NYPD Harbor Unit Rescues Bald Eagle Stranded on Hudson River Ice
NEW YORK, N.Y. — In a striking display of vigilance and care, officers from the New York Police Department’s Harbor Unit came…
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Maya Chen reports on international politics, conflict and diplomacy. She specializes in explaining how global events shape U.S. security, trade and migration, and how decisions made abroad ripple into life at home.
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Injured Cormorant Seeks Help at German Hospital Emergency Room
BREMEN, Germany — In an unusual display of self-awareness and urgency, a large seabird suffering from a fishing hook lodged in its…
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Escaped Pig Causes Stir in North Carolina Home, Deputies Use Crackers to Lure It Out
ELLENBORO, N.C. — In an unusual twist on the typical home intrusion, deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded Monday to…
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California Man Wins $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize During Family Visit
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A California man’s family trip to Maryland turned into an unexpected windfall when he won a $50,000 prize…
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Understanding the Digital Buzz: Five Tech Terms Reshaping Social Media Experience
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As social media platforms continue to evolve, so does the language that describes the digital landscape shaping users’ experiences.…
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New Jersey Firefighters Rescue Deer Trapped in Shrewsbury River
OCEANPORT, N.J. — Firefighters and emergency responders from several departments collaborated to rescue a deer that had fallen through the melting ice…
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Tax Season Scams Surge Early as Fake IRS Messages Target Americans’ Identities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As tax season approaches, Americans face a growing wave of sophisticated scams designed to steal their personal information and…
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Unexpected Competitor: Czech Wolfhound Joins Women’s Cross-Country Sprint at Winter Olympics
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — The women’s cross-country team sprint at the 2026 Winter Olympics took an unexpected and heartwarming turn when a…
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New York Responders Rescue Mute Swan Frozen to Icy Pond
RYE, N.Y. — Emergency responders in New York sprang into action last Friday to rescue a mute swan that had become trapped…
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Wild Turkeys Chase UPS Driver Through Connecticut Neighborhood
BRANFORD, Conn. — A routine delivery run took an unexpected turn when a UPS driver found himself being chased by a pair…