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2-foot-long creature found lurking in dark forest in Myanmar. It’s a new species
In a remote forest of northern Myanmar, a 2-foot-long creature moved along the ground. Something about it caught the attention of visiting scientists — and for good reason. It turned out to be a new ...
Rare species — named after Lord of the Rings character — found in New Zealand
Now, a new population of Gollum galaxias — named after Gollum from “The Lord of the Rings” — has been found thriving in the ...
Entangled sea creature left trapped 100 feet down off California. See rescue
The adult gray whale, entangled in a gillnet that got caught on a rock crab trap, was “anchored in place” on the sea floor, 100 feet down off the Palos Verdes Peninsula, according to an April 16 news ...
Will the economy get worse? New poll finds huge shift in opinion since last fall
In the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey, nearly half of respondents, 49%, said they think the economy will get worse.
‘Desperate plea’ issued for longtime shelter dog who suffered devastating setback
A dog is in need of some serenity and a comfy place to rest his head after suffering a setback in a Philadelphia shelter.
Football player jailed for 2 months was wrongly accused of murder, SC suit says
The player, a former Newberry College defensive lineman, “looks nothing like” the suspect, who has a similar name, the ...
Observe one of the oldest known meteor showers next week from Tri-Cities
Every April, one of the oldest-known meteor showers returns to the night sky. The Lyrid meteor shower is a favorite celestial event for its signature bursts of activity. According to NASA, the Lyrid ...
After Gov. Bob Ferguson’s wealth-tax warning, Democrats unveil new revenue plan
Sen. Chris Gildon, the upper chamber’s Republican budget lead, has been adamant that the budget can be balanced without ...
Lottery player thinks she won $50,000 in Michigan. Then, she puts on her glasses
This time, the 52-year-old “almost had a heart attack” when she saw a $50,000 prize, she told Michigan lottery officials. But ...
How concerned are Americans about the budget deficit? What a new poll found
A large majority of Americans are worried about the U.S. budget deficit, according to a new poll. In the latest Economist/YouGov poll, 71% of respondents said they are very (36%) or somewhat concerned ...
15-year-old helped organize international contract killings, Australia cops say
The 15-year-old was arrested on April 16 and charged with using telecommunications with intent to commit conspiracy to murder and using telecommunications with intent to commit murder, both of which ...
Relative finds family of 5 dead in Ohio home, police say. ‘I tried to save them’
A family of five was found dead inside an Ohio home, according to officials. Screengrab from WSAZ. A man, his fiancee and ...