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Rhode Island May 30, 2023

Teens hospitalized in Rhode Island after roof collapses at state park abandoned building

A group of teenagers in Rhode Island were hospitalized after an abandoned building's roof collapsed, sending one boy and a slab of concrete plummeting.

National Parks May 27, 2023

Senior man found dead on Utah national park trail

A 69-year-old man was found dead on a trail at Arches National Park in Utah. Previous deaths were reported by the National Park Service in February and March.

Wisconsin May 25, 2023

Zebra at Milwaukee County Zoo dead after running into fence post

"Stuart," a zebra the Milwaukee County Zoo had kept since 2019, has reportedly died after colliding with a fence post in the park's Impala Plains habitat.

Wyoming May 24, 2023

Yellowstone National Park officials say man disturbed baby bison, resulting in its death

Officials at Yellowstone National Park are seeking information after a man intentionally disturbed a baby bison in an incident that resulted in the animal's death.

Alaska May 22, 2023

Rangers at Alaska’s Denali National Park rescue climber who fell from a 3-mile-high ridge

National Park Service rangers helped save a climber who fell from a three-mile-high ridge at the Denali National Park in Alaska. The climber sustained minor injuries.

Rhode Island May 12, 2023

Vandals plant 'racist,' 'hateful' fake signs at Rhode Island state park

Rhode Island authorities are looking for an individual who screwed signs bearing racial pejoratives and stereotypes to trees at Lincoln Woods State Park.

National Parks May 3, 2023

1 Texas climber dead, 1 rescued in national park where rock climbing is banned

A climber was found deceased in a Texas national park on Sunday morning. Search teams also rescued a stranded member of the same party. One rescuer was injured.

National Parks April 22, 2023

Deadliest national parks in America revealed

The deadliest national parks, based on National Park Service data, are located across the U.S. More than 2,000 visitors died at national parks from 2014 to 2021, according to records.

White House April 18, 2023

Toddler invades White House grounds by slipping through fence: 'Curious young visitor'

A toddler briefly entered the White House grounds through the fence on Tuesday. After security systems were triggered, Secret Service members reunited the child with its parents.

LIFESTYLE March 28, 2023

Millions of daffodils bloom suddenly in NYC: Tribute to 9/11 victims is world's 'largest living memorial'

The Daffodil Project in New York City, which began in the weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, has grown into "the world's largest living memorial."

US March 15, 2023

Lucky Arkansas man finds 3.29-carat brown diamond at state park

Murfreesboro, Arkansas resident David Anderson found a 3.29-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this month. He has found over 400 gems since 2007.