Raccoon crisis averted: WA woman stops feeding animals, they clear out

A group of more than 100 raccoons surrounding a Poulsbo woman’s home will not be euthanized, as they have started to disperse after the woman stopped feeding them.

The most dangerous sports for kids: What parents need to know, according to new data

New data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System reveals the most dangerous activities for kids, from playgrounds to football. Learn which sports cause the most injuries across different age groups and how to keep your child safe.

Hurricane Milton: These cruise lines are redirecting ships

Many of Florida’s ports are closed ahead of Hurricane Milton. Here’s which cruise lines are impacted.

Chilling warnings for Tampa Bay area residents ahead of Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton is on track to slam into the west coast of Florida as one of the most destructive storms the Tampa Bay area has ever seen. Local officials are not mincing words as they urge storm-weary residents to evacuate.

Video: Florida traffic camera captured tornado as Hurricane Milton impacts state

A live camera from the Florida Department of Transportation spotted a confirmed tornado on the ground Wednesday morning in South Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state.

Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in New York after pilot dies

A Turkish Airlines jetliner headed from Seattle to Istanbul made an emergency landing in New York on Wednesday after the pilot died on board, an airline spokesperson said.

Watch: Tropicana implosion brings down iconic Vegas hotel

The Tropicana came down in an elaborate implosion early Wednesday in Las Vegas. The iconic hotel and casino was the last true mob structure on the Strip.

Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches

Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.

Hurricane Milton causing gas shortages in Florida as residents evacuate storm

Residents trying to escape Hurricane Milton’s path are feeling the impact of fuel supply shortages at some gas stations with gas in high demand.

Zoo mourns death of baby giraffe after tragic leg fracture

The Abilene Zoo in Texas is mourning the loss of Zahara, a baby giraffe who died on October 2 after suffering a severe leg fracture.

Texas deputy killed in crash while responding to accident

Deputy Lex Allen Love, 26, of the Wise County Sheriff's Office, tragically died on October 2 while responding to a car accident on County Road 4421 in Texas.

Visitor discovers 2.30-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds Park, 2nd-largest find of 2024

A visitor at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park discovered a 2.30-carat white diamond in the park's 37.5-acre search area, marking the second-largest find of 2024 and the third diamond over two carats found this year.