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Man remortgages home to ensure beloved pub remains community cornerstone

May 10, 2026

Man remortgages home to ensure beloved pub remains community cornerstone

Peter Manfield, 73, says he remortgaged his home to save his beloved Devon pub from closing, calling the historic Dog and Donkey the village's heart.

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on party pours and Hollywood hurdles

May 10, 2026

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on party pours and Hollywood hurdles

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of party pours, Hollywood hurdles and more.

Trump breaks into signature dance move with students on South Lawn

May 5, 2026

Trump breaks into signature dance move with students on South Lawn

President Donald Trump showed off his "Trump Dance" to students at the White House on Tuesday as part of the Presidential Fitness Test.

Coast Guard rescues family stranded for days in Pacific after boat failure sets them adrift

April 8, 2026

Coast Guard rescues family stranded for days in Pacific after boat failure sets them adrift

A family stranded at sea for nearly a week after their engine failed was dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Ocean near Micronesia.

Hungry peacock taps on windows for food, helps himself to fruit and peanuts in neighborhood homes

April 5, 2026

Hungry peacock taps on windows for food, helps himself to fruit and peanuts in neighborhood homes

A stray peacock named Pete has apparently settled in on a quiet street, approaching homes and pecking at windows in search of food from charmed locals.

Duck-hunting trip in New Orleans turns nearly deadly until last-minute prayer brings miracle

April 5, 2026

Duck-hunting trip in New Orleans turns nearly deadly until last-minute prayer brings miracle

A near-death experience during a duck hunting trip across the bay from New Orleans leads a stubborn skeptic to faith, love and a second chance at life.

Abandoned bear cub, 'under arrest for cuteness,' grabbed by state troopers from interstate highway

April 3, 2026

Abandoned bear cub, 'under arrest for cuteness,' grabbed by state troopers from interstate highway

New Jersey State Police rescued a bear cub found alone along Interstate 78, and photos of the adorable rescue quickly went viral on social media outlets.

Small-town diner produces 5th lottery winner in 2 years as customer hits $2M jackpot

March 31, 2026

Small-town diner produces 5th lottery winner in 2 years as customer hits $2M jackpot

Hometown hotspot Old South Diner in Nantucket has sold its fifth million-dollar lottery prize in two years, with Mary Haley winning a $2 million Powerball ticket.

Washington skier buried in avalanche is rescued after wife uses phone app to track him

March 4, 2026

Washington skier buried in avalanche is rescued after wife uses phone app to track him

A skier buried for hours in a Washington avalanche last week was saved after wife's intuition led her to check his phone's location using an app.

Punch the monkey, viral star, experiences dramatic breakthrough among zoo mates

March 2, 2026

Punch the monkey, viral star, experiences dramatic breakthrough among zoo mates

Young Japanese monkey named Punch reaches major milestone, cuddling with a fellow macaque after being hand-reared with a stuffed orangutan toy at the Ichikawa Zoo.