Wildlife officer tackles deer tangled in hammock in Colorado. See the ‘wild rescue’
“Colorado Parks and Wildlife and our JCSO deputies teamed up for a wild rescue mission!” the agency said. “A curious deer got itself tangled in a backyard hammock in the Applewood community, and it ...
Armed man shot after he approaches officer making traffic stop in dark, Utah cops say
A police officer making a traffic stop in the dark shot a 32-year-old man who wasn’t involved in the stop but approached with a weapon, Utah police said. The man was taken to a hospital in critical ...
Democrats can no longer ignore what Americans want on immigration | Opinion
The question is what Democrats can advocate that can win majority support and ultimately shape Trump and Republican policy. | ...
Pair forged checks stolen from mail, had homeless people cash them, Louisiana cops say
A joint investigation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies revealed the man was handing off the stolen checks to be cashed. Surveillance video also captured someone in a ...
Two tiny, frolicking pigs get into trouble near busy NY street. Then ‘hero’ rushes in
Imagine this: after a long day at work, you’re driving home when you spot something a bit out of the ordinary.” ...
‘Quirky’ dog keeps returning to shelter. He needs a permanent home for ‘carefree life’
A “quirky” dog keeps returning to a North Carolina shelter — and now, he needs a patient new owner. Banjo is up for adoption ...
Man threatened to ‘behead more Jews’ in email to Jewish funeral home, Texas cops say
An email sent to a Jewish funeral home in Texas left the owner and staff fearing for their safety, Texas police said. A threatening email received on Oct. 29 at the Bellaire funeral home said the ...
Is this the skull of Cleopatra’s murdered sister? New study ends century-long debate
The mysterious ancient skull, found in the 1920s, sparked a wave of theories then “sank into oblivion” — until recently.
Lucky lottery player spends $5 on scratch ticket — then wins top prize in Idaho
A woman spent $5 on a lottery game in Idaho, then won a big prize. Chelsey Reeder stopped at a Jacksons Food Stores in ...
3.7-magnitude earthquake wakes San Francisco area, USGS says. ‘Jolt with my coffee’
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The ...
Woman intentionally pooped on store’s floor in shoplifting scheme, Florida cops say
A very public bowel movement was put to use when a Florida couple needed a distraction for large-scale shoplifting, according ...
Energetic pup’s ‘kangaroo-like hops’ delight Florida rescuers. She needs a new home
A quirky puppy is bursting with energy — and she needs a new home.