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The bans are meant to be a proactive step in easing the burden that plastic waste has on our environment. But they also may make life more complicated for people in the disabled community who rely on these tools.
John Schnatter, the founder and public face of Papa John's pizza, apologized Wednesday for using the N-word on a conference call in May.
The National Peanut Board said it's disappointed in Southwest Airlines' decision to stop serving peanuts on flights due to passengers with peanut allergies.
Police say a burglar in Washington state got more than he bargained for when he broke into an "escape room" and (ironically) couldn't escape.
Authorities say the County Fire was caused by an improperly installed electric fence.
PayPal apparently doesn't believe that death is a good enough reason for their customers to not pay their bills.
The Sacramento Kings have made a Make-A-Wish kid an honorary member of their dance team.
The venue that was scheduled to host this weekend's XO Music Festival in Antioch announced the event was canceled, as questions swirled about preparations and the organizer.
University of California say they have admitted a record number of transfer students for the upcoming school year, as part of UC's plan to widen access to the university system for California community college students.
Authorities are investigating after a man was hit and killed by a car inside a Stockton park Tuesday night.
An Ohio judge refused to allow Leigh and Kylen Whitaker's attempt to change their 15-year-old's name from Heidi to Elliott.
Teachers are getting excited about a rumored sale happening at Target just for them.
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
California Highway Patrol says they've impounded five cars suspected to have been racing on Interstate 80 earlier this week.
