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June 1, 2023

Trinidadian ambassador elected UN General Assembly president

Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador Dennis Francis has been elected president of the United Nations General Assembly for its 78th session, which gathers in September.

May 31, 2023

Suspected senior prank lists Maryland school for sale at $42K on Zillow

Meade Senior High School in Fort Meade, Maryland, was recently listed for $42,069 on Zillow in what many believe could be a senior prank. Here's what the fake listing included.

May 30, 2023

African lizard found inside trash can in Pennsylvania small town: 'Fairly good condition'

A delivery driver reportedly found a Savannah monitor in a trash can on the side of a Pennsylvania road. The rescued exotic lizard has a new home and gig.

May 25, 2023

207-pound alligator gar caught in Texas breaks local record, appears longer than fisherman

A man from Texas has broken the Lake Corpus Christi record for largest alligator gar. His catch reportedly weighed 207 pounds and measured 90 inches in length.

May 24, 2023

'Conjuring House' in Rhode Island launches overnight ghost-camping for outdoorsy paranormal lovers

The Conjuring House in Rhode Island is offering ghost-camping experience for the first time ever. Here's what you need to know if you're hoping to book a paranormal stay.

May 22, 2023

Puerto Rico to decentralize Education Department

Puerto Rico will decentralize its oft-criticized Education Department, noting potential better outcomes for students absent the largely ineffective and bureaucratic system.

May 22, 2023

'El Popo,' Mexico's second-tallest volcano, erupts

Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, a 17,797 peak just outside Mexico City, erupted Monday, with civilians warned not to come within a 7.5-mile radius of it.

May 22, 2023

Nearly 100 koi fish go missing in Maryland community, residents suspect theft: police

Three police reports have been filed about suspected koi fish thefts in Howard County, Maryland. Nearly 100 fish have gone missing since February.

May 19, 2023

Mexico sends marines to seize part of private rail line

The Mexican government on Friday deployed marines to take over a section of a private railway line on the Yucatan Peninsula in the nation's south.

May 19, 2023

Suspected Haitian gang members set police vehicle on fire, killing officer

A Haitian police car was set on fire by a group of suspected gang members. One Haitian police officer was killed in the latest attack against the country's police force.