A mother in Michigan was given jail time after her 6-year-old missed 26 days of school without an excuse, according to local reports.
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These spiders nurse their young with milk, researchers find
A study finds jumping spiders help care for young spiderlings by feeding them a milk-like substance until they are old enough to leave the nest.
Southwest apologizes after mom says gate agent made fun of daughter named Abcde
Southwest Airlines is apologizing after a mother claimed a gate agent mocked her five-year-old daughter’s name, Abcde.
Calif. man thought his large belly was caused by weight gain. It was a 77-pound tumor
A California man thought his larger belly might have been related to his weight. A visit to doctors uncovered it was because of a 77-pound tumor.
Little boy blesses the Internet by hopping on stage with Pope Francis
Video captures the moment a little boy hopped on stage while Pope Francis spoke before the general audience at the Vatican.
FBI: A convicted killer admitted to 90 murders in exchange for a prison transfer
The FBI said convicted killer Samuel Little confessed to 90 murders, potentially making him among ‘the most prolific serial killers’ in U.S. history.
Man donates $1,000 checks to Paradise High students, staff displaced by wildfire
A San Diego man donated a $1,000 check to every student and staff member at Paradise High School after the Camp Fire Wildfire destroyed their town.
Man arrested for alleged rape overheard by on video game
A Florida man has been arrested for an alleged rape overheard by a witness while the two were playing a video game on the PlayStation 4.
Giving Tuesday: How you can help after all that Black Friday, Cyber Monday spending
Giving Tuesday celebrates ways to give following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These are steps you can take if you are feeling charitable.
Hundreds of ‘cold-stunned’ sea turtles wash up on Cape Cod
Hundreds of sea turtles have washed ashore on Cape Cod after being stunned by the cold, according to the conservation group Mass Audubon.