Weird News

Judge Uses A Slavery Law To Rule Frozen Embryos Are Property

A Virginia judge has ruled that frozen embryos can legally be considered property, based partly on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves.

Man Accused Of Trying To Open Jet's Door & Attacking Crew

Federal prosecutors say a Massachusetts man tried to open an airliner’s emergency door on a cross-country flight from Los Angeles to Boston and then tried to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon.

Hunter Who Killed Pet Dogs Says He Thought They Were Coyotes

A hunter who told authorities he killed and skinned what he thought were two coyotes, but later discovered they were a family’s pet German shepherds, has been criminally charged.

Rising's March Madness Brewery Bracket Tip-Off

March Madness doesn't get going for another two weeks, but here on Rising, we're launching our own March Madness tournament this week!

Tesla Recalls 'Full Self-Driving' To Fix Unsafe Actions

U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it can misbehave around intersections and doesn't always follow speed limits.

Jeff Taylor Live at Daytona International Speedway

The Great American Race is almost here! Bahakel Sports Director Jeff Taylor has been at Daytona International Speedway all week, talking with drivers, team owners and even hopping behind the wheel himself.

Winnie The Pooh Stars In An R-Rated Slasher Movie

In “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey,” a new microbudget R-rated horror film, Pooh wades into far darker territory than even Eeyore could have ever imagined.

Woman Accused In Dismemberment Slaying Attacks Her Attorney

A woman accused in a grisly killing and dismemberment case in Wisconsin attacked her attorney during a court hearing, moments after a judge agreed to delay her trial.

US Renews Warning It'll Defend Philippines After China Spat

The United States renewed a warning that it would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under attack in the disputed South China Sea.

Reports: T-Mobile Users Experience Service Outages Across US

T-Mobile customers reported widespread service outages in the U.S. late Monday, according to websites tracking service interruptions.

Rumors Swirl About Balloons, UFOs as Officials Stay Mum

The downing of four aerial devices by U.S. warplanes has touched off rampant misinformation about the objects, their origin and their purpose.

Idris Elba on James Bond: 'I'm Not Going to Be That Guy'

Actor Idris Elba says he's going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther — not James Bond.

Philippines Says China Ship Used Laser Against Coast Guard

The Philippines on Monday accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew.

Earnest or Playful, That Valentine's Card Has a History

It was Valentine’s Day 1917 in the Minnesota farming village of Lewiston, and Fred Roth — a fourth grader — seems to have come up with just the way to express his love for his sweetheart, Louise Wirt. He gave her a card.

US Jets Down 4 Objects in 8 days, Unprecedented in Peacetime

A U.S. fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden. It was the fourth such downing in eight days.