What happens when your son vanishes and police decline to actively search for him? If you’re Linda Varela Adams, you take charge.
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An Atlanta engineer rode every Disney ride in the world in 12 days. Here’s how he did it.
An Atlanta man named Nathan Firesheets spent his own money to go on 216 rides at 12 Disney parks in four countries in 12 days.
Grandpa goes viral for filming Peppa Pig adventures for dejected 5-year-old granddaughter
When his 5-year-old granddaughter snuck Peppa Pig figurines into his suitcase, David Zielke started filming their adventures in Mexico.
Tornado rips through Mississippi Delta; weather blamed in 2 deaths amid severe storms, floods and snow across U.S.
A tornado tore through the Mississippi Delta Friday night, causing injuries, damage and downing power lines as severe weather moved through several southern states.
California banning Skittles? Lawmaker fights confusion over bill targeting chemicals
California lawmakers are considering a bill to ban five chemicals from being used in the manufacturing and sale of many foods in the state.
California woman with ‘heart so pure’ found killed; ex-boyfriend with abuse history arrested
Police have arrested the ex-boyfriend of Mirelle Mateus of Southern California, saying he killed her. Court records show he has a troubled history.
Kids stop kidnapping attempt at Maryland school bus stop, police say, suspect arrested
Police say a group of school children who helped stop an attempted kidnapping at a school bus stop in Maryland did amazing.
3rd baby bald eagle hatches in northern Virginia, completing family as world watches
A third bald eaglet hatched over the weekend to proud parents Martin and Rosa northern Virginia. Soon there’ll be a naming contest.
Much of US braces for harsh cold weekend weather ahead of spring; another atmospheric river headed for California
Much of the U.S. gets bitterly cold temperatures Saturday and Sunday, ahead of spring’s arrival Monday. California faces its 12th atmospheric river.
World watches as 2 eaglets hatch on live webcam in Virginia; a third could emerge any day
A second bald eaglet hatched this week to proud parents Martin and Rosa northern Virginia. A third could hatch any moment on a live webcam.