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A bison died after it appeared to stumble into a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park last week while visitors looked on. The incident occurred during the early morning of June 21 at Grand Prismatic Spring near Old Faithful as tourists were enjoying a close-up view of the famous and …

A 15-year-old girl in Arkansas died Wednesday after a pack of dogs she was caring for attacked her, authorities said. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office said it received a 911 call around 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday reporting that a girl had been attacked by dogs. When deputies and EMTs arrived at …

The fungus labeled a “potential agroterrorism weapon” in a recent arrest touted by the Trump administration likely originated in North America and is already widely prevalent around the country, a researcher who studied the fungus for the federal government says. University of Michigan researcher Yunqing Jian and her boyfriend, Zunyong …

One winning ticket was sold in Los Angeles for Wednesday night’s estimated $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot, lottery officials said. The mystery winner hadn’t stepped forward to cash in the ticket and has a year to claim the massive windfall, officials said Thursday morning. “They have to claim their prize, and …

A California judge has dismissed sex charges against a Newport Beach surgeon who previously appeared on a reality television show, and his girlfriend after they were accused of drugging and raping women in a case that drew international attention. Court records show that charges of assault with the intent to …

Mark Zuckerberg has apparently agreed to fight Elon Musk in a cage match that would feature the billionaire leaders of two giant tech companies. Whether the two tech moguls are joking remains to be seen. While replying to a user discussing Meta’s plans to build a Twitter rival, Musk challenged …

Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss announced on Tuesday that a plea agreement had been reached with President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, potentially avoiding incarceration or a trial. A federal judge must first approve the deal.  What are the charges?  Hunter Biden was charged with two misdemeanor tax offenses and a …

A man who was hospitalized with severe injuries after what an official called “altercations and an escape attempt” at a New Mexico county jail has been taken off life support and died, authorities said. John Sanchez, 34, was pronounced dead Friday at University of New Mexico Hospital, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s …

A popular baby pillow that was recalled in 2021 has now been linked to at least 10 infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday.  Boppy’s Newborn Lounger was taken off the market almost two years ago after eight deaths were reported in connection with its use. …

Aric Hutchinson doesn’t remember the crash, but he does recall his bride’s last words to him before the golf cart carrying them along a South Carolina beach road from their wedding reception was hit by a car driven by a woman who authorities say was drunk. “The last thing I …