Body found in wheel well of United plane after landing in Hawaii
A United Airlines spokesperson says it’s unclear how or when the person got into the landing gear compartment of the aircraft.
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Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country’s 248-year history.
The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024
Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections of it.
Where in the world? The Christmas travel quiz
From flags to film locations, test your travel knowledge with our fiendish picture quiz (answers at the bottom) Which country were these 2024 films and TV shows shot in? Half a point for each title and half a point for the country Continue reading…
20 Big Cats Die From Bird Flu at a Washington Sanctuary
More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks.
Greenland and the Panama Canal aren’t for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?
Trump’s promises to use America’s strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.
Where is Santa right now? These people know
The Norad Tracks Santa website receives several million visitors each year from more than 200 countries and territories.
Weather, airport delays disrupt Americans’ Christmas travel
While Americans on the east coast brace for snow, on the west coast some are facing flooding and high surf warnings.
The 12,000-Year-Old Wolves That Ate Like Dogs
Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, lawyers say
The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.