Walmart facing backlash for offering employees discount instead of holiday pay
Many Walmart shoppers were not pleased to learn that the retail giant's employees do not earn holiday pay for foregoing time with their families.
Many Walmart shoppers were not pleased to learn that the retail giant's employees do not earn holiday pay for foregoing time with their families.
'Who's next?': Superstar Sia pretends to be lottery winner, pays for groceries at Walmart
Australian pop superstar Sia shocked shoppers at a Walmart in California on Wednesday when she pretended to be a lottery winner and bought groceries for them.
Australian pop superstar Sia shocked shoppers at a Walmart in California on Wednesday when she pretended to be a lottery winner and bought groceries for them.
Women sleep better with dogs by their side, study says
"Compared with human bed partners, dogs who slept in the owner’s bed were perceived to disturb sleep less and were associated with stronger feelings of comfort and security," the research stated.
"Compared with human bed partners, dogs who slept in the owner’s bed were perceived to disturb sleep less and were associated with stronger feelings of comfort and security," the research stated.
Thanksgiving leftovers: A guide to how long your holiday favorites last
Here's a handy guide to how long your favorite Thanksgiving dishes last as leftovers.
Here's a handy guide to how long your favorite Thanksgiving dishes last as leftovers.
Polk deputy forced to shoot, kill 'distraught' widower, sheriff says
A 60-year-old Polk County man was “exceptionally distraught,” possibly over the death of his wife, when he forced a Polk deputy to shoot him Friday morning, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
A 60-year-old Polk County man was “exceptionally distraught,” possibly over the death of his wife, when he forced a Polk deputy to shoot him Friday morning, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Giving Tuesday: Companies, nonprofits tapping into holiday spirit by giving back
A number of organizations are stepping up their charitable donations in honor of Giving Tuesday and tapping into people’s holiday spirit.
A number of organizations are stepping up their charitable donations in honor of Giving Tuesday and tapping into people’s holiday spirit.
NFL suspends Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw indefinitely for betting on NFL games
NFL officials announced Friday that Arizona Cardinals player Josh Shaw has been indefinitely suspended for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season.
NFL officials announced Friday that Arizona Cardinals player Josh Shaw has been indefinitely suspended for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season.
Black Friday shoppers pack Central Florida stores looking for deals
The National Retail Federation says over the five-day holiday period, 165 million Americans are going to be doing some kind of holiday shopping.
The National Retail Federation says over the five-day holiday period, 165 million Americans are going to be doing some kind of holiday shopping.
Indiana high school football coach dies after suffering stroke during playoff game, officials say
A beloved high school football coach died after suffering a stroke during a playoff game in Indiana.
A beloved high school football coach died after suffering a stroke during a playoff game in Indiana.
'Thor' the Bulldog takes top prize at the National Dog Show
The beautiful bulldog beat out over 2,000 dogs from more than 193 breeds to claim his Best in Show award.
The beautiful bulldog beat out over 2,000 dogs from more than 193 breeds to claim his Best in Show award.
Tennessee teen dismembered grandmother's Shih-Tzu, placed head in dresser: police
Records say she cut off the head of the Shih-Tzu, placed it in her dresser and put its heart in the freezer.
Records say she cut off the head of the Shih-Tzu, placed it in her dresser and put its heart in the freezer.
10 of the best Black Friday sales and where to get them
Because of the shortened holiday season, some retailers have had Black Friday deals since October.
Because of the shortened holiday season, some retailers have had Black Friday deals since October.
Deputies investigate horse mutilation near Ocala
Tammy Davis said she received a phone call Thursday morning from the person who boards her horse Hotrod, saying the horse was attacked and died.
Tammy Davis said she received a phone call Thursday morning from the person who boards her horse Hotrod, saying the horse was attacked and died.
Florida program allows you to take a shelter pet home for the holidays
The “Home for the Holidays” program allows families to take a homeless dog or cat home for Christmas or New Year’s with no obligation to make it a permanent arrangement.
The “Home for the Holidays” program allows families to take a homeless dog or cat home for Christmas or New Year’s with no obligation to make it a permanent arrangement.
Florida deputies save bald eagle hit by car
A bald eagle is recovering after it was saved by a group of kindhearted Florida deputies earlier this week.
A bald eagle is recovering after it was saved by a group of kindhearted Florida deputies earlier this week.
Canada newspaper runs ad promoting Christmas 'pictures with Satan'
“Somehow, this was missed, and for that, we sincerely apologize – to the clients affected, as well as to any readers offended by the mistake."
“Somehow, this was missed, and for that, we sincerely apologize – to the clients affected, as well as to any readers offended by the mistake."
Parents in Volusia County can now track their child's school bus with an app
If you've ever anxiously waited for your child's school bus wondering where it was at, there's now an app that will tell you!
If you've ever anxiously waited for your child's school bus wondering where it was at, there's now an app that will tell you!
Thailand deer dies after eating 15 pounds of garbage dumped by humans
An autopsy of the 10-year-old deer uncovered 15 pounds of plastic bags, towels, underwear, and other assorted garbage inside its stomach.
An autopsy of the 10-year-old deer uncovered 15 pounds of plastic bags, towels, underwear, and other assorted garbage inside its stomach.
Orlando man creates 'Allie's Law' to mandate animal abuse reporting by veterinarians
Some state lawmakers are wanting to crack down on animal abuse by giving veterinarians more authority. A new bill would require the vets to report cases of abuse.
Some state lawmakers are wanting to crack down on animal abuse by giving veterinarians more authority. A new bill would require the vets to report cases of abuse.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals
Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.
Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.