Vesuvius Day: First Recorded Volcanic Eruption In History
Aug. 24 is observed as Vesuvius Day to commemorate the catastrophic and famous volcano eruption in A.D. 79, in present-day Italy.
Bear Attacks Family In Yellowstone National Park, 10-Year-Old Injured
A bear attacked a family hiking in the Yellowstone National Park and the animal injured a 10-year-old boy before it fled.
Trump Won't Endorse Prison Reform Bill Prior To Midterm Elections
Without Trump’s support, the bill has minimum chance of being passed before the midterms.
Who Is Scott Morrison? Australia's New Prime Minister To Replace Malcolm Turnbull
Morrison became the 30th prime minister of Australia following a three-way battle with former Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
No Hurricanes In Atlantic Basin In August A Rarity, NOAA Says
NOAA predicts that August will have no hurricanes this year.
Who Is Alyse Galvin? First Independent Democratic Party Representative In General Elections
Alyse Galvin is an education advocate who will go against Republican candidate Don Young in the upcoming general elections.
National Prison Strike 2018 Protests ‘Modern-Day Slavery,’ Largest In US History
The strike protests “modern-day slavery,” jail conditions, life without parole and other human rights concerns in prisons.
Who Was Craig Zadan? Celebrities React To Producer's Death At 69
Producer Craig Zadan died due to complications from a recent shoulder replacement surgery.
Alligator Kills Woman While She Was Trying Save Her Dog
An alligator dragged the woman off into a lagoon as she tried to save her dog.
What Is ‘Fire Challenge’? 12-Year-Old Girl Severely Burnt In Internet Trend
Timiyah Landers suffered burns in 49 percent of her body due to the challenge she tried Friday at her home in Michigan.
Pacific Tropical Cyclone Lane To Hit Hawaii, 2 Others Threaten Japan, Koreas
Three cyclones formed in the Pacific Ocean are set to hit Hawaii, Japan, North and South Korea as the week proceeds.
Pennsylvania University Revokes Honors Of ‘Predator Priests’ Mentioned In Grand Jury Report
The University of Scranton revoked the honors given to three Bishops who were included in the report by Pennsylvania grand jury on sexual abuse by "predator priests."
Army’s Ad Agency Sued For Fraud By African-American Focused Media Networks
They claimed U.S. Army's Ad agency, Universal McCann Worldwide, cheated them into doing business with a financially unviable partner as part of its scheme to defraud the government for funds.
Black Man Entering His Car Accused By White Woman Of Breaking In
The man was at the city of Milwaukee to have lunch, and was trying to find change for a parking meter when the incident happened.
US Tops Countries In Food And Clothes Wastage, Hoarding: Study
According to the study, people in the U.S. wasted 24 percent of their grocery shopping, 35 percent of their belongings remained unused when they shift from one place to another, and 82 percent of their clothes from the previous year remained unworn.
Former Texas Doctor Avoids Jail For Raping Patient, Attorneys And Officers React
The former Texas doctor was sentenced to 10 years of probation.
Asia Argento Facts: Jimmy Bennett Says Harvey Weinstein Accuser Sexually Assaulted Him
The actress reportedly settled the sexual assault allegation by Bennett for a sum of $380,000.
Trump's Military Parade Postponed To 2019 Amid High Cost Concerns
The announcement came hours after reports suggested the parade would cost up to $92 million.
Police Find 2 Girls' Bodies Hours After Pregnant Woman's, Possibly Her Daughters
Shanann Watts and her two daughters were reported missing Monday when they failed to turn up for a doctor's appointment.
Tent Collapses During Bank Shareholders Meet, Dozen Casualties
Twelve people were injured in the incident at Hayden.
Shark Attacks Man In Cape Cod, Leaves Deep Bite Wounds
The man was rushed to the hospital in a helicopter.
Decomposing Body Of Chase Suspect Found Inside A Pillar
The manager, thinking a sewage leak occurred, called the plumber who chipped away the brick of the pillar to reveal a person’s leg inside.
Sweden Violence: Dozens Of Vehicles Vandalized, Burnt Across Multiple Locations
The police records show multiple vehicles set on fire within hours at Malmö, Gothenburg and Helsingborg.
Omarosa Claims In 'Unhinged' Disputed By Trump, Administration Officials
Many officials she cited speaking to in the book have come out denouncing her claims.
World Elephant Day: Facts About Ivory And Tusks
World Elephant Day is celebrated on Aug. 12 every year to increase conservation efforts.
Man Brutally Kills His Children, Leaves Bodies As 'Present' For Estranged Wife
The elder child was pleading "daddy, I'm sorry" before the man, from Houston, Texas, slit the throats of both his children, the accused confessed.
IKEA Opens First India Store, Stampede-Like Scene On Opening Day [Photos, Videos]
The employees were greeted with a stampede-like situation when the brand opened its doors on Thursday.
Who Was Billy Ray Irick? Tennessee Executes Pedophile 32 Years After Conviction
Billy Ray Irick was convicted for the rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl.
Landslides, Floods Kill Over 22 People In Kerala, India
Landslides and heavy floods are wrecking havoc across the Indian state of Kerala.
Children Trained In New Mexico Compound To Be School Shooters, Prosecutors Say
The children were being kept at a compound in New Mexico.