Police in California say McDonald’s workers’ Christmas Eve actions helped arrest a man who had previously abused and threatened the woman.
Author: Joel Shannon, USA TODAY
What do a flea named Jasper, a wedge of cheese and a pine cone have in common? They’re all dropping on New Year’s Eve
Around the country, communities ring in the new year by dropping oversized objects reflecting the community. In one case, that means dropping a flea.
‘Christmas Day tragedy’: Mom, 2 kids die in likely murder-suicide at Boston parking garage
The parking garage has been the site of two other suicides this year, authorities say. Five people have died the garage in the last seven months.
The spice of life? New study finds that regularly eating chili pepper lowers risk of cardiovascular disease
Diet didn’t impact chili pepper’s health benefits, the study’s lead researcher has said. People who ate healthy and those who didn’t both benefitted.
Man posted photos of himself with stacks of cash after stealing from bank, charges say
Arlando Henderson — 29, of Charlotte, North Carolina — is accused of stealing more than $88,000 from a bank vault.
Bath & Body Works announces Saturday ‘Body Care Day’ sale: $4.95 personal-care products
The one-day sale will be held December 14 and price all body care lines at $4.95, Bath & Body Works said in a Friday release.
New Zealand military team recovers 6 more bodies after White Island volcano eruption, pushing death toll to 14
The volcano’s continued venting previously delayed plans by authorities to recover the bodies. Scientists believe another eruption is possible.
New Zealand officials confirm 8 deaths from White Island volcano eruption, plan recovery mission for more bodies
The official death toll now stands at eight following a volcanic blast Monday on New Zealand’s White Island.
Leaving Thanksgiving leftovers out too long linked with holiday spike in food poisoning
‘Tis the season for food poisoning. Cases spike around Thanksgiving and Christmas, thanks in part to mishandled holiday leftovers.
5 family members, including 3 children, dead in reported shooting at San Diego home
Five people have died and a child has been hospitalized after an apparent shooting Saturday in San Diego.