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Artemis II crew returns to Earth

Artemis II crew returns to Earth

After a history-making Moon mission, the four astronauts on Artemis II return to Earth, splashing down off San Diego's coast.

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Take a look inside Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant’s $3.5 million dollar home for sale

A home owned by the Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant is now up for sale.

DC's infamous rats to go on birth control this spring; how it'll work and how you can help

D.C. leaders are also attacking the rat problem in the city by testing out a "rodent control pilot."

Punch the Monkey is not the only animal with an emotional support toy; here are five more

Punch the Monkey quickly grabbed the hearts of millions around the world.

From mango salads to spicy green beans: What's on the menu for the crew of Artemis II?

When the crews of Artemis II and the International Space Station spoke briefly through ground control on Tuesday, a curious conversation took place.

Math and dessert enthusiasts celebrate Pi Day to honor the mathematical constant

Math and dessert enthusiasts united on Saturday to celebrate March 14, national Pi Day, which represents ther first three digits of the mathematical constant “p

'PB4WEGO' plate survives the DMV flush test

A reminder that’s become a road-trip ritual for plenty of families is officially back on the road in New York.

Snake surprise! Pennsylvania officer recovers live ball python left in Uber

An Uber driver in Pennsylvania got an unexpected surprise after finishing his shift -- a live snake left behind in his car.

'We've had enough': US airport says it wants to ban pajamas as travel apparel

"We've seen enough," Tampa International Airport wrote on social media early Thursday morning. "We've had enough."

13-year-old snake stuns after giving birth without a mate in rare repeat event

A snake that previously shocked staff and students at a college in England by producing offspring without a mate is once again drawing attention on campus.

'That is NOT Apple Juice': Alcoholic beverage found in student's lunch box, police say

Police in Georgia said an alcoholic beverage was found packed inside a child's lunchbox.

'Can you spot the imposter?': Possum found hiding among plush toys at airport gift shop

A wild possum made its way into an airport in Australia -- and found quite the interesting hiding spot.

Judge debones lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings' menu item, says case doesn't have legs

The lawsuit was filed in 2023 by Aimen Halim, an Illinois man who argued that the name "boneless wings" amounted to false advertising.

Slow and steady to 911: Runaway tortoise returned home after surprise escape

It wasn’t your typical emergency call in Georgia during the weekend.

New Jersey officers make food delivery after DoorDash driver arrested: police

Police officers in New Jersey fulfilled a food delivery after a DoorDash driver was arrested, according to authorities.

Toucan seen flying around Las Vegas for months finally rescued

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A toucan that has been seen flying around Las Vegas for months has been saved, a bird rescue group said Wednesday.“We’ve all just been so worri

2-year-old wolfdog joins skiers at finish line during Olympic event

A wolfdog named Nazgul crashed an event during the Winter Olympics in Italy -- and emerged as a star -- after he broke out of his dog house.

Man accused of planting armpit hair in food to avoid $600 bill at restaurant: report

A man was reportedly accused of planting an armpit hair in his food so he and his family could avoid a bill at a restaurant -- and the eatery said it has proof.

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Remains of missing Eugene man found west of Cheshire

On Thursday, April 9, Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue personnel and a detective returned to the Hall Road area to continue searching for 63-year-old Jonat

Businessman apologizes after tense confrontation with Lane County Commissioner

Local businessman Ruben Garcia is offering an apology Thursday night following a tense public confrontation with Lane County Commissioner Laurie Trieger.What be

Rv fire displaces occupants in Eugene; two dogs found dead

Fire crews responded to a late-night RV fire in the 700 block of 28th Street shortly after midnight, where two occupants escaped safely before firefighters arri

Reported explosions, hoarding conditions hamper crews at Springfield house fire

A house fire accompanied by reported explosions drew emergency crews to the 1300 block of F Street late Thursday night, authorities said.Multiple 9-1-1 callers

Bandon man arrested on multiple sex abuse charges, investigation ongoing

A 31-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with a months-long sexual abuse investigation in Coos County, authorities said.A detective with the Coos C

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Take a look inside Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant’s $3.5 million dollar home for sale

Snake surprise! Pennsylvania officer recovers live ball python left in Uber

DC's infamous rats to go on birth control this spring; how it'll work and how you can help

'Can you spot the imposter?': Possum found hiding among plush toys at airport gift shop

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Runaway pig caught after snack-fueled standoff with North Carolina deputies

A North Carolina sheriff's office truly brought home the bacon this week after deputies wrangled a runaway pig that wandered into a home in search of snacks.

World Pangolin Day spotlights the world’s most trafficked mammal, the Pangolin

Wildlife conservationists are raising awareness over Pangolins, shy and scaly creatures native to Africa and Asia, for World Pangolin Day on Saturday. The pango

'Please come arrest me': Photo of 'sexy' police officer smiling with dogs goes viral

A photo of a police officer smiling with a pair of French bulldogs in California is going viral after the department shared the image on social media.

Boy, 12, hauls in 111.2-pound sturgeon as spearers hit their limit on upriver lakes

The 2026 sturgeon spearing season continues to put up big numbers.

Bird with hook caught in beak pecks on window of emergency room for help, hospital says

A bird that apparently had a three-pronged fishing hook lodged in its beak seemed to know exactly where to go for help.

Why is Friday the 13th unlucky?

Friday the 13th has long been considered a harbinger of bad luck in many Western cultures.

Wildlife center to name insects after donors' exes for 'Growl-entine's Day'

Got a creepy ex? For a $5 donation to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, you could name a bug after your ex and watch an animal eat it.

Tourists now have to pay to get up close to the Trevi Fountain in Rome

Starting Feb. 2, tourists who want to get up close to the Trevi Fountain in Rome are required to pay 2 euros ($2.35.

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Offbeat"

Punch the Monkey is not the only animal with an emotional support toy; here are five more

Slow and steady to 911: Runaway tortoise returned home after surprise escape

New Jersey officers make food delivery after DoorDash driver arrested: police

'We've had enough': US airport says it wants to ban pajamas as travel apparel