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February 14, 2023

Virginia fisherman reels in rare largemouth bass from river: 'Haven't seen anything like that'

A fisherman from Virginia recently caught a rare golden largemouth bass from the James River, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

February 13, 2023

Northern lights at night in North Dakota: See this beautiful video

The northern lights were seen in a colorful display of green, purple and pink in Mekinock, North Dakota. Video recorder Elan Azriel captured it on camera, and said it was special because of prior weeks of "clouds and bad weather."

February 13, 2023

US airspace intrusions show 'global threat picture is changing for the worse,' top UK official says

United Kingdom Defense Secretary Ben Wallace says the country and its allies are reviewing their security following a series of air intrusions over the U.S. and Canada.

February 11, 2023

Toronto mayor admits affair with female former staffer, resigns: 'Serious error in judgment'

Mayor John Tory of Toronto, Canada announced his resignation after admitting to an extramarital affair with a former aide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 10, 2023

Remains of 11-foot alligator recovered from Georgia swamp are reassembled

The University of Georgia Coastal Ecology Lab in Brunswick, Georgia, confirmed an alligator it had been tracking died in a swampy area of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

February 10, 2023

Former Miss Universe found guilty of assault

Tiffany Conolly, a former Miss Universe Cayman Islands, was convicted of assaulting three people and damaging two cars in a spat at an ex-boyfriend's home.

February 7, 2023

Minnesota family's giant 30-foot snowman brings community together: 'People love him as much as we do'

A family in Buffalo, Minnesota, built a giant 30-foot snowman in their front yard and it has attracted curious visitors from all over the state.

February 2, 2023

Sinkhole in New York woman's front yard swallows her and 2 people; all rescued, police say

A 70-year-old woman from Long Island, New York, fell down a 6-foot-deep sinkhole that suddenly opened just as she was walking through her front yard.

February 2, 2023

How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more

Valentine’s Day is a great time to spread love and holiday cheer to people who are in hospitals, nursing homes shelters and essential worker industries.

February 1, 2023

Missouri farmers trap what they thought was a 'crazy-looking cat' — ended up being an African serval

A wildlife sanctuary in Arkansas is welcoming a new African serval into its facility after rescuing the animal from a live trap in Missouri.