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September 12, 2022

Russian aircraft detected in North American Air Defense Identification Zone

North American Aerospace Defense Command tracked two Russian maritime patrol aircraft that were detected off the coasts of Alaska and Canada on Sunday.

August 31, 2022

WaPo columnist echoes Biden's 'semi-fascism' charge, claims America is leaving MAGA Republicans behind

Washington Post columnist Max Boot wrote that MAGA Republicans don't represent "real" America, claiming that culturally far-left areas in many ways better represent America’s future.

August 30, 2022

3-legged alligator in Florida unexpectedly goes viral on TikTok: 'Definitely shocking'

A three-legged alligator in Fort Myers, Florida, was seen trying to cross a road at night in this viral TikTok video, created by Amanda Leigh Demuth of Cape Coral.

August 16, 2022

Maryland man wins $4.4M for reeling in 77.5-pound white marlin

Jeremy Duffie and several other fishermen earned millions of dollars of prize money from the White Marlin Open, a deep-sea fishing tournament.

August 14, 2022

If you see a squirrel sprawled out on the ground, here’s what you need to know

People in NYC are seeing squirrels lying on their bellies on various grounds and surfaces. Officials have told them not to worry: It's a common cooldown technique by the animals.

July 27, 2022

Murder hornets get new name in Washington state after insect group creates 'common name'

Murder hornets will be referred to as "northern giant hornets" in the state of Washington thanks to the Entomological Society of America's Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms List.

July 20, 2022

American passports rank as 7th most powerful, travel index says

Henley & Partners published an update to its Henley Passport Index, which ranks passport power by country, based on the number of available travel destinations for each passport.

July 18, 2022

West Virginia chicken surfs floodwaters in viral video: 'Seemed to enjoy it'

A community in West Virginia was cheered when a local pet chicken surfed a flooded street following a bad storm. The video has gone viral on Facebook.

July 12, 2022

4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility in need of new homes

Four thousand beagles are being rescued from an Envigo breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia, after the Humane Society and Department of Justice worked out a removal plan.

July 5, 2022

US government will protect rare mussels after decade-long campaign

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the Canoe Creek clubshell, which lives in Alabama rivers, is now considered an endangered species.