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Pet monkey shot, killed after escaping and ripping woman’s ear in half
The woman said the monkey tried to get inside the house and even ripped off part of the door handle, so she called 911. → Read More
Air Force major becomes one of first pilots to fly a supersonic aircraft while pregnant
A new policy opens the door for pregnant aviators to continue logging flight hours so they don’t fall behind on their career progress due to pregnancy, according to Armstrong. → Read More
8-foot alligator hiding in attic startles home inspector
A home inspector in North Carolina uncovered more than just potential structural issues or code violations this week. → Read More
Man arrested after removing organ from victim, sheriff’s office says
Deputies were called on Feb. 15 to respond to reports of a stabbing and found a victim whose organ was removed when they arrived at the scene. → Read More
15-year-old with master’s degree prepares for law school
A 15-year-old from Mississippi who has excelled in school is preparing to start the next chapter of his education in law school. → Read More
Disney-loving man lands Guinness World Record for most consecutive visits to Disneyland
Jeff Reitz, 50, has been waltzing through Disneyland consecutively for 2,995, earning him the record title for the most consecutive visits to Disneyland, Guinness World Records announced. → Read More
Steel water bottles recalled for potential health risks
The FDA said in a news release that there could be lead exposure in the bottom storage compartment of the bottle. → Read More
Charges reduced for 76-year-old woman accused of killing terminally ill husband
Ellen Gilland was initially charged with premeditated first-degree murder with two counts of aggressive assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. → Read More
Cigarette butt leads police to suspected killer in 1971 murder
Rita Curran was 24 years old when she was brutally beaten, sexually assaulted and strangled inside her Vermont apartment in July 1971. → Read More
72-year-old pizza delivery driver shot on the job, police say
Officials with the Toledo Police Department said the driver was shot around 6:30 p.m. by an unknown person during an attempted robbery. → Read More
NASA: Fireball seen in south Texas, meteorites hit the ground
NASA wrote in a summary, experts believe the meteoroid was about two feet in diameter and weighed about 1,000 pounds. → Read More
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to host upcoming episode of SNL
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will host “Saturday Night Live” in a few weeks, producers of the show announced on Facebook Thursday. → Read More
Barney relaunch is in the works, Mattel announced
The company said it will bring back the Barney franchise via television, film and YouTube. → Read More
Uh-oh! World’s largest puzzle is missing one piece
The puzzle includes pictures of special landmarks from around the world. → Read More
Chiefs’ backup QB announces retirement following Super Bowl win
Kansas City Chiefs backup quarterback Chad Henne announced his retirement after winning Super Bowl LVII. → Read More
Chiefs’ offensive lineman welcomes twins on Super Bowl Sunday
Chiefs Kingdom welcomed two new members to the group early on Super Bowl Sunday. → Read More
Purina issues voluntary recall of some dog food
According to a news release from the FDA, the food could have elevated levels of vitamin D which can lead to health issues depending on the level and length of exposure. → Read More
Driver takes drink of beer during traffic stop, police say
Police said 25-year-old Jordan Craig was pulled over for driving at least 82 mph in a residential area. → Read More
Parents killed while traveling to son’s basketball game
The driver of a semi-truck lost control, drifted towards the side of the road and then tried to overcorrect, ultimately crossing the center line and hitting a Toyota SUV head-on. → Read More
Animal shelter mistakenly euthanized dog set for rescue
An animal control and care center in Arizona is under fire after employees mistakenly euthanized a dog that was set to be rescued. → Read More