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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.

December 4, 2022

Father springs into action after coyote attacks toddler outside Los Angeles home

A family in Los Angeles, California had just arrived home after picking their 2-year-old daughter up from preschool when a coyote approached and attacked the toddler in the front yard.

December 3, 2022

Connecticut mom saves young daughter from rabid raccoon attack, tosses animal into yard

A Connecticut mom rushed to her daughter's aid after she was bitten by a rabid raccoon outside their front door.

December 3, 2022

Heroic mom saves daughter from rabid raccoon attack

A home security camera captured a mom saving her screaming 5-year-old daughter from an attacking raccoon outside their Connecticut home.

December 3, 2022

Georgia dog kills 8 coyotes to save sheep

Casper, a two-year-old sheep herding dog, faced off against a dozen coyotes and managed to kill eight of them to save its herd.