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Paula Deen admits in deposition to using N-word, report says

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:45:00 EDT

Celebrity chef Paula Deen admitted in a recorded deposition to telling racist jokes and using the N-word, The National Enquirer reports.

Summer Snacks: Watermelon Oreo and Whatafries

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:14:00 EDT

Two unique snacks have hit store shelves just in time for summer.

Texas teacher finds bag, returns more than $20K

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:13:00 EDT

An unemployed teacher who thought a bag on a road carried a dirty diaper found more than $20,000 and returned the cash to a bank.

Bad cargo handler video goes viral

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:34:00 EDT

A man who is really bad at his job can take consolation. He's a hit on the Internet.

Minn. mother, son accused of stealing gopher feet

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:50:00 EDT

A Minnesota mother and her 18-year-old son are accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in frozen gopher feet and selling them for a bounty.

Study: Sibling bullying hazardous

Tracy Delatte — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:57:00 EDT

Sibling spats may seem like a normal part of growing up, but a new study suggests they may be a health hazard.

Ed Koch's tombstone engraved with wrong birth date

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:29:00 EDT

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch meticulously planned his own funeral, but his tombstone has the wrong birth date.

Mom group says Kraft Zesty ads go too far

Tracy Delatte — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:12:00 EDT

Apparently there's a fine line between zesty and racy, and some women believe Kraft has crossed it.

Ranch dressing soda hits shelves

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:37:00 EDT

A soda company known for making unique drinks is introducing a few new interesting flavors.

Woman Tased 10-year-old girl over oatmeal, deputies say

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:02:00 EDT

A 34-year-old Central Florida woman has been charged with aggravated child abuse after deputies say she Tased a 10-year-old girl over oatmeal.

Encore! NBA crowd roars for 11-year-old mariachi

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:21:00 EDT

An 11-year-old Latino boy whose singing of the national anthem at the NBA Finals set off a barrage of racist tweets earned a roaring ovation in an encore performance Thursday night.

Man accidentally sells wife's engagement ring at garage sale

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:04:00 EDT

A California man is in trouble for selling his wife's diamond engagement ring for about $10.

Sarah Murnaghan's Lung Transplant Complete, Family Says

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:23:00 EDT

Her surgery is a success! We're hearing from 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan's family now that she has received the lung transplant she needs to survive.

Hair weave thefts costing Dallas shops thousands

Dionne Anglin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:38:00 EDT

Hair weave thefts are on the rise in North Texas and costing local businesses tens of thousands of dollars.

Officials: Woman approaches kids with chain saw

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:03:00 EDT

A Missouri woman is accused of trying to scare children by approaching them with a chain saw while wearing a ski mask.

Sloppy Joe doughnut introduced at fair

Tracy Delatte — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:28:00 EDT

A California chef known as the "Deep-Fry King" introduced an unbelievable new food item at the San Diego County Fair.

Police: Man fatally stabbed with stiletto heel

The Associated Press — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:03:00 EDT

A Houston woman is being accused by authorities of stabbing a man to death with a stiletto heel in a high-rise condo.

Witch hunts in Papua New Guinea linked to jealousy

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:15:00 EDT

On a tropical island where most people live in huts, assailants armed with guns, machetes and axes stormed the wooden house by night. They set the building on fire and took away four female relatives to be tortured. Their...

Texas doctor accused of poisoning lover's coffee

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:05:00 EDT

An oncologist at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is being accused by authorities of trying to poison another doctor she was sleeping with by spiking his coffee.

TSA agents stop Chewbacca actor over light saber

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:02:00 EDT

Not even Chewbacca and his light saber get a free pass with airport security before being cleared to travel.

High School Valedictorian Swaps Speech For Prayer

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:36:00 EDT

A high school valedictorian from South Carolina is becoming an internet sensation after swapping his pre-approved speech for the Lord's Prayer. Roy Costner is Liberty High's Valedictorian. He made a bold

Law change kills Germany's longest word

The Associated Press — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 17:34:00 EDT

A tweak to state laws in the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to conform with current EU regulations has caused an unexpected casualty: the longest word in the German language.

'Bucket list' item leads to women's arrest in Florida

The Associated Press — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 13:26:00 EDT

Two longtime friends ended up in jail in central Florida thanks to a "bucket list" that included stealing from a store.

Austrian drives flaming car to fire station

The Associated Press — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT

Some Austrian firefighters didn't have to leave their station to deal with a recent alarm. The blaze came to them instead.

Waco man gets 50-year sentence for rib theft

The Associated Press — Thu, 30 May 2013 12:43:00 EDT

A jury has sentenced a Waco man convicted of stealing a rack of ribs to 50 years in prison.

New Mexico driver drove drunk while having sex

The Associated Press — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

A New Mexico man faces multiple charges after police say he was having sex with a woman while driving drunk and crashed, ejecting the woman from the vehicle.

Man wanted for murder arrested after urinating outside restaurant

The Associated Press — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:34:00 EDT

A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.

Council members abstain from vote on abstaining

The Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:27:00 EDT

Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.

Surgeons remove tiger's basketball-sized hairball

The Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT

It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from veterinary surgeons in Florida when he couldn't hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.

Greek beach evacuated after artillery discovery

Mark Norris — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:42:00 EDT

Greek authorities evacuated the seafront Monday after a swimmer found a corroded artillery shell just 10 yards from dry land, fished it out and presented it to a lifeguard.

Man charged in overnight feast at Kentucky supermarket

The Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

Authorities in Kentucky have charged a man who officers say had an overnight feast in a closed supermarket outside Louisville.

Utah collector keeps his 29 boa constrictors -- for now

The Associated Press — Tue, 7 May 2013 17:10:00 EDT

A Utah snake collector who says his rare boa constrictors are getting a bad rap has won at least a temporary reprieve from an order to remove more than two dozen of the exotic pets from his home.

Washington state school closes for nice weather

The Associated Press — Fri, 3 May 2013 17:30:00 EDT

In sun-deprived Washington state, the promise of nice spring weather prompted a small private school to give students a day off to enjoy the sunshine.

Calif. school blunder: All dressed up but no prom

The Associated Press — Wed, 1 May 2013 15:25:00 EDT

Everyone got stood up at one Southern California high school's prom. The dance itself was a no-show.

Indian man arrested for letting son, 9, drive Ferrari

The Associated Press — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:23:00 EDT

Police in India have arrested a man who allowed his 9-year-old son to drive his Ferrari. Mohammed Nisham was arrested on charges of endangering the life of a child and allowing a minor to drive.

Well-groomed man sought in Rogaine, pill thefts

The Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:39:00 EDT

Authorities in Colorado are looking for a man suspected of stealing more than $2,600 worth of teeth-whitening strips, weight-loss pills, condoms and Rogaine.

Naked woman arrested for entering Weatherford home through doggy door

Mark Norris — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:28:00 EDT

A woman was arrested by Weatherford police after she entered a stranger's home wearing no clothes and through a doggy door.

Vietnam police seize 53 king cobras from car

The Associated Press — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Vietnamese police say they have seized 53 king cobras from a car in Hanoi and arrested the driver.

Kansas woman meets circus tiger in bathroom

The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:26:00 EDT

A central Kansas woman likely won't remember her first circus for the clowns or performances - it'll be the tiger in the bathroom.

Wallabies on the loose in Austria -- yes, Austria

The Associated Press — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:03:00 EDT

The kangaroo-like marsupials, which are smaller than "roos" and primarily found in Australia, escaped from a farm in the Upper Austrian countryside.

Upstate NY man's bad idea results in crash

The Associated Press — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:58:00 EDT

It turns out coasting an SUV with no brakes downhill to a scrap yard isn't a good idea after all. Police say a 28-year-old man found that out Tuesday evening when he attempted to drive an SUV to a scrap yard.

Wrinkled dog up for adoption in San Antonio gets face-lift

The Associated Press — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:59:00 EDT

An excessively wrinkled dog has had surgery to help him see and hear better as caregivers in South Texas seek a home for the animal.

Judge holds self in contempt for his smartphone

The Associated Press — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:49:00 EDT

A Michigan judge whose smartphone disrupted a hearing in his own courtroom has held himself in contempt and paid $25 for the infraction.

Swallowed ring recovered by New Hampshire police

The Associated Press — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:45:00 EDT

Police say they've got the $3,200 engagement ring a New Hampshire allegedly swallowed during an attempted jewelry store theft.

Ohio prosecutor drops charge against famous groundhog

The Associated Press — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:11:00 EDT

A winter-weary Ohio prosecutor who filed a tongue-in-cheek criminal indictment against the famous Pennsylvania groundhog over his "prediction" of an early spring dropped the charge Tuesday.

Dallas man calls 911 for a ride home

Mark Norris — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:10:00 EDT

Dallas police responded to what they believed was a major disturbance involving a man threatening to kill someone. Instead, they found a man who wanted a ride home.

Three accused of smoking pot in NJ police parking lot

The Associated Press — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:48:00 EDT

State troopers in northern New Jersey didn't have to go far to make a pot bust. Police say they caught three men lighting up in a car in the parking lot.

What's Buggin' You? Beetle Bug

Chelsea Kretz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:42:00 EDT

A Glen Rose couple has an old Volkswagen Bug in front of their business. The city said they want it gone.

French man poses as pilot, enters cockpit on US Airways flight

Chelsea Kretz — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:22:00 EDT

A French man was arrested after the FBI says he impersonated a pilot and actually made it into the cockpit of a US Airways jet at the Philadelphia International Airport.

Texas woman sets fire to snake, which sets fire to home

The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:37:00 EDT

Authorities say a northeast Texas woman recently learned a hard lesson: Don't try to kill a snake by setting it on fire.

Steven Tyler Act stalls in Hawaii

The Associated Press — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:56:00 EDT

The future is looking bleak for the Hawaii celebrity privacy bill known as the Steven Tyler Act. The proposal pushed by the Aerosmith lead singer is missing deadlines in the state House, and key lawmakers say they won't push it through.

School asks students to cut back on body spray

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:46:00 EDT

Officials are asking students to stop using body spray as a cologne or fragrance while attending the school.

Kate Middleton's nose becoming a popular plastic surgery request

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:29:00 EDT

She's a trend setter when it comes to fashion and style.

North Texans creating spaceplane for citizen astronauts

Chelsea Kretz — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:16:00 EDT

Soon, people will be able to take a 30-minute space flight, but it will cost a pretty penny.

Suit alleges child ate condom found at McDonald's

The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:52:00 EDT

A mother claims her child ate a used condom at a McDonald's restaurant in Chicago.

North Texans out 'Poppin' Tags'

Brandon Todd — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:25:00 EDT

"Thrift Shop" is the No. 1 song on iTunes and it's apparently inspiring people to try to find some deals with the $20 in their pockets.

Carnival Dream reports problems in St. Maarten

The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:24:00 EDT

A month after a Carnival cruise ship was stranded for five days in the Gulf of Mexico, another of its cruise ships is reporting equipment problems in the Caribbean.

Jeff Gordon goes on wild 'Test Drive' in Pepsi Max prank

myFOXDetroit.com Staff — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:33:00 EDT

It's a car salesman's worst nightmare, and great publicity for Pepsi. The soft drink giant sent NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon for a wild undercover test drive at the unsuspecting dealership. The results are hilarious.

British man fired after shark wrestling video goes viral

The Associated Press — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:40:00 EDT

A 62-year-old British man who became an Internet sensation after wrestling with a shark on an Australian beach says he was fired after his employer discovered he'd been abroad while on sick leave.

Dog swallows 111 pennies, survives

The Associated Press — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:20:00 EDT

A New York City dog has undergone emergency surgery to remove more than 100 pennies from his stomach.

Fort Worth police Taser Statue of Liberty costumed man

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:57:00 EDT

A 19-year-old man dressed as the Statue of Liberty was shocked with a Taser and arrested for resisting arrest after he refused to leave a Fort Worth roadway median. It happened in the 4800 block of North

New York City soda ban fizzles

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:22:00 EDT

A judge struck down New York City's pioneering ban on big sugary drinks Monday just hours before it was supposed to take effect.

North Texas hiker goes missing while hunting treasure

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:03:00 EDT

Search and rescue crews combed a rugged area of Bandelier National Monument early Saturday before finding a missing hiker who had traveled to northern New Mexico to hunt for the hidden treasure of a Santa Fe antiquities dealer.

Climber's 100-foot fall caught on video

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:42:00 EDT

Video of a climber's 100-foot tumble down a snowy mountain is going viral. The British man's helmet camera captured the whole thing.

Fat cat in Texas now 34 pounds, adopted by vet

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:35:00 EST

An obese stray cat found wandering six months ago near Dallas has slimmed down to 34 pounds and been adopted by the veterinarian overseeing his care.

Fort Worth couple raffling off part of their baby's name

Chelsea Kretz — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 23:42:00 EST

A Fort Worth family is giving you the chance to help name their daughter and help out a good cause in the process.

Police: Man flees officers after ditching out on $16 Buffalo Wild Wings tab

Maurielle Lue — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 20:47:00 EST

A Detroit man faces possible jail time after authorities say he ran from officers after ditching out on a $16 tab at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown Ferndale.

Taco Bell fans mad after Cool Ranch Doritos delay

The Associated Press — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 15:20:00 EST

Taco Bell fans are flooding the company with angry messages over the delay in the launch of new tacos made with Cool Ranch Doritos shells.

Boy suspended for gun-shaped Pop Tart

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 15:48:00 EST

A future terrorist was caught in the act – chewing his food into the shape of a gun.

'Harlem Shake' videos provoke Tunisian battles

The Associated Press — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 15:47:00 EST

Students attacked for 'Harlem Shake' videotaping.

Bad 'Fresh Prince' rap triggers Pa. lockdown

The Associated Press — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST

Now this is a story all about how a high school student's life got turned upside down. But it was all just a bad rap.

Man convicted for pouring hot grits on wife

The Associated Press — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 14:09:00 EST

A 42-year-old New Orleans man has been convicted of battery for pouring boiling grits on his wife, then hitting her in the head with the pot.

FAA investigating Harlem Shake on a plane

The Associated Press — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:42:00 EST

The latest craze to sweep the Internet is bringing college students the wrong kind of attention -- from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Man accused of attacking dad with cookie cake

The Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:19:00 EST

A 44-year-old Louisiana man is facing charges after deputies say he hit his father with a cookie cake.

Mayor promotes lock-picking class in newsletter

The Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:38:00 EST

Mayor adds lock-picking class to her newsletter and receives angry response.

Expert: Fireball over Texas likely Chinese craft

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:27:00 EST

A scientist says fireballs that streaked over the East Texas skies before dawn were likely pieces of a rocket booster that launched a Chinese satellite into orbit.

PHOTO: Tumbleweed pile in West Texas

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:27:00 EST

There was no snow in West Texas this week, but the stormy weather left residents dealing with a different type of accumulation.

Trip to Mars for married couples

The Associated Press — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:32:00 EST

Married couples could spend 501 days in space with a visit to Mars if one financial tycoon has his way.

Billionaire launches plans for Titanic replica

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:41:00 EST

What could possibly go wrong? An Australian billionaire is getting ready to build a new version of the Titanic that could set sail in late 2016.

VIDEO: Basketball shot goes viral

myfoxdfw.com Staff — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:33:00 EST

Video of a third grader from Iowa making a shot against all the odds is making its way around the Internet.

Blame it on Barney! Dinosaur ignorance causes concern

The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:35:00 EST

Barney is being blamed for dinosaur ignorance among the nation's young people.

Calif. chili finger lady faces new trouble

The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:43:00 EST

Woman who planted a severed finger in a bowl of chili is in trouble again with the law.

Student says she got 'inappropriate' t-shirt from Christian conference

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:07:00 EST

An eighth grader from Florida says she was told by school staff to change her t-shirt because the one she was wearing was "inappropriate."

Boy calls 911 to avoid bedtime

The Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:40:00 EST

A boy calls 911 to report his mother for sending him to bed.

Lawsuit: Hospital granted request for no black nurses

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:47:00 EST

An African-American nurse claims a Michigan hospital agreed to a man's request that no black nurses care for his newborn.

Doctors 'tweet' from inside operating room

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:41:00 EST

Don't look now, but that surgery you're having may appear on Twitter, if you want.

'Boobies' bracelets ban has girls seeing red in court fight

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:29:00 EST

Middle school girls take 'boobies' bracelets fight to U.S. appeals court.

A new Rocky Mountain 'high' for tourists in Colorado

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:27:00 EST

Rocky Mountain 'high' takes on new meaning for tourists hoping to smoke marijuana in Colorado.

California man charged with raping woman he met on ChristianMingle.com

Nic Koppert — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:09:00 EST

A San Diego area man is charged with raping a woman he met on a Christian dating site.

Woman delivers 2 sets of twin boys within minutes

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:19:00 EST

It was a Valentine's Day miracle as a woman delivered two sets of identical twin boys within minutes at a Houston hospital.

Woman calls 911 for cigarettes

Nic Koppert — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:18:00 EST

A woman was arrested after calling 911 to fulfill her nicotine addiction.

Bobcats roam Carrollton neighborhood

Richard Ray — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:20:00 EST

Neighbors in one Carrollton neighborhood are being warned about roaming bobcats.

Man charged with slapping toddler now out of a job

The Associated Press — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:18:00 EST

A man charged with slapping a toddler on a Minneapolis-to-Atlanta flight is out of a job, his former employer said Sunday.

Buckeye Fans from Plano targeted for bumper sticker

Natalie Solis — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:31:00 EST

An elderly Plano couple says they were targeted for their bumper sticker on a road trip through Tennessee returning home from a funeral

Congressman's "I Love You" sends Twitter world in a tizzy

The Associated Press — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:46:00 EST

Congresssman sends affectionate text during the State of the Union address, bloggers and media jump to wrong conclusion.

Asteroid will buzz Earth, miss by 17,150 miles

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:10:00 EST

A 150-foot asteroid is almost here. The asteroid will make the closest known flyby for an object of its size Friday afternoon.

500 injured by blasts as meteor falls in Russia

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:30:00 EST

A meteor that scientists estimate weighed 10 tons (11 tons) streaked at supersonic speed over Russia's Ural Mountains on Friday.

'Blade Runner' charged with murder

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:28:00 EST

Oscar Pistorius has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend after model Reeva Steenkamp was shot inside the Olympic

Houston police shoot, kill man holding toddler son

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:26:00 EST

Houston police have shot and killed a man who threatened his year-old son with a butcher knife and refused to surrender while smoking crack cocaine.

Rubio's sip of water goes viral

The Associated Press — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:29:00 EST

The republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address may have been overshadowed by senator's water break with viewers.