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A stolen train and trailer are reunited with its owner in Walnut Creek. (July 31, 2017)

A stolen train and trailer are reunited with its owner in Walnut Creek. (July 31, 2017)

Chicago Artist Hoists 'They Live' Trump Billboard in Mexico

A billboard depicting President Donald Trump as an otherworldly invader, with teeth exposed and eyes bulging through blue and red muscle and tendon, has been hoisted above the streets of Mexico City by a Chicago…

Photo Credit: Mitch O'Connell
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'I Have a Boa Constrictor Stuck to My Face'

Hear an unbelievable 911 call from a woman who had a boa constrictor stuck to her face. When firefighters arrived, they found the woman bleeding on the ground and had to cut the snake’s head off to get it off of…

Dr. Amanda Hess

Dr. Amanda Hess

SexLikeReal Offers VR Streaming App

As virtual reality technology continues to advance, so do the tools used to produce and promote the next generation of adult entertainment.

Microsoft Paint, an image-editing app that can be used for virtual doodling, will be available in the Windows Store for free.

Microsoft Paint, an image-editing app that can be used for virtual doodling, will be available in the Windows Store for free.

Twins Born Conjoined at the Heart

Twin baby girls Paisleigh and Paislyn Martinez were born conjoined at the chest, with their hearts fused together. Doctors from University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital used groundbreaking technology…

Twins Born Conjoined at the Heart

Twin baby girls Paisleigh and Paislyn Martinez were born conjoined at the chest, with their hearts fused together. Doctors from University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital used groundbreaking technology…

Pokémon Go Fest Attendees Refunded as Glitches Plague Event

Thousands of people descended on Chicago Saturday for Pokémon Go Fest – an event that was billed as a celebration of the smartphone game’s first year but instead became a debacle plagued by massive lines…

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The Costumes of Comic-Con

One of the key attractions at any Comic-Con is the fan-made costumes. NBC talked to a few attendees about what inspired their look and how much it cost to put it all together.

Comic-Con: The Hall H Line Survival Guide

The famed Hall H at Comic-Con is where all the biggest and most exciting panels happen, and fans line up overnight just to get a chance to get a glimpse of some of their favorite stars or creators.

The 5 Weirdest Panels Listed in the Comic-Con Guidebook

Comic-Con is full of panels that feature beloved actors and exclusive sneak peaks at footage of upcoming movies and shows, but there are also quite a few Klingon-eyebrow-raising ones in the mix.

How Would the East Coast Hyperloop Compare to World’s Largest Tunnels?

Elon Musk’s proposed Hyperloop from New York to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., would stretch over 250 miles. If built, how would that compare to the world’s largest tunnels?

Thanks to Google’s Street View, you too can take a ride inside the ISS. (July 20, 2017)

Thanks to Google’s Street View, you too can take a ride inside the ISS. (July 20, 2017)

Mom Bitten by Shark Gets High-Tech Prosthetic Arm

Tiffany Johnson lost her arm to a shark while on vacation in the Bahamas back in June. Only a month later and the mother of three keeps a positive attitude about the incident and continues to make progress with…

6,000 Pound Mars Rover Concept Vehicle Starts Tour

A Mars rover concept vehicle is on display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The electric vehicle seats four and maxes out at 6 mph. The vehicle was commissioned by the Kennedy Space…

Dog Learns to Whisper Bark

A college dorm director in Illinois teaches his dog how to bark in a whisper.

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Weapons Check at Comic-Con

Many Comic-Con costumes wouldn’t be complete without the right swords, crossbows or blasters — but there are some strict rules for what you can and cannot bring onto the convention floor.

Man Finally Receives Package 14 Years Later

It’s never fun getting a package late, especially if you need it by a certain date, but try waiting 14 years. On July 11, Salt Lake resident Dave Taggart got a package delivered to his home.

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Elon Musk Claims 'Verbal' OK for NY-Philly-DC Hyperloop

New York to Washington in 29 minutes? Elon Musk says it’s possible and he has the government’s approval to do it (though it’s anyone’s guess which government or how long it’d take to build).

Feet Jabbed Into Empty Row Make for In-Flight 'Nightmare'

A California woman thought she had hit the jackpot when she boarded a JetBlue plane for a short flight this week: she had an entire row to herself. “I left the armrests up so I could bask in the comfort of my…

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Goat Rams Through Glass Door of Colo. Business

An aggressive goat was caught on camera repeatedly ramming and eventually breaking the front door glass door of a polyurethane manufacturer in Colorado.

Gator Crosses Busy Florida Street

A large alligator was captured on camera crossing a busy street in Lakeland, Florida.

A company in Maryland has come up with a plastic adhesive that is being used to make regular windows bulletproof.

A company in Maryland has come up with a plastic adhesive that is being used to make regular windows bulletproof.

New iPhone Feature Would Help Users in Distress

A new feature from Apple would allow iPhone users to discreetly call emergency services with a fingerprint touch, with the goal of helping people in distress evade potential attackers.CNBC reports on the patent…

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$200 Wireless Oculus VR Headset to Be Unveiled in 2018

Facebook Inc. is focusing closely on the price point for its Oculus Rift virtual reality products.

Grizzly Bear Gets Root Canal

A team of veterinarians and specialists performed a root canal on a 538-pound grizzly bear named Albert at an animal rescue in Alpine, Calif.

In this January 6, 2017, file photo, batteries designed as emojis are displayed at a booth at CES 2017 in Las Vegas. Facebook released statistics about emoji usage on its platform to mark World Emoji Day on July 17.

In this January 6, 2017, file photo, batteries designed as emojis are displayed at a booth at CES 2017 in Las Vegas. Facebook released statistics about emoji usage on its platform to mark World Emoji Day on July 17.

This March 22, 2012, file photo shows a gold figure of Winnie The Pooh displayed at a jewelry store in Chengdu, China. But images and mentions of the character on social media seem to have fallen afoul of censors in the nation in July 2017.

This March 22, 2012, file photo shows a gold figure of Winnie The Pooh displayed at a jewelry store in Chengdu, China. But images and mentions of the character on social media seem to have fallen afoul of censors in the nation in July 2017.

Woman Taking Selfie Damages $200,000 in Art

A woman damaged an estimated $200,000 worth of art at a Los Angeles gallery while taking a selfie.