Letters to Santa now available online at USPS Operation Santa

A digital bank of letters allows good Samaritans to read letters online and adopt a wish from a letter author.

Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.

Man grabs $120,000 banana duct taped to wall in art project and eats it

A banana that was duct taped to a wall in an art gallery in Miami -- a "work of art" that had already sold for $120,000 -- was taken down and eaten by a man on Saturday.

Oakland Zoo's oldest elephant collapses, dies at age 50

Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50. 

McDonald's employee turns 92, says he has no plans to retire

Not only has the man been working at the company for more than two decades, but he can also now say he’s one of the oldest employees to wear the uniform.

Norwegian Cruise Lines ship has second outbreak in two weeks

Paramedics in San Pedro on Sunday evaluated 19 people for flu-like systems aboard a cruise ship that experienced a similar situation last week.

Couple celebrate Thanksgiving while stranded on road by winter storm

A couple stranded in traffic on Thanksgiving due to a snowstorm decided to make the best of their situation by celebrating the holiday with a dinner in their car.

FBI: Beware of holiday scams

The FBI and Federal Trade Commission are teaming up to warn shoppers this holiday season.

Mom's hack to stop kids from begging for toys in stores before Christmas goes viral

A mom’s trick to stop her kids from begging for toys while shopping during the Christmas holiday season is the parenting hack you never knew you needed.

Experts warn of scams as shoppers look to snag deals this Thanksgiving weekend

Shoppers are looking for deals as Black Friday creeps into Thanksgiving. Experts advise using one credit card so you can track your shopping. Shoppers are also encouraged not to leave purchases or purses and wallets in their cars.

Company will pay you $1,000 to binge-watch 12 holiday movies

The applicant must be enthusiastic about the holiday season, love movies, have a strong attention for detail, be able to binge-watch 12 movies in a short amount of time, and be active on social media

Company will pay fan $1,000 to watch every Star Wars movie back-to-back

The company is looking for an "entertaining Star Wars junkie with a Chewbacca-sized personality, the wit of Han Solo, and the smarts of Master Yoda."