A female guest at a Hampton Inn hotel in Nebraska was about to sit on the toilet, but stopped, due to a snake slithering in the bowl. The woman has reserved the same room for the next two weeks.
According to an annual report on airline performance, 2009 was a good year for the airline industry. More than 79 percent of flights arrived on time, fewer than 4 bags per 1,000 travelers were lost or damaged – oh yeah, and there was that one time a huge plane didn't crash into the Hudson.
To celebrate Earth Day's anniversary, the EPA is asking for video clips of people holding up signs saying "It's My Environment" on paper that would otherwise be used for something lasting more than five seconds.
The success of the Red Cross text-messaging program is shifting the way money is raised for relief efforts. More than $32 million has been raised for Haiti, people are still texting to help Chile, and The Red Cross has even set up a direct line for supporters of Dick Cheney.
A non-profit group that exposed the overseas dumping of U.S. electronic waste has launched a program to ensure companies don't dump old computers and other electronic waste in U.S. landfills, but rather dispose of it properly by recycling it or selling it on craigslist.
The Smithsonian Institution said Thursday that it has licensed its renowned gem and jewelry collection to create a line of accessories with the TV shopping network QVC. The collection includes the famous Hope Diamond, Marie Antoinette earrings, and Larry King's first wedding ring.
According to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, pediatricians need to work harder to discourage teens from drinking alcohol because it damages their developing brains. R. Kelly is questioning the accuracy of the study and will explain why to any teen over a drink.
Visitors to a nude exhibit at New York City's Museum of Modern Art have been asked to leave because they are touching the "art." Performers have apparently complained of being pushed and prodded by attendees, while some patrons are just happy they could finally get their husbands to the museum.
A white supremacist group rallied against illegal immigration in downtown Los Angeles Saturday. The rally didn't last long, however, as protesters had to get home to watch their relatives on Jerry Springer.
President Obama wants the government to embrace a grass-roots approach to conserving the nation's rivers, coastlines, farms, forests and other outdoor spaces. This is a slightly different approach than that of President Bush, who wanted to rip up grass roots and look for oil.
Tiger Woods completed his return to golf, finished fourth Sunday in the Masters, five shots back of winner Phil Mickelson. Woods said of his finish. "I had too many mistakes. I hit the ball too poorly on the weekend." Officials are calling that the understatement of the year.
CBS Masters announcer Jim Nantz is criticizing Tiger Woods' on-course behavior at Augusta National, saying "If I ever uttered those same words ... I would be fired." Actor Christian Bale, however, said he saw nothing wrong with Woods' remarks.
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