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A roughly 450-pound sea turtle is recovering after being rescued off the Lower Florida Keys in a mission that brought together the U.S. Coast Guard and The Turtle Hospital in Marathon. What
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The largest operating steam locomotive in the world weighs 1.2 million pounds. Now, the historic train may be coming to your townThe world’s largest operating steam locomotive is currently chugging across the United States. It’s known as Big Boy No. 4014, and crowds of Americans are lining railroad tracks to watch it pass
Students soon will head back to school, and the Salida Union School District wants to make the process as smooth as possible for its families. Its counselors are hosting a “Stronger Together” event,
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10 of the best college football games through Labor DayThe college football season starts on Aug. 29. There will be a smattering of games on the first Saturday of the season. The next week runs through Labor Day and includes a packed
Last week at the Genesis Scottish Open, several golfers, including the eventual winner, Tom Kim, opted to adjust their equipment setup and add a driving iron to give themselves a low-flying option
Those of us who grew up in the '80s and '90s and were practically raised on television didn't know how good we had it. The amount of great cartoons we got to consume and be shaped by (in healthy
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5 NBA rosters that make absolutely no sense The NBA offseason is all about collecting roster pieces in hopes of one day completing the puzzle. From win-right-this-second contenders to long-term rebuilders with both eyes on the future,
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CHP welcomes 6 new K-9s to its teamThe California Highway Patrol team has increased by six, and its new members come with wagging tails and lush fur. Six K-9s graduated from their training and are now ready to begin their service
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IMPD officers relied on training to help save 2 officers injured in east Indianapolis shootingWhen violence broke out Wednesday night in an east Indianapolis neighborhood, IMPD officers quickly relied on their training when a man shot at them.Two officers were hit. Indianapolis Fraternal
Rescuers are working to save a pod of dolphins after another mass stranding on Cape Cod.
Even though anime is more accessible than ever, it can be difficult to dive into the medium. With over 1,700 anime available on Crunchyroll alone, it's hard to know where to start, but there are a
The airplane Jessica Cox needed didn’t exist — so a retired New Jersey teacher set out to build it. Born without arms, Cox became the first person to earn a pilot’s license using only her feet and
The summer transfer window remains busy across Europe’s top leagues and will stay open until August 31. Even during the break for the World Cup, clubs stepped up the building of their squads for the
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The most original monster movie of the last 10 years is officially your next best late night watchIt is impossible not to immediately recognize Bryan Fuller’s whimsical aesthetic, which is what makes his feature film debut, Dust Bunny, one of the best monster movies of the past decade. Cutting
DENVER (KDVR) – Residents in an Colorado neighborhood say a frequent visitor to the area seems to be getting more comfortable after the animal was spotted hanging out, just feet away from a
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ANF, Hosea Helps team up for back-to-school driveATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta News First is giving back to the community by partnering with Hosea Helps for a back-to-school donation drive.The goal is to ensure students from low
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Why Quinyon Mitchell landed at No. 1 on Eagles top-25 players list Quinyon Mitchell is No. 1. Mitchell was voted as the No. 1 player on the Philadelphia Eagles heading into the 2026 season (and here's the rest of the top-25). The top-25 list was compiled by
New York has no shortage of competitive eaters, but this weekend, three very hungry contestants are entering the ring with four legs, hooves and a particular taste for invasive weeds. Riverside
A hero who saved the life of a child when his father died going after him has spoken of his daring rescue in the raging sea. Davey Short has been hailed as the ‘hero of Hartlepool’ after he ran
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