Weird News

4.4 Earthquake Jolts Tennessee, Felt In Atlanta

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck eastern Tennessee and could be felt in Atlanta.

2 Utah Teens Stole A Plane, Flew It 15 Miles, Landed

Sheriff’s deputies arrested two teenage boys they say stole a small airplane at a private airstrip in rural eastern Utah and flew about 15 miles before landing successfully at Vernal Regional Airport.

Deer Kicks Turkey Trot Volunteer

A deer interrupts a Mooresville Turkey Trot and kicks a volunteer before running off.

Charlotte's Creative Loafing Shuts Down After 31 Years, Lays Off Staff Without Warning

An alternative weekly magazine has announced it is ending publication in North Carolina's largest city after 31 years, converting to a digital only product and laying off its staff.

Police Say Teenager Baked Grandfather’s Ashes Into Cookies

A high school student mixed her cremated grandfather’s ashes into homemade sugar cookies and shared them with several classmates, police in Northern California said Wednesday.

911 Call Released After Cleveland County Man Is Shot In The Arm By His Own Booby Trap

A man called 911 Monday morning after reportedly being shot in the arm by his own homemade booby trap.

Toddler Shreds More Than $1,000 In Cash, Mother Says It Will Make 'A Great Wedding Story One Day'

A toddler in Utah was a little too helpful when he shredded more than $1,000 that his parents were saving.

Police: Man Tried To Buy Girl From Mother At Florida Walmart

Police say an 81-year-old attempted to buy an 8-year-old girl from her mother for $200,000 at a Florida Walmart.

Greensboro Family Returns To Car Colonized By Ants At Charlotte Douglas Airport

A Greensboro, North Carolina family returned from a three-day trip to find their car parked at the airport had been possessed by a colony of ants.

Six Flags St. Louis Offers Perks For Customer Coffin Time

Six contestants for a promotion at Six Flags St. Louis will compete for a $300 prize, season tickets and other perks, and all they have to do is spend 30 hours in a coffin.

Agency Says Two-Headed Snake May Go To Educational Facility

A wildlife and conservation research hospital says a two-headed snake recently found near the nation’s capital may be sent to an educational facility.

Walk Into My Parlor: Greek Spiders Spin Giant Web Over Shore

It’s not quite the World Wide Web — but the spiders of Aitoliko in Greece have made a good start.

'Sesame Street' Wants To Clarify: Bert And Ernie Aren't Gay

The producers of “Sesame Street” want you to know that Bert and Ernie are not, in fact, gay.

The Story Behind The Frying Pan Tower Cam, Watched By Thousands As Hurricane Florence Hit

As Hurricane Florence hit the Carolina coastline, the live feed from the Frying Pan Tower went viral as it showed an American flag flapping furiously in the high winds. The tower's owner discusses the tower's history & what he plans to do with the US flag once the storm passes.

911 Call Released About Missing Baby Later Found With Woman Seen Walking In And Out Of Traffic On I-77

A woman seen walking in and out of traffic with a baby on I-77, in Iredell County, has been charged with kidnapping after authorities say she abducted the baby from her boyfriend's family in Charlotte.