Health February 1 Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.
Travel February 1 State's rare freeze gives residents and visitors green light to collect stunned invasive iguanas Cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees during Florida's extreme freeze can now be collected permit-free and brought to wildlife offices for removal.
Health February 1 How long you’re contagious with the flu — and when it’s safe to go out How long are you contagious with the flu? Experts say you can spread the virus for five to seven days after symptoms start, sometimes longer for children and adults.
Travel February 1 Greenland offers tourists ice fjords and hot springs, plus flights from US airports Greenland, the world's largest island, offers tourists an arctic escape with ice fjords, hot springs, wildlife and more. Discover Nuuk's museums, UNESCO sites and direct flights.
Wild Nature February 1 Escaped kangaroo blocks Virginia highway after being chased by hunting dogs, officials say A kangaroo blocked traffic on a Virginia highway on Saturday before deputies safely captured the injured marsupial and returned it to its owner.
Reptiles January 30 Rescuers race to save exotic lizard found buried alive under nearly 2 feet of snow after massive storm An Exotic tegu lizard found buried under 20 inches of snow in Rhode Island after a winter storm made a remarkable recovery despite frostbite and severe weakness.
Greg Abbott January 30 Gov Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent screwworm fly infestation from spreading into Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm fly from spreading from Mexico and protect livestock and wildlife.
VIDEO January 28 Rescue teams save dog trapped in icy waters after frozen lake gives way Rescue crews race against freezing temperatures to pull a stranded dog from frigid water in St. Louis, Missouri, according to video released on Jan. 26, 2026. (St. Louis Fire Department)
Wild Nature January 27 America’s national bird lays second egg at famed California nest as nesting season continues Jackie the bald eagle laid a second egg three days after first of the season as Friends of Big Bear Valley nonprofit captures precise timing on livestream.
VIDEO January 27 WATCH: Bald eagle Shadow gets first look at 2026's newest laid egg in California nest A Friends of Big Bear Valley livestream captured the moment Shadow returned to his nest with female Jackie and closely examined the egg in a brief but closely watched moment in the 2026 nesting season. (Credit: Friends of Big Bear Valley)
Washington DC January 26 Sewage spill sends E coli surging in the Potomac River near DC Potomac River sewage spill creates E. coli contamination 12,000 times above safe limits near Washington, D.C., affecting local waterways and public health.
