11-year-old invents backpack to stop bullying in schools
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
An Atlanta sixth grader turned his struggle with bullies into a patented invention to help other students.
A lucky turkey is saved from a Brooklyn slaughterhouse
A turkey that meant to be slaughtered and eaten has gotten a break. A New York City student bought her from a live poultry market.
A turkey that meant to be slaughtered and eaten has gotten a break. A New York City student bought her from a live poultry market.
10 animals at Ohio wildlife park killed in ‘devastating’ Thanksgiving fire, officials say
A fire at an Ohio wildlife park on Thanksgiving Day killed 10 animals and left staff devastated by their loss.
A fire at an Ohio wildlife park on Thanksgiving Day killed 10 animals and left staff devastated by their loss.
Study suggests babies who eat peanuts are less likely to develop allergy
A new study suggests children who don't eat peanuts before their first birthday are more likely to be allergic to the food at age three.
A new study suggests children who don't eat peanuts before their first birthday are more likely to be allergic to the food at age three.
California police officer approached by turkey while on patrol, saves driver from speeding ticket
Just days before Thanksgiving a wild turkey helped a driver avoid a ticket.
Just days before Thanksgiving a wild turkey helped a driver avoid a ticket.
Superbug MRSA can remain on household surfaces for months, causing repeat infections, study shows
The deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, which is most commonly spread from person to person, can actually linger on household surfaces for months, often causing repeat infections in the same patient or strings of infections across families, new research shows.
The deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, which is most commonly spread from person to person, can actually linger on household surfaces for months, often causing repeat infections in the same patient or strings of infections across families, new research shows.
Cops warn NJ residents after coyote mauls dog
Authorities say a coyote recently attacked and mauled a small dog in New Jersey, where residents are being asked to be on the lookout for the animal.
Authorities say a coyote recently attacked and mauled a small dog in New Jersey, where residents are being asked to be on the lookout for the animal.
Munching moose block snow-covered Alaska sidewalk
You can't move a moose, let alone a family of them. A cop in Alaska had to direct pedestrians around them until they decided to move on.
You can't move a moose, let alone a family of them. A cop in Alaska had to direct pedestrians around them until they decided to move on.
Bear cub trapped in tree over tiger enclosure at Florida wildlife sanctuary
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
New Jersey buys 1,400-acre farm to protect endangered species
New Jersey will project about 1,400 acres of farmland that is home to many endangered species.
New Jersey will project about 1,400 acres of farmland that is home to many endangered species.
Lewis the koala dies after viral rescue from Australia wildfire, hospital says
A hospital in New South Wales shared the tragic news, saying staff made the difficult decision to put Lewis the koala to sleep.
A hospital in New South Wales shared the tragic news, saying staff made the difficult decision to put Lewis the koala to sleep.
Big Cat Rescue takes in 3 tigers rescued from circus in Guatemala
Some tigers activists say three tigers were used and abused as part of traveling circuses in Central America -- and they arrived at Tampa's Big Cat Rescue Monday.
Some tigers activists say three tigers were used and abused as part of traveling circuses in Central America -- and they arrived at Tampa's Big Cat Rescue Monday.
Navy personnel rescue manatee stranded on Florida beach
A beached manatee was rescued from Mayport Beach in Jacksonville, Florida on November 21.
A beached manatee was rescued from Mayport Beach in Jacksonville, Florida on November 21.
New migraine drug shows promise in clinical trial to treat patients with no other options
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
Tips from Delta CEO to navigating air travel during holidays
The busiest Thanksgiving holday EVER for air travel is only days away.
The busiest Thanksgiving holday EVER for air travel is only days away.
Guard dog and abandoned baby giraffe are best friends
A South African baby giraffe abandonded by its mother at birth has found a friend. Jazz the giraffe was taken to an animal facility where a guard dog named Hunter quickly bonded with him. The dog and giraffe keep each other company.
A South African baby giraffe abandonded by its mother at birth has found a friend. Jazz the giraffe was taken to an animal facility where a guard dog named Hunter quickly bonded with him. The dog and giraffe keep each other company.
SEE IT: Raccoon spotted on Brooklyn subway platform
A fuzzy commuter was spotted waiting for a train at a MTA subway station in Brooklyn on Wednesday night.
A fuzzy commuter was spotted waiting for a train at a MTA subway station in Brooklyn on Wednesday night.
NASA finds 'battling galaxies' in deep space
NASA has spotted "battling galaxies" in deep space, courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope.
NASA has spotted "battling galaxies" in deep space, courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Record throngs of travelers expected to jam into airports over Thanksgiving
The Transportation Security Administration said last week that it expects to screen more than 26.8 million passengers and airline crew members between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2. That would be a 4% increase over last year.
The Transportation Security Administration said last week that it expects to screen more than 26.8 million passengers and airline crew members between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2. That would be a 4% increase over last year.
Researchers say there’s a more accurate way to calculate your dog’s age in human years
There is a more accurate way to calculate how old your dog is in human years than the age-old trick of multiplying their age by seven, researchers say.
There is a more accurate way to calculate how old your dog is in human years than the age-old trick of multiplying their age by seven, researchers say.