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October 13, 2023

Prolific Colombian serial killer 'The Beast' dies at 66 after confessing to over 190 child murders

A notorious Colombian serial killer known as "The Beast," who confessed to the gruesome murders of over 190 children in the 1990s, has passed away at the age of 66.

October 13, 2023

Grand Canyon 'love locks' put wildlife in danger, park says

Grand Canyon National Park Staff warned parkgoers that the practice of placing "love locks" on fencing can be a dangerous hazard for condors.

October 13, 2023

Family vacation goes awry when neighbor’s cat secretly joins their 300-mile road trip

A couple was shocked to find their neighbor's cat had snuck its way into their car for a week-long road trip vacation. The couple and the cat had an unexpected adventure together.

October 13, 2023

El Salvador gradually fills new mega prison with alleged gang members

The new mega prison in El Salvador, which has a capacity of 40,000, is now a quarter full with inmates who were arrested during a mass crackdown on gang violence.

October 12, 2023

Lake Mead officials warn of rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba found present in hot springs

Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials warned visitors that the amoeba has been found in hot springs.

October 12, 2023

Haitian border crossing remains shut over canal disagreement with Dominican Republic

Haiti on Thursday declined to reopen a key commercial crossing along its border with the Dominican Republic amid an ongoing dispute over the construction of a canal.

October 12, 2023

St. Louis football coach shot by upset father over son's playing time

Daryl Clemmons, 43, turned himself in to police after shooting and injuring youth football coach Shaquille Latimore, 30, in a dispute over his son's playing time.

October 12, 2023

Kenya Airways plane intercepted, diverted from Heathrow to Stansted Airport after ‘incident’: UK authorities

Essex Police in the United Kingdom said officers were "attending an incident" at Stansted Airport in London after a flight from Nairobi was diverted.

October 12, 2023

Climber posts tributes for US mountaineer, guide killed on Tibet peak: 'Sorry I couldn’t save you'

Nims Purja posted tributes to American climber Anna Gutu and her Nepalese guide Mingmar Sherpa after the pair died in an avalanche on Mount Shishapangma.

October 12, 2023

Charcuterie board weighing a stunning 769 pounds shatters world record in Florida

A charcuterie board built in West Palm Beach, Florida, has broken the record for the world's largest board. The selection of meats and cheeses weighed 769 pounds.