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'Heartwarming' Facebook post from Illinois sheriff's office goes viral Authorities in Illinois are being praised for going the extra mile to comfort and care for a child in protective custody over the weekend, after one officer shared the story in a moving Facebook post.

UK's increased coronavirus cases linked to discount dining program, study claims A discount dining program launched in the U.K. could be partially to blame for increased COVID-19 cases, new research finds.

Parent-to-be divides Internet for eating pizza while partner is in labor, taking photo Apparently there are times when it’s not OK to have pizza.

Suffering from a post-Election Day hangover? Here's how to survive Rough morning? There might be something you can do about it.

British man to marry American woman who liked his ‘chonky’ cat photo Love for fat cats has brought one couple together.

Billionaire sends gnome to space for New Zealand charity, thanks country for hospitality during pandemic On Monday, aerospace company Rocket Lab announced that a gnome made by billionaire and CEO Gabe Newell would be launched into space in mid-November.

National forecast for Friday, August 19 Maria Molina has your Foxcast

Cool air to bring taste of fall to northeastern US by early next week The coolest air since June will sweep from the Midwest to the Northeast by early next week.

Rio 2016: Rain to dampen Olympics closing ceremony Rain and wind may dampen the final display of Olympic pride on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro.

Gusty storms to erupt from Chicago to NYC, DC this weekend A storm system will bring wet weather to the Midwest and Northeast this weekend.

Weekly wrap-up: Louisiana flooding forces Katrina survivors out of their homes; Blue Cut fire rages in California Torrential rainfall led to catastrophic flooding in southern Louisiana this week while a wildfire burned east of Los Angeles.

Severe storms to spark damaging winds across central US into Friday The risk of violent thunderstorms will extend from the Upper Midwest to parts of the southern Plains and the Rockies into Friday night.

Scientists find likely cause of 2011 Virginia earthquake, believe there may be more to come On Aug. 23, 2011, those living in eastern North America, from Ontario to Georgia, felt an unexpected shock as the earth trembled in the wake of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake.

Prince William, Kate Middleton hiring a new housekeeper Prince William and Kate Middleton are hiring a housekeeper to help keep their Kensington Palace home spotless, and are seeking candidates that are just as reliable as they are discreet.

Family's bathroom mirror, once owned by Marie Antoinette, expected to fetch thousands at auction Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the most surprised of all?

Wildlife center for ‘perfect work-life balance’ hits market for nearly $2 million, comes with 200 animals The 131-acre center is near the A85, a major tourist route linking the region to the West Highlands.

'Haunted' New York castle auction ending on Halloween This cheap old house up for auction in Auburn, N.Y., comes with one catch: It may be haunted.

Texas man's gory Halloween decorations have police constantly visiting The homeowner wanted to 'really freak people out'

Real estate listing goes viral when social media users take 3D tour and can't find the tub It’s harder than it looks.

San Francisco grocery store selling $15 bouquets of 'organic' fall leaves One man’s yard work is another man’s centerpiece.