Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary received its first group of prisoners on this day in history, August 11, 1934. Inmates included Whitey Bulger, Al Capone and "Birdman of Alcatraz" Robert Stroud.
As back-to-school time approaches for students — or has already begun, in many areas — doctors share tips for parents and kids about overweight backpacks and the damage they can do.
Homeowners can keep their grass "alive" in the summer season with synthetic grass. Whether it's grass-specific for sports, golf or the dog, synthetic turf is a smart option, says a home contractor.
The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It took five weeks past that point for its rejection of British authority to reach London.
Young Jerron Hoffman of Virginia is helping kids with cancer by holding a "Joy Jar" event in October — in honor of his mom, who died of cancer, and inspired by Jessie Rees, a cancer victim as well.
A new scientific study revealed how spiders might experience REM sleep as humans do. Experts share their take with the Associated Press and Fox News Digital.
Make this cheesy, creamy buffalo chicken pasta recipe in under one hour. It's made with two kinds of cheeses and creamy Buffalo sauce tossed in your choice of pasta.
The Cliff Dweller rental property, located in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, is made for adventurers who are looking to spend some time away in the treetops.
Dronedek, the "next-generation mailbox," debuted on "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from Lawrence, Indiana. It can handle drone, robot and traditional mail delivery.
Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal of the Berlin Olympics on August 9, 1936, running the first leg for the U.S.A.'s record-setting 4x100 relay team.
Bob Barnes rode through South Dakota in May and through North Dakota in June of this year. He saw the historic home of Laura Ingalls Wilder in South Dakota and the Badlands in North Dakota.
What is Mar-a-Lago, the home of former President Donald J. Trump and his wife, Melania Trump? What is its history? When was it built and how big is it? Here are key facts.
Put a twist on your shrimp dish with this spicy foil packet recipe that takes about 30 minutes. This summer favorite can be served at your next party or cookout with friends.
In a viral Instagram video viewed by millions, Felix Carrier-Damon, 9, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, gifts one of his home run baseballs to his grandfather, Bruce Carrier.
Boston is now offering a train from Boston to Cape Cod on summer weekends. This train will help commuters get to the vacation spot without sitting in traffic for hours.
Love an Italian caprese salad? Try this sandwich version of the classic with ciabatta bread for your next lunch dish. Check out the recipe and pack it into your summer picnic basket.
USMC Sgt. Kenny Kalish suffered horrific wounds in Afghanistan, losing an arm and both legs. He credits the Semper Fi & America's Fund with helping him recover from his injuries.
How well do you know the rich and the famous? Test your knowledge with this fun and interactive celebrity name quiz — see if your A-list knowledge is A+!
The term "global warming" was first used in public discourse by Columbia geologist Wallace S. Broecker in an article he wrote for the journal Science on August 8, 1975.