February 20 Video shows terrifying moment avalanche slams into passenger train near ski resort An avalanche cascaded down an Alpine mountainside near Zermatt, Switzerland, on Tuesday, before slamming into a train. No injuries were reported.
February 20 Young monkey abandoned at birth seeks comfort in stuffed toy after torment from others Punch, the abandoned monkey who soared to fame after being seen tugging around a stuffed toy, was filmed seeking comfort with the plushie after he was bullied by older monkeys at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan on Thursday, February 19.
February 20 Popular actor exposes massive insect scare at cheap motel during memorable gig Comedian and actor Kevin James shared a brutal story from early in his career when he drove 16 hours for a low-paying gig — finding an unwelcome surprise in a cheap motel room.
February 20 More Americans leave big cities for rural states as migration patterns shift in 2026 Americans are ditching big cities for rural states in 2026, with 88% of movers seeking affordable living and outdoor lifestyles in quieter communities, new research says.
February 20 Workers stumble upon historic burial site and 'incredibly rare' find during sewer project Workers installing a sewer line in the Scottish Highlands uncovered a 6th-century burial site along with Iron Age roundhouses that may date back as far as 3,000 years.
February 20 6 mothers who 'cherished time together' among victims in avalanche near Lake Tahoe Six of the eight victims in an avalanche in Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe have been identified as outdoor-loving mothers and seasoned skiers who regularly traveled together.
February 20 Woman charged with animal abandonment after leaving dog tied at JetBlue counter at Las Vegas airport A woman was arrested at a Las Vegas airport after tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and walking away, police said.
February 19 Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.
February 19 College student dies in tragic ski accident at Wisconsin resort, marking second death within a month College student Alexandra Blattner, 20, reportedly died in a ski accident at Granite Peak Resort in Wisconsin. The UW-Oshkosh sophomore studied nursing.
February 19 Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report Uber reportedly plans stricter background checks after investigation reveals drivers with violent criminal convictions were approved to work in 22 states.
