Amanda Woods

Marines T-Shirt Ban: Middle School Teacher Asked Student to Remove U.S. Marines Shirt [VIDEO]

When an eighth grader was asked to take off his U.S. Marines T-shirt at school or face suspension, his father was shocked and requested that the school re-consider its dress code.

Lye Victim Transplant: Left Scarred and Disfigured After Ex-Husband’s Attack, Woman Gets New Face [VIDEO]

When Carmen Blandin Tarleton's ex-husband attacked her in 2007, she was so badly scarred and disfigured that not even her family and friends could recognize her. Now Tarleton faces the world with a completely new appearance, following a facial transplant this month.

Aniston Wedding: ‘Friends’ Star to Wed Screenwriter Justin Theroux

Jennifer Aniston and her screenwriter fiancé Justin Theroux finally have a wedding date, according to People magazine.

Dog Shoots Man: Pooch Kicks Loaded Gun on Truck’s Floor, Shooting Owner in Leg

Dogs may be man's best friend, but one dog sure didn't show it on Saturday when he shot his owner -- albeit accidentally.

Winter Storm Heads East: Flight Cancellations and Delays Abound

Air travelers have had rough past couple of weeks -- with about 3,200 flights cancelled since Sunday as a result of the second winter storm in five days to affect flights across the country, from the Rockies to the Great Lakes and the Northeast.

Kellie Pickler Joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’: Country Singer Thrilled to Be Part of Cast

Former American Idol finalist and country singer Kellie Pickler is about to fulfill one of her long-time dreams -- becoming one of the celebrity contestants in Dancing With the Stars.

‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning: Mysterious Burst of Lightning Spotted Over China

A "gigantic jet" -- a huge mysterious burst of lightning that connects a thunderstorm with the upper atmosphere -- appeared over China in 2010, but scientists only recently described the sight.

‘Right to be Stupid’: Kerry Explains American Liberties to German Students [VIDEO]

During his first foreign trip since becoming Sec. of State, John Kerry told students in Berlin that in America, "you have a right to be stupid."

Elton John’s Son: Zachary Furnish-John Attends Oscars After Party

Some of Hollywood’s biggest names attended Sir Elton John’s 21st Annual Academy Awards viewing party – with the musician’s two-year-old son as guest of honor.

Greyhound Bus Leaves Passengers at Freezing Stop for Hour, Frustrated Passenger Starts Petition

One frustrated traveler started an online petition following a miserable overnight trip on a Greyhound bus from Minneapolis to Bloomington, Illinois.

Michelle Obama Image Altered: Iranian News Agency Alters First Lady’s Photo to Appeal to More Conservative Readers

Some Iranians saw an entirely different Oscars outfit on First Lady Michelle Obama than the one she was actually wearing Sunday night. A semi-official Iranian news agency called Fars altered the image to give Obama a more covered-up dress, in order to appeal to their more conservative readers.

Free Movies and TV on Delta’s Transcontinental Flights: Highlights of Delta’s Changes This Year

Free movies and TV in economy class -- plus free beer, wine and spirits in Economy Comfort -- are only part of the new services and amenities Delta Air Lines flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport will begin offering.

Sofia Vergara Illness: ‘Modern Family’ Star Misses Oscars Due to Flu

Sofia Vergara raised some concern among her fans when she cancelled her Oscars appearance, apparently due to an illness.

C. Everett Koop Dies: Former U.S. Surgeon General, With Sometimes-Controversial Positions, Passes Away at 96

Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop -- known for his outspoken, sometimes controversial positions on abortion, AIDS and drugs, and for his tremendous influence in a role that was previously seen as somewhat insignificant -- died at his home in Hanover, New Hampshire on Monday, Reuters reported. He was 96 years old.

Chinese Mining Boss Throws Temper Tantrum: Bangs on Doors and Smashes Computers After Missing Flight [VIDEO]

It's easy to understand Yan Linkun's frustration when he found out that he missed his flight to Shenzhen from China's Kunming Changshui Airport, Yunnan province. But he took his anger too far when he began smashing computers and banging on doors, a public display of outrage that no bystander attempted to restrain.