March 2 Punch the monkey, viral star, experiences dramatic breakthrough among zoo mates Young Japanese monkey named Punch reaches major milestone, cuddling with a fellow macaque after being hand-reared with a stuffed orangutan toy at the Ichikawa Zoo.
March 2 Punch the monkey makes new friends after bullying video goes viral The video shows Punch the young macaque seeking physical contact not from his stuffed toy, but from another monkey, eventually climbing onto its back for a vital social behavior for young macaques known as the "piggyback ride."
March 2 Airlines prepare for record-breaking spring break travel surge as Americans 'prioritize experiences' Marking a 4% increase over last year's numbers, U.S. airlines prepare for record spring break travel this season, with 171 million passengers expected in March and April.
March 2 US Embassy urges Americans in Iraq to shelter in place until further notice The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad told Americans to shelter in place due to violent protests and rising security threats.
March 2 Canines pack Dallas Zoo as first-ever Dog Day proves tail-wagging hit The Dallas Zoo celebrates its first-ever Dog Day as nearly 200 dogs and their owners explore the grounds, with officials saying the pups were curious and engaged while watching penguins, lions and elephants.
March 2 Police stumble upon ancient shipwreck amid routine patrol, keep location secret to deter looters Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. The vessel dates to roughly 284 A.D. to 641 A.D.
March 1 Amid Iran operation, pastor calls God's believers to seek peace, protection and wisdom Pastor Jesse Bradley of the Seattle area calls believers to seek God’s peace, protection and wisdom, including all those affected by the Iran operation and for leaders everywhere navigating critical decisions.
March 1 Out-of-control airline passenger caught on video ripping into flight crew in 'sad' meltdown A Frontier Airlines passenger's profanity-filled meltdown went viral on TikTok, with over 2 million views as she screamed at crew members during a flight headed for Denver.
March 1 New 'hell heron' Spinosaurus species found in remote Sahara 70 years after fossil clue Scientists have discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive "hell heron" dinosaur that rivaled T. rex and hunted fish in ancient waters some 100 million years ago.
March 1 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on airport accolades and soda sensations The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of airport accolades, soda sensations and more.