Cat credited with leading rescuers to man who fell down waterfall
An outdoor cat made noises that alerted rescuers. Authorities said he fell 30 feet down a seasonal waterfall into a creek.
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Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect
The giant bug was found during a trip to Walmart in 2012: "I put it in my hand and did the rest of my shopping with it between my fingers. I got home...and promptly forgot about it for almost a decade."
1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story"
The Ironton's captain and six sailors clambered into a lifeboat but it was dragged to the bottom before they could detach it from the ship.
Top global security threats with expert Frederick Kagan
Host Michael Morell talks with the American Enterprise Institute's Frederick Kagan about the current landscape of global security threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
How Alaska became one of fentanyl's deadliest frontiers
An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities.
Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes
His testimony came as his department grapples with a number of politically sensitive investigations that are likely to be brought up by senators during the hearing.
Vanessa Bryant, family settle claims over Kobe crash site photos for $28.5M
The claims involved deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA superstar, his 13-year-old daughter and others killed in a 2020 helicopter crash.
Three officers shot, standoff follows in Kansas City, Mo., police say
The gunfire broke out while they were serving a warrant, police said. They were in stable condition, police added.
Mormon TikTok influencer charged with domestic violence, child abuse
Paul is accused of hitting her boyfriend with a metal chair that then hit her 5-year-old daughter.
Bald eagle couple lays new egg after losing eaglets two years in a row
If all stays on schedule, we can expect to spot a new baby eaglet sometime in April.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid
Two challengers advanced to an April runoff. Lightfoot, in her first term, was the first Black woman and first openly gay person to lead the city.
A former anthropology student led police to identify two men missing for decades
A tip, modern technology and a call from a former anthropology student led to the identification of the two men who went missing decades ago.
Bob Richards, olympic pole vault champion, dies at age 97
At the time of his death, Richards had been the oldest living Olympic track and field gold medalist.
How U.S. and Afghans failed to adequately train Afghan security forces
Watchdog releases report on why Afghan security forces fell to the Taliban so quickly.
The importance of preparing emotionally for retirement
Retirement is a seismic life change that can impact mental health, with one study suggesting it increases the likelihood of depression.
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