Law enforcement officials in Alabama say a former contract driver for FedEx admitted to dumping hundreds of packages in a ravine last month.
Author: Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY
Scientists discover planet 10 times size of Jupiter orbiting superhot massive stars
Scientists have discovered a planet that is 10 times as large as Jupiter orbiting an ultra-hot, massive pair of stars in another solar system.
Finland prime minister Sanna Marin, one of world’s youngest leaders, apologizes for clubbing after COVID exposure
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin apologized after facing backlash for spending a night out in Helsinki after she was exposed to COVID-19.
Sending holiday cards? Here’s what USPS, Shutterfly and an etiquette expert want you to know
How do you address Christmas cards? Is it Miss, Ms. or Mrs.? Is it Happy New Year or Happy New Year’s? All of your holiday card questions answered.
Plumber finds stash of envelopes with cash, checks at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston
A plumber doing work at Pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas discovered hundreds of envelopes of checks and cash hidden in a wall.
Looking for holiday decorations near you? There’s a ‘Cheer Map’ for that
If you’re looking for holiday lights and decorations near you, Nextdoor has a “Cheer Map” where users can find festive setups and add their displays.
Seabirds splitting up? Climate change could be causing albatross divorces, study says
A new albatross around the neck of bird populations? Rising temperatures are linked to an increase in “divorces” among albatrosses, a new study says.
A snowstorm stranded an Oasis tribute band, bar patrons and employees for three days at an inn
Dozens of pubgoers, an Oasis tribute band and others were stranded at an inn outside London for nearly three days because of a snowstorm.
Make-A-Wish asks boy with a critical illness what he wants. ‘Feed the homeless,’ he says.
Abraham Olagbegi, 13, asked Make-A-Wish to feed homeless people once a month in his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi.
Naughty or nice decorations? Santa warns not to aim holiday laser lights at the sky, FAA says
Santa approves of most Christmas decorations, but he’s warning not to aim laser-light displays at the sky during the holiday season.