Lucky Charms releasing marshmallow-only pouches for a limited time

Remember when you were a kid and all you wanted was a big bowl of Lucky Charms' marshmallows and none of those (still sugary) space-filling frosted oat pieces?

FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.

Asteroid headed near Earth the day before Election Day

Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.

Georgia great-great-grandmother celebrates 100th birthday

Erline Smith is turning 100 today and has five daughters, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.

Girl Scouts debuting new cookie variety inspired by French toast

2021 just got a little sweeter. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new French toast-inspired cookie flavor to join their lineup of offerings in January.

Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose

A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.

Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread

A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.

Brach’s launches ‘turkey dinner’ flavored candy corn

As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.

School district says no pajamas for online classes

The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.

Canada's last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming

Canada's 4,000-year-old Milne Ice Shelf on the northwestern edge of Ellesmere Island had been the country's last intact ice shelf until the end of July when ice analyst Adrienne White of the Canadian Ice Service noticed that satellite photos showed that about 43% of it had broken off.

Tennessee grandma, 58, faces charges after teen's driving lesson leaves 5 hurt: police

A 58-year-old grandmother in Tennessee faces DUI and other charges after trying to teach her 13-year-old grandson to drive, resulting in injuries to five pedestrians, police say, according to reports.