Starbucks bringing back viral bearista cold cups – with a twist
Starbucks announced it is bringing back its viral Bearista Glass Cold Cups for the 2026 holiday season, including a new mystery-box edition.
Starbucks announced it is bringing back its viral Bearista Glass Cold Cups for the 2026 holiday season, including a new mystery-box edition.
Coastal flooding causes commotion for California
Coastal flooding caused some commotion Monday in parts of California, causing at least one driver to be stuck in his flooded car and closures on some major roads.
Coastal flooding caused some commotion Monday in parts of California, causing at least one driver to be stuck in his flooded car and closures on some major roads.
Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
Suspect in custody after argument leads to deadly shooting in Baytown, police say
A man was shot and killed after an argument in Baytown, police say. A suspect is in custody as investigators close part of South Pruett Street.
A man was shot and killed after an argument in Baytown, police say. A suspect is in custody as investigators close part of South Pruett Street.
America's best cities for Halloween, ranked
A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.
A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.
Texas sues OpenAI over ChatGPT safety claims and alleged harm to minors
Texas AG Ken Paxton sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman under consumer protection laws, alleging deceptive safety marketing and failure to protect young users.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman under consumer protection laws, alleging deceptive safety marketing and failure to protect young users.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Lizzo named grand marshal for Houston's 77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Grammy-winning superstar Lizzo will serve as grand marshal for the 77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston!
Grammy-winning superstar Lizzo will serve as grand marshal for the 77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston!
US measles cases surpass 4,500, more than double last year's total
The United States is grappling with a surge in measles cases in 2026, with cases substantially higher in certain areas compared to others.
The United States is grappling with a surge in measles cases in 2026, with cases substantially higher in certain areas compared to others.
Texas voting guide: Final week of early voting is underway. Here's what you should know
Early voting for the November election is underway. Voters can cast their ballots early through Friday, Oct. 30.
Early voting for the November election is underway. Voters can cast their ballots early through Friday, Oct. 30.
Watch: Deputies in Oklahoma capture escaped caiman after months on the loose
After searching for several months, deputies in Cleveland County, Oklahoma have finally apprehended a pet caiman that had been on the loose in a neighborhood.
After searching for several months, deputies in Cleveland County, Oklahoma have finally apprehended a pet caiman that had been on the loose in a neighborhood.
Man admits beating dad to death in picturesque town decades ago after bragging to cops about 'first body'
A New Hampshire man faces up to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his father more than 20 years ago.
A New Hampshire man faces up to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his father more than 20 years ago.
Ex-Texas Tech professor gets 40 years for running 'pink flamingo' fentanyl ring
Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for manufacturing and distributing custom "pink flamingo" fentanyl.
Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for manufacturing and distributing custom "pink flamingo" fentanyl.
America's most famous real-life haunted places — 10 frightening locations
Every October, crowds pack pumpkin patches and costume aisles to seek out a good low-stakes fright for the seasonal theme. However, for many places around the country it is not all fun and games.
Every October, crowds pack pumpkin patches and costume aisles to seek out a good low-stakes fright for the seasonal theme. However, for many places around the country it is not all fun and games.
Explosion rocks Quaker Oats factory in Iowa, all employees safely accounted for
An apparent explosion and fire at the world's largest oat mill in Iowa sent thick black smoke billowing over downtown Cedar Rapids Saturday.
An apparent explosion and fire at the world's largest oat mill in Iowa sent thick black smoke billowing over downtown Cedar Rapids Saturday.
Map: Harris County early voting locations 2026: Where to vote near me, hours, wait times
Find Harris County early voting locations near you for the 2026 Texas midterm election. Check the map for polling hours and live wait times ahead of the election.
Find Harris County early voting locations near you for the 2026 Texas midterm election. Check the map for polling hours and live wait times ahead of the election.
Chewing gum could soon be banned in NJ: Here's when and why
New Jersey lawmakers might soon burst your bubble with a new bill that could ban the sale of chewing gum across the state.
New Jersey lawmakers might soon burst your bubble with a new bill that could ban the sale of chewing gum across the state.
15-year-old arrested in Florida shooting that injured 12 near FAMU stadium: Police
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Tallahassee that injured 12 people, including six minors, near Florida A&M University's football stadium, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Tallahassee that injured 12 people, including six minors, near Florida A&M University's football stadium, according to the Tallahassee Police Department.
Baytown shooting: Man shot outside bar on West Texas Avenue, suspect on the run
Baytown Police Department detectives are searching for the suspect involved in a shooting outside a local bar early Monday morning.
Baytown Police Department detectives are searching for the suspect involved in a shooting outside a local bar early Monday morning.
Dallas Cowboys announce Miranda Lambert for 30th annual Thanksgiving halftime show
The Dallas Cowboys announced that Miranda Lambert will perform during halftime of the Thanksgiving Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 26 at AT&T Stadium, continuing a tradition for its 30th consecutive year.
The Dallas Cowboys announced that Miranda Lambert will perform during halftime of the Thanksgiving Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 26 at AT&T Stadium, continuing a tradition for its 30th consecutive year.