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September 21

Missouri archaeologists hunt for ancient civilization in the Amazon: 'Chasing big goals'

Missouri State University archaeologists Daniel Pierce and Christopher Bodine are heading to Brazil to study ancient Amazonian geoglyphs that may reveal an unknown civilization.

September 18

Hepatitis B in the spotlight: What to know about the viral infection

Medical experts say vaccination is the best prevention method for hepatitis B, a liver infection that can be acute or chronic. The disease has no cure and can cause a variety of complications.

September 18

Florida woman wrestles alligator to rescue puppy it dragged into creek

A Florida woman rescued her 4-month-old puppy from an alligator's jaws, fighting off the reptile with her bare hands to save both their lives.

September 15

Potentially severe mosquito-borne virus surges in US above normal levels

West Nile virus outbreak has intensified across the U.S., with the 770 reported human cases far exceeding normal seasonal patterns for severe infections.

September 8

Man fishing with grandson uncovers mystery wreckage in mud flats, archaeologists investigating

A Florida man discovered what may be a 150-year-old shipwreck while fishing with his grandson in Aripeka, north of Tampa Bay. The remains will be analyzed by archaeologists.

September 6

Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear, hospitalized with 'extensive' injuries

Vernon Patton, 72, underwent surgery after suffering extensive injuries from a bear attack in Arkansas, the first documented attack on humans in at least 25 years.

September 6

New Hampshire teen reels in 177-pound halibut, could set record

Jackson Denio, 13, landed a massive 177-pound Atlantic halibut off New England's coast, a rare catch that took 30 minutes to reel in during a deep-sea fishing trip.

September 6

Man dies in Australia after being bitten by 'large shark' along Sydney beach

New South Wales Police Superintendent John Duncan speaks about fatal shark attack on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Credit: AuBC/APTN)

September 6

'Large shark' kills man at Australian beach; witness describes hearing screams of 'don't bite me!'

A 57-year-old "experienced surfer" died in a shark attack at Long Reef Beach in Sydney, Australia, marking the city's first fatal incident since 2022.

September 5

Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn

Rabies outbreaks among wild animals are rising across the U.S., with different species presenting regional risks, from the eastern states to Alaska and the Southwest.