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September 14, 2023

Fast-flowing river rescue: Man jumps in after floating little girl

A man took action and jumped into a fast-flowing river in China after spotting a little girl floating face down. See the heroic moment caught on camera! 

September 13, 2023

Shark bites South Carolina surfer's face at popular Florida beach, officials say

A South Carolina man was reportedly bitten by a shark on a popular Florida beach Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.

September 13, 2023

Apple mocked for ‘cringey’ sketch with actress as 'Mother Nature' touting company's climate change efforts

Apple's new sketch with CEO Tim Cook touted the tech giant's climate initiatives and starred Hollywood actress Octavia Spencer as a scolding "Mother Nature."

September 13, 2023

Indonesia battles peatland fires on Sumatra, officials assure limited regional impact

Firefighting efforts were underway on Indonesia's Sumatra island as multiple peatland fires ignited in various locations, according to officials' reports on Wednesday.

September 12, 2023

Texas health official discusses resident who died from shellfish bacteria at restaurant

Galveston County Local Health Authority Dr. Philip Keiser discussed with FOX 26 Houston a man in his thirties who contracted Vibrio Vulnificus after eating raw oysters at a Texas restaurant. (FOX 26 Houston)

September 12, 2023

Alert level for Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano gets downgraded following 3rd eruption this year

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, one of the most active in the world, began erupting Sunday. Officials have now downgraded the volcano’s alert level.

September 12, 2023

American who helped save Mark Dickey speaks about 'dire' situation during Turkish cave rescue

Carl Heitmeyer, an American who helped with the effort to rescue Mark Dickey from a cave in Turkey, says there were “no flat spots to walk on" and “no flat surfaces" inside.

September 11, 2023

Morocco death toll rises as search continues for survivors under rubble of buildings that crumbled

The death toll continues to rise in the North African country of Morocco, which on Friday was devastated by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, causing mud brick homes to crumble.

September 11, 2023

Trapped American caver Mark Dickey could be brought to surface today or tomorrow, Turkish officials say

Mark Dickey, an American researcher trapped more than 3,000 feet inside of a cave in Turkey, could be removed as early as tonight, officials say.

September 10, 2023

Sinkhole, 50 feet wide, forms in same Florida area as 75-foot sinkhole months earlier

A second large sinkhole has opened in Florida where construction is apparently taking place. It did not pose a threat to the county roadway or homes.