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December 8, 2022

Mountain lion enters California home, drags dog outside

A woman in Sonoma County, California, said a mountain lion burst into her home and dragged her dog into the backyard by its neck. (Credit: Rebecca Kracker)

December 7, 2022

Washington Post mocked for 'ridiculous' criticism of 'Shark Week': Like saying 'Housewives' has too many women

"Outnumbered" mocks the report and questions why the representation on TV is highlighted without addressing real inequities when accessing education and research.

December 7, 2022

Endangered seabird at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park caught on camera for first time

The National Park Service said Tuesday that the endangered ʻakēʻakē seabird had been documented emerging from its burrow on the Mauna Loa volcano for the first time.

December 7, 2022

Minnesota firefighters rescue huge buck that fell through ice into river

Volunteer firefighters in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, rescued a large buck that had fallen through the ice and into the freezing water of the Red Lake River on Monday.

December 7, 2022

Big cat bill unanimously approved by Senate, heads to Biden's desk

The Big Cat Public Safety Act, which seeks to expand protections for big cats and other species, is headed to President Biden's desk after receiving unanimous approval by the Senate.

December 7, 2022

US hospitalizations rise as respiratory viruses continue to spread: report

The U.S. is grappling with a litany of viruses including RSV, influenza and COVID-19. Health officials said nearly every state is battling flu-like illness.

December 7, 2022

Washington state sees no northern giant hornets in 2022

There has been no sightings in 2022 of the northern giant hornets in Washington state. The hornets will not be considered eradicated until they go three years without one.

December 5, 2022

Thousands of needle-nosed fish wash up on Cape Cod shores: report

Thousands of needle-nosed fish called Atlantic saury have washed up on Cape Cod Bay beaches in Massachusetts. The reason is currently unknown, but here's what experts do know.

December 5, 2022

Christmas tree shockers: These creatures were hiding among their families' fir branches

Christmas trees have brought surprises for some homeowners — including a praying mantis egg sack, a snake, a tiny owl and a koala. Homeowners shared how they handled these situations.

December 5, 2022

2,500 seals found dead on southern Russia coast

A mass die-off of 2,500 seals were found on a Russian coast. The deaths were likely natural as environmental authorities did not find signs of foul play or nearby water pollutants.