Santa Clarita, California — A potentially dangerous situation at a Southern California preschool ended safely after a young child noticed a rattlesnake hiding inside a playground structure and immediately alerted a teacher. The discovery occurred Thursday afternoon at a preschool in the Saugus neighborhood of Santa Clarita, where a venomous rattlesnake was found inside a … Read more
Mammoth Lakes, California — A California couple is expected to recover after a frightening encounter with a black bear outside their home that left both residents injured and their dogs hurt during a rare wildlife attack. Authorities said the incident unfolded early Monday morning in Mammoth Lakes, a mountain community in the Sierra Nevada known … Read more
San Antonio, Texas — A 17-year-old suspect is facing a murder charge after police say a dispute over the sale of a tobacco product escalated into a deadly stabbing at a northwest San Antonio business early Friday morning. According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers responded to the Classic Mart & 420 Shop in … Read more
Tonga Trench, South Pacific Ocean — One of the ocean’s most mysterious and rarely seen creatures has finally been observed alive in its natural environment, marking a major breakthrough for marine scientists studying life in the deep sea. Researchers have confirmed the first-ever sighting of a goblin shark in its natural habitat, capturing footage of … Read more
Moneta, Virginia — A church gathering in Bedford County turned tragic Friday evening when powerful winds caused a large outdoor tent to collapse during a service, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured. Emergency responders rushed to EastLake Community Church in Moneta after severe weather conditions led to the tent failure during … Read more
Fresno County, California — A Fresno County courtroom was filled with emotion Friday as a man convicted in the killing of his mother learned he will spend decades in custody, beginning with treatment at a state psychiatric hospital before eventually serving a lengthy prison sentence. Brad Ramirez, who admitted responsibility for the death of his … Read more
San Bernardino County, California — A new four-legged member has officially joined the San Bernardino County Fire Department, and while it may not bark or fetch, officials say it could play a major role in future emergency response operations. The department recently unveiled HawkRobo, a robotic dog designed to assist firefighters in hazardous environments where … Read more
Kingsley, Iowa — An Iowa nursing home is facing state penalties after inspectors concluded that staff failed to provide proper emergency care to a resident who later died following a medical crisis. According to findings released by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, Kingsley Specialty Care was fined $10,500 after investigators determined that … Read more
Hartford, Connecticut — Connecticut health officials are urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions with medications after three children died in recent weeks from apparent overdoses involving diphenhydramine, a widely used over-the-counter antihistamine commonly found in allergy medications such as Benadryl. The Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) confirmed the deaths in a … Read more
Hudson, Florida — A 10-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after being struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross a busy stretch of State Road 52 in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. Friday near Victory Drive in the Bayonet Point … Read more