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October 27, 2022

Man catches record hybrid striped bass in New Jersey: 'Trolling in 20 feet'

John Vayda caught a record-breaking hybrid striped bass in the state of New Jersey and it weighed 16 pounds, 10 ounces, according to the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife.

October 25, 2022

Haitian journalist survives assassination attempt, car was riddled with bullets

Roberson Alphonse, a Haitian journalist, survived an assassination attempt on Tuesday after his car was riddled with bullets. No one has been arrested in the attempt.

October 25, 2022

Did Betsy Ross create the original flag? Find out why we celebrate Flag Day

Despite the urban myth surrounding Betsy Ross, scholars and historians agree that she likely did not create the original U.S. flag.

October 21, 2022

Canada's Trudeau announces ban on handgun sales, transfers, saying 'fewer guns means safer communities'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's administration has frozen all handgun sales, purchases and transfers in the country in order to "protect Canadians."

October 17, 2022

Oldest gorilla in America dies at 64 in Kentucky: 'Miss her greatly'

Helen, a western lowland gorilla that lived in Kentucky at the Louisville Zoo in Louisville, K.Y., has been euthanized after suffering declines in her quality of life.

October 6, 2022

Giant 2,554-pound pumpkin breaks New York, US and North American record as 'heaviest pumpkin'

A man in New York has been credited with growing a 2,554-pound pumpkin that has broken multiple records, according to The Great Pumpkin Farm.

September 26, 2022

Hurricane Ian nears Florida: Storm safety tips and how to prepare

Hurricane Ian is gaining strength as it moves toward Florida. Here are the dangers that lie ahead — plus safety tips and ways to prepare for the storm and hurricane season overall.

September 22, 2022

Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights opens for spooky season

Universal Studios has gotten into the spooky spirit early with its Halloween Horror Nights event already kicked off at four theme parks worldwide.

September 19, 2022

4 spooky destinations in America that you've likely never heard of

This Halloween, view these allegedly haunted destinations in Arkansas, California, Georgia and Alaska. Some are little-known places Americans may not have heard of until now.

September 16, 2022

Buffalo Bill's House adds new interactive 'Silence of the Lambs' replica well: 'Recreate the terrifying scene'

Buffalo Bill's House, a boutique accommodation where "The Silence of the Lambs" movie was filmed, now has an interactive replica well that guests can hop in or take pictures of.