When a Maryland homeowner realized her house was infested with snakes, she tried to use smoke to get them out. Instead, she set her home on fire.
Author: Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY
Authorities seize hundreds of tarantulas, eggs and scorpions illegally traveling to Europe
More than 230 tarantula spiders, nine spider eggs and a scorpion with seven of its young, as well as 67 roaches were seized in a Colombia airport.
Hawaii under blizzard warning as 12 inches of snow and winds up to 100 mph expected
From Friday until Sunday, the Big Island of Hawaii is under a blizzard warning. A foot of snow and winds up to 100 mph are expected.
Owlet baby socks discontinued after FDA warning. Parents argue device offers ‘peace of mind.’
Owlet’s Smart Socks, which are baby monitoring socks programmed to track a baby’s sleep patterns, have halted sales after a warning letter from FDA.
Grandma’s accidental text with teen started Thanksgiving tradition that endures in his adulthood
A young man and grandmother went viral for their accidental text exchange, and years later they still spend Thanksgiving dinners together with family.
‘Rascal student’ somehow places Santa Claus hats on statues at Cambridge University chapel
Photographer Martin Bond snapped a photo of various Santa Claus hats resting on top of statues in Cambridge University’s chapel.
14 people steal about $120,000 worth of Louis Vuitton merchandise from Chicago store
A group of over a dozen people stormed a Louis Vuitton store in Chicago and stole about $120,000 worth of merchandise. They escaped in three cars.
‘Determination and technology’: How police ID’d killer in 9-year-old girl’s 1959 homicide
In 1959 Candice Rogers, who was just 9-years-old, was murdered. In November 2021, with the help of DNA, police ID’d John Reigh Hoff as Rogers’ killer.
Millions of crabs shut down the streets on Australia’s Christmas Island
Millions of red crabs have made their way onto Australia’s Christmas Island streets as they migrate toward the sea.
Daddy Yankee opens his home in Puerto Rico to Airbnb guests for three nights
Starting in December for three nights, Daddy Yankee is opening his home in Luquillo, Puerto Rico to guests through Airbnb.