Two tiny, frolicking pigs get into trouble near busy NY street. Then ‘hero’ rushes in
Imagine this: after a long day at work, you’re driving home when you spot something a bit out of the ordinary.” ...
‘Quirky’ dog keeps returning to shelter. He needs a permanent home for ‘carefree life’
A “quirky” dog keeps returning to a North Carolina shelter — and now, he needs a patient new owner. Banjo is up for adoption ...
Man threatened to ‘behead more Jews’ in email to Jewish funeral home, Texas cops say
An email sent to a Jewish funeral home in Texas left the owner and staff fearing for their safety, Texas police said. A threatening email received on Oct. 29 at the Bellaire funeral home said the ...
As Hurricanes retire Eric Staal’s jersey, a look at the ‘heart’ that drove his NHL career
Eric Staal played 12 of his 18 seasons in the NHL with the Canes. Sunday, he’ll notch another milestone: His jersey will be ...
Is this the skull of Cleopatra’s murdered sister? New study ends century-long debate
The mysterious ancient skull, found in the 1920s, sparked a wave of theories then “sank into oblivion” — until recently.
Lucky lottery player spends $5 on scratch ticket — then wins top prize in Idaho
A woman spent $5 on a lottery game in Idaho, then won a big prize. Chelsey Reeder stopped at a Jacksons Food Stores in ...
3.7-magnitude earthquake wakes San Francisco area, USGS says. ‘Jolt with my coffee’
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The ...
Breakfast and sandwiches are coming to ‘prize location in downtown Cary’
The new site would include 22 multi-family units. The Ashworth building, Chatham Street Wine Market, Serendipity and Esteemed ...
Woman intentionally pooped on store’s floor in shoplifting scheme, Florida cops say
A very public bowel movement was put to use when a Florida couple needed a distraction for large-scale shoplifting, according ...
Student surveys on sex, drugs, and suicide have new rules on parental consent in Wake
The Wake County school system has dropped the requirement that students receive prior written consent from their parents to ...
Live updates: Snow, ice expected throughout the Triangle as winter storm hits Friday
The Triangle is likely to see snow and ice as part of a winter storm that is expected to reach the area Friday afternoon. A ...
Which Triangle grocery stores & businesses are closed for winter weather? Here’s a list
Weaver Street Market is anticipating a late opening (around 10 a.m.) Saturday, Jan. 11. The grocery store has four Triangle ...