Rare Twin Elephant Calves Born In Kenya
Conservation activists in Kenya say they’ve spotted a rarity in Kenya — baby twins elephants. The newborn twin calves were spotted in the Samburu National …
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Animal Shelters Nationwide See Surge In Donations From Betty White Challenge
To mark the 100th birthday of the late Betty White, her fans found a way to pay tribute to the Hollywood icon. On Jan. 17, …
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New Mexico Governor Asks National Guard To Volunteer In Classrooms Amid COVID Surge
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new initiative to staff schools as the state faces a surge in cases of COVID-19. Lujan Grisham …
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High School Football Team Spent Snow Day Shoveling Driveways In Lieu Of Their Regular Workout
Football players at Bethel Park High School in Pittsburgh typically meet in the workout room at 9 a.m. But when school is closed, they take …
Badger Leads Archaeologists To More Than 200 Roman Coins
A badger is being credited with digging up a treasure trove of ancient Roman coins. Archaeologists in Spain say the badger had hidden more than …
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Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Might Prevent COVID-19 Infection
Researchers in Oregon say that compounds found in cannabis could possibly prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from entering healthy human cells. The study was published …
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Steelers Legend Jerome Bettis Returns To Notre Dame To Finish School
A former NFL player is heading back to school. Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome “The Bus” Bettis left Notre Dame 27 years ago to play in …
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Yankees’ Balkovec To Become First Female MiLB Manager, Reports Say
The New York Yankees are making history. Rachel Balkovec is set to become minor league baseball’s first female manager. According to the Associated Press, she’s been …
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Toddler Dressed As Queen Elizabeth Gets Royal Letter
A toddler in Kentucky has caught the attention of a royal family member for her spot-on Halloween costume. For Halloween, 2-year-old Jalayne Sutherland dressed up …
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‘Full House’ Star Bob Saget Dies At 65
“Full House” star Bob Saget has died. He was 65. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida, …
National Zoo Animals Get To Play Around In DC Snow
Several animals in the nation’s capital got to play around in the snow this week. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo shared adorable footage showing a young …
Kentucky Tornado Survivor Gifted New Car
A Kentucky tornado survivor received a generous gift from fellow veterans. Kentucky National Guard member Chief Billy Burgett was gifted a car donated by a …
Minnesota Community Tracks Down Recipient Of Letter Sent 68 Years Ago
A letter finally arrived 68 years later with the help of one Minnesota community. One day, a letter showed up in Susan Nordin’s mailbox. “And …
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Habitat For Humanity Dedicates First 3D-Printed Home To U.S. Family
Habitat for Humanity dedicated its first 3D printed home to a family in the U.S. in late December. “Looking at this home, you would never …
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Judge Clears Black Woman’s Record 66 Years After She Refused To Give Up Her Bus Seat
Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin. As a 15-year-old Black girl in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1955, Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up …
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Netflix Is Making A Movie About The Grandma Who Invited A Stranger To Thanksgiving Over Text
Netflix is turning a viral holiday story into a movie. Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench have been getting together for Thanksgiving for six years. They …
New Year’s Eve Festivities Will Resume In Times Square, But Only For Fully Vaccinated Attendees
The iconic New Year’s Eve celebration will return to Times Square this year, but all attendees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Mayor Bill …
You Can Watch ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ On PBS This Year
The Peanuts may be on Apple TV+ now, but you won’t need a subscription to the streaming service to watch the holiday specials this year. …
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Kindergartener Hugs Classmates After Each School Day
A kindergartener in Virginia is showing his love for his classmates by hugging them after each school day. WVIR reports that the boy, Shanon Wells, …
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Had A Bad Day? Watch This Australian Toddler Give An Adorable Pep Talk
A family in Sydney, Australia, shared an adorable video of their toddler giving a pep talk filled with positive affirmations. “Hey. I say to myself …
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Animals At Zoos Across The US Are Enjoying Halloween Treats And The Videos Are Adorable
If fall is your favorite season, it appears you’re not alone. Animals at zoos across the country are enjoying spooky season as well. The Oregon …
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US Capitol Police Using Support Dogs To Keep Spirits Up Amid Tough Year
The U.S. Capitol Police has enlisted new members to its ranks — but their main job isn’t to protect lawmakers. Instead, the four-legged USCP members …
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School Named After Oldest Active National Park Service Ranger On Her 100th Birthday
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active ranger in the National Park Service, celebrated her 100th birthday Sept. 22 and she received a gift that is …
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Firefighters At Brooklyn Station Have An Emotional Support Pig
There isn’t a Dalmatian or even a dog to keep firefighters company at Brooklyn’s Engine 239 firehouse. Instead, there’s a 3-month-old piglet keeping watch over …
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Jennifer Aniston Cut ‘anti-Vaxxers’ Out Of Her ‘weekly Routine’
Jennifer Aniston says she has “lost a few people in my weekly routine” who have either refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine or disclose whether …
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Ex-Officer Charged In Death Of George Floyd Goes To Trial March 8 And It’s Being Aired On TV
On Monday, March 8, the first trial in the death of George Floyd is scheduled to start with jury selection procedures. Former Minneapolis police officer …
Oatmeal Creme Pies Now A Breakfast Cereal
To celebrate the 60-year anniversary of Little Debbie’s Oatmeal Creme Pies, Kellogg announced on Dec. 29 that the famous cookie will now become a cereal. …
Ken Jennings Will Host The First New ‘Jeopardy!’ Shows After Alex Trebek’s Death
For those wondering if “Jeopardy!” would go on after Alex Trebek’s death, the show’s producers confirmed on Nov. 23 that the show must go on. …
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Sixth-Grader Wins $20,000 Grand Prize For Invention That’ll Help Prevent Deaths In Hot Cars
A North Carolina sixth-grader has won a $20,000 grand prize for her invention that’ll help prevent children from dying in hot cars. Lydia Denton won …
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It’s Official: Robert Pattinson Will Be The Next Batman
Robert Pattinson will be the next Batman. The 33-year-old “Twilight” star will be the superhero in “The Batman,” which will hit theaters in June 2021, confirms …
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Bacon Is Super Cheap Right Now
If you feel like menus at fast-food chain restaurants, such as McDonald’s and Wendy’s, are suddenly adding on more bacon-heavy options, you’re not wrong. Even …
Fisher-Price Is Recalling Barbie Dream Campers
Fisher-Price has issued a recall for the Children’s Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers. The wheels can continue to run after the foot pedal is released, …
Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Outbreak That Has Killed 1
Cargill Meat Solutions has recalled more than 132,000 pounds of ground beef products over concerns that it may be infected with E. coli. According to …
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Rapper T.I. Will Pay For A Student’s School Lunches For A Year After She Went Hungry
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Crocs Is Closing All Of Its Manufacturing Facilities
The last of Crocs, Inc.’s manufacturing facilities, located in Italy, is going to close, the company announced. It also closed its plant in Mexico. Crocs leaders …
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‘The Brady Bunch’ House Is For Sale For $1.885 Million—See The Photos
In this case, it’s what’s on the outside that matters. A home depicted on the popular television show “The Brady Bunch” is up for sale …
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150,000 Cartons Of Almond Milk Are Being Recalled Because They Could Contain Cow’s Milk
Nearly 150,000 half-gallon cartons of almond milk have been recalled because the product may contain real cow’s milk, which could create a dangerous situation for …
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Fiat Chrysler Is Recalling Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks Because The Tailgate Can Fall Unexpectedly
People who own a 2015, 2016 or 2017 Ram pickup truck may be affected by a new Fiat Chrysler recall. The company says tailgates with power locks …
This Teacher Quit His Job And Now Makes $100,000 A Year Delivering Groceries
A man who is a former educator in Florida who now delivers groceries for a living says he is making double his teacher salary. Ed …
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This Virgin Mary Statue Is Weeping Olive Oil—And No One Can Figure Out Why
An investigator with the Roman Diocese of Las Cruces says the liquid coming from the eyes of a Virgin Mary statue in New Mexico appears to be …
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Target Is Having Its Own Massive Sale On Amazon Prime Day
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How Much Would You Pay For A Nap? In NYC, $25 Is The Going Rate
Do you need a 45-minute nap? In New York City, the Casper mattress company has opened a lounge for those who need to recharge during …
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Tyler Perry Warns Fans Of Online Scam: ‘I Am Not Giving Away Anything On Facebook’
Tyler Perry, best known for his roles in the “Madea” movies, went on social media on July 10 to warn the public about a scam …
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Karthik Nemmani Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
The championship of the Scripps National Spelling Bee featured a pair of familiar rivals. Karthik Nemmani and Naysa Modi, both from the Dallas area, squared …
What You Need To Know About The FBI’s Warning That You Should Reboot Your Router
Malware has infected 500,000 routers in homes and businesses around the world, and that malware is vicious enough to destroy the devices with a single …
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Deodorant Challenge: Another Viral Trend?
As information spreads across the internet, sometimes it’s difficult to tell what is actually a trend and what is not. The latest “trend” to be …
How To Get A Free TSA Pre-Check Membership
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Stranger Picks Up IHOP Tab For Family Struggling With Fussy Twins On Car Trip
Parents know that a road trip with a baby can be a nightmare. Even stopping for a break hardly counts as “rest.” And when it comes to …
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The ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Movie Release Date Has Been Moved Up To An Earlier Date
Good news, Marvel fans: The next Avengers movie is hitting theaters a week early. Marvel Studios announced Thursday afternoon that it was moving up the …
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Menstrual Cramps Are ‘almost As Bad As Having A Heart Attack,’ Doctor Says
It shouldn’t surprise you to hear that menstrual cramps can be painful. You might be stunned to know just how painful they can be. Menstrual …
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Scuba Diver Is Trying To Return Lost GoPro To Its Rightful Owner
On a sunny Florida day a man lost his GoPro near Turtle Beach in Siesta Key. Now, a good Samaritan is working to get it …
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