Punxsutawney Phil Is in Trouble With the Law
The official first day of spring may have been earlier this week, but one prosecutor in Ohio thinks that winter has gone on far too long—and he blames a certain prognosticatory rodent.
10-Year-Old Girl Foils Abduction Attempt by Asking Stranger for Code Word
On Monday in a town outside Toronto, 10-year-old girl foiled an attempted abduction by requesting a code word she had worked out with her parents.
Buzzer Beaters: March Madness Begins, Urlacher Leaves Bears and More
Today's top sports stories:
Roadkill Deer Comes Back to Life, Escapes From Trunk (VIDEO)
Reports of one particular deer's death were greatly exaggerated.
Seven Marines Killed, Others Injured, at Nevada Training Site
Police Find Dead Body, Explosives, Guns Inside Florida College Dorm Room
On Wednesday morning, authorities found the body of a University of Central Florida student inside a dorm room, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A campus spokeswoman said that there were also improvised explosive devices and additional weapons in the room.
Is Your Unclaimed Tax Refund Among the $1 Billion Being Held by the IRS?
There are still a few weeks left to file your 2012 tax return, but April 15 of this year marks another important deadline for taxpayers: it's your last chance to file for a refund on your 2009 taxes.
New Movies: ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,’ ‘The Call’
Opening this weekend are 1) a star-studded comedy about dueling magicians in Las Vegas, and 2) a thriller about a kidnapped girl and a killer on the loose.
New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I
Papal Conclave: How It Works and What to Expect
The process by which the next pope will be elected, known as the conclave, began Tuesday morning at about 11:30. Here are some key points you should know about: