning to play saxophone managed to mooooove quite a crowd. Rick Herrmann taught himself how to play the saxophone by watching videos on YouTube and wanted to test out his new skills on an audience that would appreciate it, according to his family. So, he played a few songs for cows that were in a field.
45-year-old turkey vulture celebrated at 'Bird Party' in Walnut Creek
In honor of Walnut Creek's oldest known turkey vulture's 45th birthday, the bird's caretakers on Sunday are hosting an all-day "bird-day" party open to the public, according to the Lindsay Wildlife Experience. The bash for Lord Richard, resident turkey vulture at the Walnut Creek-based wildlife rehabilitation center, opened at 10 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m. Sunday.
In honor of Walnut Creek's oldest known turkey vulture's 45th birthday, the bird's caretakers on Sunday are hosting an all-day "bird-day" party open to the public, according to the Lindsay Wildlife Experience. The bash for Lord Richard, resident turkey vulture at the Walnut Creek-based wildlife rehabilitation center, opened at 10 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m. Sunday.
Texas woman banned from Walmart after eating half a cake, demanding to pay half price
A Texas woman was banned from her local Walmart after police say she ate half a cake and refused to pay for the missing portion.
A Texas woman was banned from her local Walmart after police say she ate half a cake and refused to pay for the missing portion.
94-year-old woman joyously rides rubber duck float down senior home's makeshift slip ‘n slide
Meet Millie, an adventurous 94 year old who comes up with ideas such as sledding down snowy hills and riding rubber duck floats down a makeshift slip 'n slide at her Ohio retirement community.
Meet Millie, an adventurous 94 year old who comes up with ideas such as sledding down snowy hills and riding rubber duck floats down a makeshift slip 'n slide at her Ohio retirement community.
Bear found sleeping inside a closet in a house in Montana
Authorities say a black bear somehow locked itself inside a Montana home and then nestled onto a closet shelf that wasn't too hard, wasn't too soft, but just right for a nap.
Authorities say a black bear somehow locked itself inside a Montana home and then nestled onto a closet shelf that wasn't too hard, wasn't too soft, but just right for a nap.
Dad wears short shorts to teach daughter an important lesson
Sometimes as a dad, you have to get creative when teaching your children life lessons.
Sometimes as a dad, you have to get creative when teaching your children life lessons.
Extremely rare blue lobster turns up at a restaurant on Cape Cod
Bright blue isn't a color most people would associate with lobsters but one restaurant on Cape Cod in Massachusetts managed to buck that trend when it received an incredibly rare blue lobster.
Bright blue isn't a color most people would associate with lobsters but one restaurant on Cape Cod in Massachusetts managed to buck that trend when it received an incredibly rare blue lobster.
Severed head of elderly man found in San Francisco refrigerator, court documents state
As a daughter and son-in-law faced charges for the first time in San Francisco this week, new details about the gruesome death of a 73-year-old father emerged in court documents.
As a daughter and son-in-law faced charges for the first time in San Francisco this week, new details about the gruesome death of a 73-year-old father emerged in court documents.