Pet raccoon goes for relaxing swim in pool

This pet raccoon knows how to beat the heat on a hot summer day. Time for a dip in the pool!

Man Laughs Hysterically While Trying to read out a Joke from a book

This man bought a new "Dad Joke" book and was trying to read out one of them in front of his friends. However, he couldn't compose himself and kept on laughing hysterically. After many such hilarious attempts, he finally reached the punch line, but the others were laughing more at him than at the joke. 

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott Emotionally Surprises Cancer Survivor Bride (Exclusive)

The country singer pulls off the ultimate surprise for bride-to-be Dani, who is nearly done with her 3-year leukemia treatment, on TLC's 'Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta,' which airs its season finale Saturday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.  

Sweet video captures mom surprising daughter’s teacher with a car

A mother named Courtney recently found out that her daughter’s teacher had to take several buses to and from school each day — so she decided to do something about it. Courtney called the teacher outside and surprised her with car, all wrapped up in a bow! TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has the Morning Boost.

Ace basketballer changes T-shirt while spinning ball on his finger

Meet 25-year old Sandeep Singh Kaila who has mastered the art of spinning a basketball on his fingers, and it seems can even change his shirt while doing so.

Close Encounter With Whale Leaves 2 Police Officers Beyond Impressed

Police officers were in for the highlight of their lives when a whale swam up to their boat to make friends.

'Superman' star Margot Kidder died from 'self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose'

Margot Kidder‘s death has been ruled a suicide. Park County (Mont.) Coroner Richard Wood confirmed to the Associated Press that Kidder died “as a result of a self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose.” The actress was found by a friend in her Livingston, Mont., home on May 13. She was 69.

Soldier Surprises Kids After Nine-Month Deployment

This dad surprised his two kids after returning home from a nine-month deployment. After his son opened the front door, his daughter screamed and rushed forward for a hug before bursting into tears.

Inside the World's Largest Sneaker Collection

Take a look inside the world's largest sneaker collection, with more than 6,000 pairs. Ariana, Dakota and Dresden Peters, known as the Chicks with Kicks, show us their favorite sneakers, the reason they got into sneaker collecting, and tell us what it's like to be women in the world of sneaker collecting.

Amazing Artistic Cycling

Artistic cycling combines gymnastics and dance on two wheels!

Ariana Grande laughs off hand injury she got while filming ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with James Corden

Ariana Grande had a little too much fun while filming 'Carpool Karaoke' with James Corden. On Tuesday night, Grande shared a photo of her bandaged hand on social media after filming.

Mom giving birth tests positive for opiates after eating poppy seed bagel

Mother Elizabeth Eden was shocked to learn she tested positive for opioids while giving birth to her daughter, all because she at a poppy seed bagel for breakfast.

Guy Proposes to Girlfriend With a Secret Message and Beach Flyover

This guy proposed to her girlfriend in the most ingenious way. He wrote a secret message for her with the help of a rake on the sandy beach and then took her for a flyover in an airplane. He asked her to look at the spot where he had written the message and took out the ring. His girlfriend looked surprised and overwhelmed at this grand gesture. Later they landed on the beach, where he went down on his knee and proposed formally. 

Great white shark leaps from water in Massachusetts

Great white shark leaps from water in Massachusetts

Canine clones? New Yorker produces perfect poochy replicas!

New Yorker Linda Facci creates incredibly lifelike felt replicas of pet dogs. Facci, 56, started creating dog replicas six years ago, and has since made more than 300 felt creations.

‘We’re doing everything we can to find her’: Search underway for missing 28-year-old hiker

Twenty-eight-year-old hiker Samantha Sayers was last heard from Wednesday morning before she set out for a solo hike in the North Cascade Mountains outside of Seattle. Her friends and family are asking for all the help they can get in bringing her home safely. More than 50 rescue crews, along with K-9 teams and helicopters are looking for Sayers, NBC’s Joe Fryers reports.

Alyssa Milano Reveals How She Found the Confidence to Send the First #MeToo Tweet

Alyssa Milano was filming her new Netflix show 'Insatiable' when she sent the tweet that launched the #MeToo Movement in October 2017. 'Insatiable' drops on Netflix August 10th, 2018.

Viral 'Peach Cat' Just Wants to Cuddle Peaches

Cats and dogs famously don’t always get along… but at least one cat seems to get along famously with peaches.

Experience the terrifying view from the World's Most Dangerous Hike

This is the stomach churning video featuring what it feels like to scale Huashan, one of China's five Great Mountains, which has a long history of cultural and religious significance. Don’t look down as this daredevil adventurer scale the dangerous Chinese mountain trail!

Parents Mortify Teen at Padres Game

One teenager was so mortified by his mom’s sexy dancing at a baseball game that he started blushing. During Monday night’s Padres game inside San Diego’s Petco Park, the mother got up and moved around while her son looked embarrassed. As the teenager sat with his arms folded across his “Top Gun” T-shirt, his mom danced more and even at one point asked him to get up and join. Dad also grooved to the beat sitting next to his son.

Watch grocery store worker's act of kindness toward autistic teen

Grocery store worker Jordan Taylor allowed Jack Ryan Edwards, an autistic teen, to help him stock shelves at Rouses Market in Baton Rouge on July 29.

Obama and Biden Reunite at Bakery

Joe Biden and Barack Obama reunited in Dog Tag Bakery. This video, "Joe Biden and Barack Obama Reunited in Dog Tag Bakery", first appeared on nowthisnews.com.

Evacuations, death and loss: Wildfire torches parts of Northern California

Officials said the Carr Fire in Northern California, which started July 23 and has tripled in size, was caused by a mechanical issue involving a vehicle.

'Jeopardy's' Alex Trebek Reveals Who He'd Want As The Next Host

Alex Trebek chatted with Harvey Levin on Fox News' "OBJECTified" and hinted at his potential departure from "Jeopardy" when his contract expires in 2020. Watch to find out who the TV host would recommend as his future replacement!

Watch 'Blood Moon' Eclipse Around the World

Stargazers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and parts of Asia and South America were able to see the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st Century, also known as the "blood moon."

Chili Eating Contestants Sit in a Pool of Peppers

This is the ultimate challenge for spicy food lovers. This video, "People Sit In A Pool Of Hot Peppers For This Chili Eating Contest ", first appeared on nowthisnews.com.

Why People Love 'Level Up,' 'Shiggy' Challenges

It's the summer of the dance challenge! There's the "Shiggy," aka the "In My Feelings" challenge. That paved the way for the "Level Up Challenge," started by Ciara. And now, a K-pop star is at the center of the newest dance craze, called the "Base Line Challenge," which was made popular by BTS fans. InsideEdition.com's Leigh Scheps (http://twitter.com/LeighTVReporter) has more.  

Superhero-Like Sea Creature is Immortal and Can Change

The tiny creatures don't look like much, but hydra are actually quite impressive... they don't die of old age and can eat animals twice their size.

Heart-Stopping GoPro Video Shows Daredevil Going Over 100-Foot Waterfall In Kayak

Heart-Stopping GoPro Video Shows Daredevil Going Over 100-Foot Waterfall In Kayak

Drone Captures Greek Wildfire Devastation

Drone footage released on Thursday shows the extent of damage caused by a wildfire that killed at least 81 people in the coastal areas of Mati and Penteli.

Woman Drives Cougar Out of Her Home With Bongos

Talk about an uninvited house guest! A cougar entered an Oregon home through an open door and stayed for 6 hours, checking himself out in the mirror and then taking a long snooze. He was found hidden behind the sofa of Lauren Taylor’s house in Ashland, and she decided it was time to evict the animal. Instead of an alarm clock, she started playing bongo drums. Taylor forgot to close her back door and thinks the cat thought he was still outside because of all her plants.

Baby Girl Has The Most Amazing Hair

Yes, she was born like this. Baby Chanco has an incredible full head of hair that’s impressing everyone! But it’s not easy maintaining such a perfect mane, even at just six-months-old. Chanco lives in Japan and dresses up her do with bows and barrettes.

Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Destroyed

President Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of fame was vandalized by a man using a pickaxe. Veuer's Chandra Lanier has the story.

The Heat Wave Could Be Affecting Your Brain

Loving the summer but going nuts with the heat wave? No sweat! Well, some sweat, but you are not alone, specially if you are having trouble thinking straight through it! Buzz60's Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more.

Underground Lake on Mars Discovered

A large reservoir of liquid water has been found deep beneath the frozen surface of Mars near the planet’s south pole, according to a new paper by Italian researchers published in the journal Science.

Trader Joe’s Hostage Situation Caught on Video

An officer with the Los Angeles Police Department fired the bullet that hit and killed a Trader Joe’s employee during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect who had taken hostages within the store, officials said. “I am truly sorry,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said at a news conference Tuesday. Melyda Corado, a Trader Joe’s assistant manager, was heading toward the parking lot as suspect Gene Atkins was entering the store in Silver Lake, authorities said. 

Amy Poehler Pokes Fun at Jimmy Fallon

Actress Amy Poehler appeared on Tuesday’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to discuss her new NBC series, “Making It.” She talked about working alongside her former “Parks and Rec” co-star Nick Offerman again – and why she loves keeping him around. Plus, she pokes some fun at Fallon in the process. TODAY’s Carson Daly reports for PopStart.

Ancient Burial Site Discovered in Palermo

Ten skeletons were found in Italy that researchers say seem to be the descendants of vikings.

A Solar Storm Headed For Earth

A solar storm is headed for Earth according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Elizabeth Keatinge has more.

Rare Glimpse Inside Buckingham Palace

The British Royal Family has released video, giving a rare glimpse inside the workings of Buckingham Palace.

The Most Memorable On-Screen Sharks

Get your gills ready, because it….is... shark week! And for those who want a little extra chomp to go along with their viewing pleasure, we got you covered with the top sharks in pop culture. So before you get ready to binge watch one of TV’s greatest nature marathons, here are a few underwater friends to remind us how awesome it is to be a shark.

Tightrope Walker Completes 35m High Stunt in Paris

French tightrope walker Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga scales Montmartre in Paris on cord hanging 35 metres high. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

Prince George’s Not-So-Shy Birthday Photos

Happy 5th birthday, Prince George.

The Biggest Comic-Con 2018 Breakout Moments

Stars flocked to San Diego for Comic-Con 2018 this week, and they're already making headlines! Access counts down five major moments from the convention thus far – from Mark Hamill's masked hijinks to Aaron Paul's 5-month-old daughter's cosplay debut.

Natalie Wood’s Sister Speaks out About Her Mysterious Death

It's been nearly 40 years since film star Natalie Wood drowned off the California coast, and what happened that night remains a mystery as well as an open police investigation. But now a podcast by the actress’s sister is shedding new light on what may have happened. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports there may be new evidence that could help crack the case.

Ronda Rousey Swims With Predators for ‘Shark Week’

WWE wrestler Ronda Rousey is coming face to face with her biggest fear – sharks. The confrontation is part of the 30th anniversary of Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week,” which begins next week. In her special, the former UFC champ feeds sharks with adventurer Paul de Gelder, who lost an arm and a leg in a shark attack in Australia. He told Inside Edition that he had never seen "a big dangerous shark before," adding that "it was my worst nightmare."

New Image Shows Massive Dust Storms on Mars

Mars has been getting slammed with a massive dust storm and this photo of a dust cloud rolling in describes the scene pretty well.

Springsteen Surprises Crowd at Billy Joel Concert

The Boss and the Piano Man performed together on Wednesday night in New York City.

Police Help Out Alligator With 'Yield' Sign

A police officer used a road sign to remove an alligator from a gas station garbage area. He wasn't the Daytona Beach Police Department's usual suspect, but authorities stepped in when a Cola-Cola delivery man found the gator near a dumpster the station. The 'yield' sign, which had been stored behind the building after it had been knocked down, was used to escort the reptile to a nearby pond. InsideEdition.com's Keleigh Nealon (http://twitter.com/KeleighNealon) has more.

Hilarious Road Signs You Need to See

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb sift through some of the funny road signs submitted by viewers, including ones that say: “Use dat blinkah,” “Soup of the day: Tequila” and “boneless fried clams.” Did you drive by a funny sign, too? Show us the ones you’ve come across using #FunnySignsTODAY!

Elaborate Pastries Are a Works of Art

These pastries are almost too beautiful to eat 🎨🍫

1,300-Pound Croc Caught After 8-Year Hunt

Authorities caught a more than 15-foot saltwater crocodile, one of the largest recorded, on July 9 in Australia. The hunt for this crocodile began nearly a decade ago.