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Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Firefighters, animal control officers and public works employees teamed up in North Carolina to rescue a fawn found trapped in a storm drain. The Cary Fire Department said the fawn is
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Florida sea turtle Sheldon swims back to the ocean after rescuers find hook in his flipper A sea turtle named Sheldon made it back to the ocean after arriving at Florida-based Loggerhead Marinelife Center with a fishing hook lodged in his right flipper and signs he had been struggling for
Casting can be one of the strangest parts of making a movie. Sometimes an actor seems perfect on paper, but can’t get it right once the character actually appears on screen. Other times, the problem
Several years ago, I suddenly felt the color drain out of my life. My world became mysteriously grayscale, and I found little pleasure in things that would normally delight me—time with friends, my
By Hyun Young Yi and Daewoung KimBUSAN, South Korea, Oct 2 (Reuters) - A second attempt to guide a shark stranded in a canal in the South Korean port city of Busan back to the open sea ended without
San Luis Obispo Tribune
3 hikers airlifted to safety after getting lost in Big Sur wildernessAre you ready to delve back into the world of Divergent? That’s just one of the new releases happening this week that are sure to disrupt your sleep schedule. The start of October brings more
Empathy drives change: Many trainers who once used aversive methods have moved to reward-based approaches after developing deeper empathy for dogs and seeing the benefits of positive reinforcement.
Lakeland junior wide receiver Cam Fuse ran a quick hitch route before hauling in a pass from quarterback Kelin Hendrix and scampering in for a 32-yard touchdown. It ultimately helped the
Philadelphia Inquirer
A sickly falcon found at the PMA in June is cleared for takeoffA gray plastic tote shook outside the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education every few minutes Tuesday afternoon, proof that patient 718 was ready to fly. A crowd gathered on the lawn beside
There’s no question that Starship’s “We Built This City” was a giant hit. After all, it went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985, and it was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal
Worcester Telegram
Worcester County wonders: The first pizza-in-a-package, just add waterDespite its Italian origin, pizza has become an American staple. It's served in school cafeterias on Fridays, ordered for birthday parties and large gatherings and sold by the slice year-round on
Amazon's October Prime Day 2026 is happening right now, and ends at midnight on 7 October. As ever, it's a shopping marathon and with Christmas coming, you might want to take advantage of some of the
The Washington Post - Video
Pets around the world head to church for the blessing of the animalsEvery year, churches around the world honor the feast of Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals, with a blessing for people’s pets.
A new season of college hockey kicks off Friday night, but who has made the cut for our top players to watch this year? With the NCAA becoming an increasingly attractive development route
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Why swamps might just save usNature’s hidden shield: Swamps act as natural water filters, flood buffers, and carbon sinks, making them critical to both biodiversity and human safety. Under growing threat: Urban expansion,
The annual ranking of the 50 Best Bars in the world has been revealed, and 18 are in Europe. Following its unveiling of positions 51-100 in September, the prestigious ranking body revealed that Hong
CBS Baltimore
The annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser takes place October 24 at Camden YardsThe American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser is a celebration of courage and hope, uniting communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone.
An Asian Olympic chief said Sunday that more than 50 world records at the Games in Japan proved the event was a success, despite numerous complaints from disgruntled teams.The Asian Games in Aichi
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