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Baby Raccoon Brought into Maine Petco for Nail Trimming Euthanized Over Rabies Concern

Â judge ruling that aÂ Colorado student canât wear a sash with Mexican and US flag at graduation

Colo. Student Can’t Wear Sash with Mexican and U.S. Flag at High School Graduation, Judge Rules

Leap Ahead Daycare

Utah Toddler Hit in the Head by a Stray Bullet While Playing Outside at Daycare

U.S. Soldier, 20, Dead After Rollover Accident in Kuwait: 'There Are No Words'

U.S. Soldier, 20, Dead After Rollover Accident in Kuwait: 'There Are No Words'

Eric Adams

N.Y.C. Mayor Signs Ordinance Outlawing Discrimination Based on Body Size — Including Weight, Height

Clovis Hung Becomes Youngest Person to Graduate from Fullerton College with Five Degrees

Calif. Boy, 12, Becomes Youngest Person to Graduate from Fullerton College — with Five Degrees!

Arthur Ross Student Takes Record 54 Years To Finish Bachelors Degree

Student Takes Record 54 Years to Finish Bachelors Degree: 'I Have Been To All of My Children's Graduations'

Sky CastnerTexas Girl Born in Jail Graduates at the Top of Her Class and Is Heading to Harvard:

Texas Girl Born in Jail Heading to Harvard After Graduating at the Top of Her Class

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Multiple Students Hospitalized After School Bus Crashes into a Tanker Truck in South Carolina

Bright Angel Trail

36-Year-Old Woman Dies Trying to Hike Section of Grand Canyon and Back in 1 Day

Paige Ruddy died on her wedding day in house fire

Bride-to-Be, 19, Dies After House Fire on Her Wedding Day: 'Just a Precious Human,' Family Says

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez arrives at the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA Presented By GucciLos Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California

Lauren Sánchez Seemingly Hints at Engagement to Jeff Bezos in Cannes Trip Post: 'That Was Fun'

Hupp family tragedy Grandparents and Infant Girl Killed, 2 Boys Injured in South Dakota Home Explosion

Injured Boy Has ‘Looked Around’ Hospital After Baby Sibling, Grandparents Die in S.D. Explosion, Says Mom

The School at Marygrove senior Tatyana Alves

Detroit High School Senior Voted 'Most Positive' Gets More Than $1.7M in Scholarship Offers

Emmie Sperandeo

Influencer, 27, Hospitalized After Horse Falls on Top of Her at Ranch: 'She's Got a Long Road Ahead'

Inside Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's 'Romantic' Engagement Trip: 'Jeff Kept It a Complete Surprise'

Inside Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's 'Romantic' Engagement Trip: 'Jeff Kept It a Complete Surprise'

A killer whale swims in Monterey Bay, California

One 'Traumatized' Orca May Have Taught Whales to Sink Boats, But Some Experts Say They’re Just 'Playing'

Brandon Caserta was in the Navy and died in 2018 by suicide

Their Son Died of Suicide in the Navy. They’re Honoring His Final Wish by Saving Lives (Exclusive)

6th Street Viaduct towards the downtown Los Angeles

Teen Falls to His Death While Climbing L.A. Bridge in Apparent Social Media Stunt: Police

Yallambee Lodge aged care home in Cooma, Australia

95-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Dead After Australia Police Tase Her: Report

Kashmira Patel, who died trying to save her dog from a house fire

Woman Killed in New York Blaze Went Back Inside to Save Dog, Family Says: 'Breaks My Heart'

Dad Picks Up 8-Year-Old-Son from Last Day of School on Horseback

Oklahoma Dad Arrives on Horseback to Pick Up 8-Year-Old Son from Last Day of School — See Video!

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez

Jeff Bezos Is Lauren Sánchez's 'Prince' — and She's 'Elated' About Their Engagement, Says Source

Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month

Target Removes Some LGBTQ Merchandise from Stores Ahead of Pride Month After Threats to Workers

Dad-to-Be Expecting First Child with Girlfriend Found Dead in Submerged Car Days After He Went Missing

Florida Dad-to-Be Found Dead in Submerged Car Days After He Went Missing

Turnagain Arm mudflats

Man, 20, Dies After Getting Stuck in Mud Flats While Visiting Alaska: 'Our Grief Is Unspeakable,' Says Mom

Sorority members during the University of Alabama Bid Day

The True Story of 'Bama Rush': How TikTok Became Obsessed with Alabama Sorority Recruitment

Man Rescued from Ravine Washington State

Man Missing for 5 Days Found Alive in Vehicle at Bottom of Ravine: 'Pretty Remarkable'

Glacier National Park in Montana

Kansas Woman, 28, Dies in Fall at Montana's Glacier National Park

Jordan Rivera describes losing arm in alligator attack

Fla. Man, 23, Shrugs Off Losing Right Arm in Alligator Attack: 'It's Not The End of the World'

Two missing children: 11-year-old Alfa Barrie & 13-year old Garrett Warren

2 Boys Found Dead in Separate N.Y.C. Rivers May Have Been Horsing Around Near the Water: Reports

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez arrives at the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA Presented By GucciLos Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Friends Are 'Happy' He 'Finally Popped the Question': Source

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez arrives at the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA Presented By GucciLos Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Relationship Timeline

Wife pulls husband from fiery wreck on I-70 that leaves another man dead

Wife Pulls Husband from Burning Car After Crash That Killed 1: ‘He Thought He Was Dead’

The Machine - Bama Rush

What Is The Machine in 'Bama Rush'? Everything to Know About the Controversial Secret Society

A British army Hari Budha Magar who lost his legs while serving in Afghanistan arrives after becoming the first double above-knee amputee to conquer Mount Everest at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Hari Budha Magar, who lives in Canterbury, Kent, reached the summit of the world's tallest mountain at 3pm on Friday, having started the climb on 17 April - exactly 13 years since he lost his legs after an IED explosion.

Double Amputee Makes History with Mount Everest Climb: ‘Cried Like a Baby, I Was So Happy’

15-year-old surfer attacked by shark off Jersey Shore

Teen Surfer Survives Shark Attack in New Jersey: 'My Whole Foot Was In Its Mouth'

Brother and Sister Die After Being Swept Away by River That Was Closed Due to High Water Levels

Siblings, 8 and 4, Found Dead a Day Apart After Falling into River and Getting Swept Away from Mom

Abby Bailiff recently received a doctorate degree and gave birth to her first child -- all within the span of 24 hours.

Woman Gives Birth and Receives Doctorate Within Space of 24 Hours: 'Just Felt Like a Superhero'

Newly Engaged Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are seen heading back to their 500M yacht in Cannes.

Lauren Sánchez 'Keeps Playing' with 'Huge' Engagement Ring from Jeff Bezos: 'She Loves It,' Says Source

Molnar quadruplets from left: Luke, Abigail, Julia and Rachael.

Quadruplets Homeschooled Together Since 3rd Grade Graduate from Same College: 'Going to Have a Party!'

https://www.gofundme.com/f/caseys-final-act-of-kindness Casey Rivara

'Kindest' Dad of 2 Dies After Being Struck by Car While Helping Ducks Cross Road in California

alligator in grass

23-Year-Old Man Loses an Arm After Being Attacked by Alligator Near Pond Outside Florida Bar

Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, during a panel session on day two of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from May 22 to 26. Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Jeffrey Epstein Threatened Bill Gates Over Alleged Affair with Russian Bridge Player: Report

EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Aboard Their Yacht During Cannes Film Festival

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Show Off Her New Engagement Ring on $500M Yacht — See Photos!

EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez aboard their yacht on May 21, 2023 during the 76th cannes Film Festival. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM Pictured: Jeff Bezos,Lauren Sanchez Ref: SPL7297776 210523 EXCLUSIVE Picture by: AbacaPress / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@shutterstock.com United Arab Emirates Rights, Australia Rights, Bahrain Rights, Canada Rights, Greece Rights, India Rights, Israel Rights, South Korea Rights, New Zealand Rights, Qatar Rights, Saudi Arabia Rights, Singapore Rights, Thailand Rights, Taiwan Rights, United Kingdom Rights, United States of America Rights

Jeff Bezos Is Engaged to Lauren Sánchez: Source

Overdue Book Returned to Calif. Library After Almost 100 Years: 'I’m Afraid to Touch It'

Overdue Library Book Checked Out in 1927 Returned by Mystery Man After Almost 100 Years

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI4R_D79x5w Shark attack victim recounts attack l GMA

College Student 'Blindsided' by Shark Bite While Fishing — One of 2 Florida Attacks in Less Than 36 Hours

NBC Docuseries 'LA Fire and Rescue': 'This Is Life or Death'

Watch Trailer for NBC Docuseries 'LA Fire & Rescue': 'This Is Life or Death' (Exclusive)

Close up of a World War Two hand grenade, against a black background.

Father Dead and His 2 Teens Injured After Grenade Explodes in Ind. Home

A Fire Engine responds to the scene of an emergency.

Phoenix Homeless Man Called a Hero After Saving a Family from Burning Home: 'He Was an Angel'

Jeff Bezos Gives Lauren Sánchez a Pat on the Butt During Vacation in South of France

Grayson Mills, Lighting Strike Kills Dad, Leaves Son Fighting for His Life

Tx. Dad Dies, 6-Year-Old Son 'Fighting for His Life' After Being Struck by Lightning While Holding Hands

Two missing children: 11-year-old Alfa Barrie & 13-year old Garrett Warren

Search for Missing N.Y.C. Boy, 11, Continues After Friend, 13, Found Dead in Harlem River

Jordyn Zimmerman

Nonspeaking Woman with Autism Denied Effective Communication Tools Until Age 18 Now an Education Advocate

N.Y. Girl, 5, Officially Adopted by Family Who Fostered Her for Almost 2,000 Days

N.Y. Girl, 5, Adopted by Family Who Fostered Her for Almost 2,000 Days: 'We're Very Blessed'

Detroit Traffic Cop Gets Money

Detroit Traffic Cop Brought to Tears by TikTok Star's $500 Gift Receives Further $50K from Viewers

Twin Sister Saves Brother from Choking

12-Year-Old Girl Saves Twin Brother from Choking at School Cafeteria: 'It Was Just Instinct'

Full moon

All About June's Strawberry Moon and What It Means for Your Zodiac Sign

Rearview shot of a senior woman sitting in front of her walker in the living room of a nursing home

Great-Grandmother, 95, in Critical Condition After Being Tasered by Police in Australia

Jeff Bezos superyacht, Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos' $500 Million Yacht Has a Sculpture of Lauren Sánchez — With a Hidden Reference to 'New Beginnings'

City of Chino Hills sanitation crew pictured with resident whose missing engagement ring was recovered.

Lost Engagement Ring Found Over a Year After It Was Accidentally Flushed Down Calif. Toilet

Grandma Joy's Road Trip

Grandma and Grandson Who Overcame Estrangement Complete 7-Year Journey to Visit Every National Park