Florida man paralyzed after chasing monkey that stole his hat
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man now living in Bali is fighting for his life after he fell from a roof while chasing a monkey that had stolen his favorite Pittsburgh Steelers cap. The Northwest Florida Daily News reported that Jeff "Swede" Swedenhjelm fell 33 feet (10 meters) on Monday. Villagers took him to a local hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe damage to his spinal...
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man now living in Bali is fighting for his life after he fell from a roof while chasing a monkey that had stolen his favorite Pittsburgh Steelers cap. The Northwest Florida Daily News reported that Jeff "Swede" Swedenhjelm fell 33 feet (10 meters) on Monday. Villagers took him to a local hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe damage to his spinal...
Md. elementary school marching band making waves
Drum lines and marching bands are deeply ingrained in the culture of America's historically black colleges and universities. In elementary schools? Not so much.
Drum lines and marching bands are deeply ingrained in the culture of America's historically black colleges and universities. In elementary schools? Not so much.
Miss America leadership resigns in wake of email shaming scandal
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The top leadership of the Miss America Organization has resigned, sweeping out officials implicated in an email scandal that targeted past pageant winners for abuse based on their appearance, intellect and sex lives.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The top leadership of the Miss America Organization has resigned, sweeping out officials implicated in an email scandal that targeted past pageant winners for abuse based on their appearance, intellect and sex lives.
Former employee in custody after incident at Lambeau Field
Police in Green Bay, Wisconsin, took one person into custody after a disturbance at Lambeau Field Friday afternoon.
Police in Green Bay, Wisconsin, took one person into custody after a disturbance at Lambeau Field Friday afternoon.
Reward after conviction in multi-state crime spree
A Tennessee man who helped Covington Police catch a murderer two years ago finally got his reward money. Police couldn't give the man the reward until the case had been settled. The victim's niece said the tipster not only helped solve this case but saved the lives of many others.
A Tennessee man who helped Covington Police catch a murderer two years ago finally got his reward money. Police couldn't give the man the reward until the case had been settled. The victim's niece said the tipster not only helped solve this case but saved the lives of many others.
'Thomas Fire' grows to 273,400 acres with 65% containment
The Thomas Fire burning in Ventura County has burned 273,400 acres with 65 percent containment and is now the third largest fire in California history.
The Thomas Fire burning in Ventura County has burned 273,400 acres with 65 percent containment and is now the third largest fire in California history.
Nurse bursts into tears of joy after surprise visit from son in Navy training
An OR nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite got the best Christmas surprise she could wish for: a visit from her youngest son who has been away at Navy training in Texas.
An OR nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite got the best Christmas surprise she could wish for: a visit from her youngest son who has been away at Navy training in Texas.
Marietta woman celebrating her 97th birthday on Christmas
While most people will be gathering to sing Christmas carols on Dec. 25, one Marietta woman and her family will be singing a different tune.
While most people will be gathering to sing Christmas carols on Dec. 25, one Marietta woman and her family will be singing a different tune.
Officers need your help finding package thief
Police need your help finding a holiday Grinch in LaGrange.
Police need your help finding a holiday Grinch in LaGrange.
WATCH: Maryland high school football coach proposes to choir teacher during winter concert
Holiday proposals are always special, but what happened at a Maryland high school's winter concert Thursday night is giving us all the feels-- and a total surprise for one teacher who is now a bride-to-be!
Holiday proposals are always special, but what happened at a Maryland high school's winter concert Thursday night is giving us all the feels-- and a total surprise for one teacher who is now a bride-to-be!
Trump signs $1.5 trillion tax overhaul into law
President Donald Trump signed the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul into law Friday, using his last moments in the White House before flying to Florida for the holidays to celebrate a much-needed political win.
President Donald Trump signed the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul into law Friday, using his last moments in the White House before flying to Florida for the holidays to celebrate a much-needed political win.
Deadly road accident in New Jersey
At least six cars were involved in a fiery crash on the southbound side of Route 440 in Middlesex County early on Friday morning.
At least six cars were involved in a fiery crash on the southbound side of Route 440 in Middlesex County early on Friday morning.
Police: drunken Athens man stole ambulance to go Christmas shopping
A man remains in the Clarke County jail after police said he stole an ambulance while intoxicated.
A man remains in the Clarke County jail after police said he stole an ambulance while intoxicated.
Cat heading home to Georgia after cross-country hitchhiking trip
It was quite a big journey for such a small cat, but "Kitty Bitty" is finally heading home just in time for Christmas.
It was quite a big journey for such a small cat, but "Kitty Bitty" is finally heading home just in time for Christmas.
Extra deputies on the streets this holiday season
Travis County Sheriff's Office will have extra deputies on the streets this holiday season in an effort to target drivers under the influence of alcohol.
Travis County Sheriff's Office will have extra deputies on the streets this holiday season in an effort to target drivers under the influence of alcohol.
Lawyers want to exclude statement by Orlando shooter's widow
Lawyers for the widow of the man who killed dozens of people at a Florida nightclub say her statement to the FBI after the attack shouldn't be shown to jurors during her upcoming trial.
Lawyers for the widow of the man who killed dozens of people at a Florida nightclub say her statement to the FBI after the attack shouldn't be shown to jurors during her upcoming trial.
Riverside brush fire scorched 50 acres, came dangerously close to homes
All evacuation orders in Riverside were lifted Wednesday night after a wildfire swept through and burned 50 acres. But now a frost advisory is in effect.
All evacuation orders in Riverside were lifted Wednesday night after a wildfire swept through and burned 50 acres. But now a frost advisory is in effect.
Erika Miranda-Alvarez charged with capital murder in woman's stabbing death
In probable cause court on Thursday night, a judge officially charged Erika Jisela Miranda-Alvarez with capital murder. A prosecutor read police statements that said what they believe had happened. When Miranda-Alvarez was questioned, she admitted to kidnapping the victim's six-week-old daughter Shamali Flores.
In probable cause court on Thursday night, a judge officially charged Erika Jisela Miranda-Alvarez with capital murder. A prosecutor read police statements that said what they believe had happened. When Miranda-Alvarez was questioned, she admitted to kidnapping the victim's six-week-old daughter Shamali Flores.
Misprint in Wal-Mart newspaper ad shocks readers
An advertisement in a Houston-area newspaper has readers doing a double take. How did the major misprint make its way into the trusted publication? The advertisement, which appears to be from Wal-Mart, starts on the right note but takes a terrible turn. By the end of the message, every reader has the same reaction. This can't possibly be real! ...
An advertisement in a Houston-area newspaper has readers doing a double take. How did the major misprint make its way into the trusted publication? The advertisement, which appears to be from Wal-Mart, starts on the right note but takes a terrible turn. By the end of the message, every reader has the same reaction. This can't possibly be real! ...
Sports broadcaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at age 82
Dick Enberg, the longtime sportscaster who got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games, died Thursday. He was 82.
Dick Enberg, the longtime sportscaster who got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games, died Thursday. He was 82.