Debra Worley
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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
Nearly 60,000 car seats recalled for failing seat anchors
More than 59,000 car seats have been recalled for safety issues that could lead to an increased risk of injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. → 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
Newborn found dead in field despite Safe Haven law, Wisconsin police say
The body of a newborn baby was found in a field in Wisconsin Saturday morning despite being a state that allows the surrender of infants, according to the Whitewater Police Department. → Read More
Woman shares secret to longevity at 105th birthday celebration
Jeanne Fox said she’s lived an eventful life, including having the honor of meeting some presidents. → 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
Replica ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ car involved in crash on the highway
The iconic “General Lee” is known from the hit TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard.” → 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
Couple turns grain silos into boutique Airbnb
A couple in Texas is bringing a new type of Airbnb to Lubbock, after converting six grain silos into a neighborhood of miniature homes. → 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
Alligator living with tape around its mouth freed and relocated
An alligator that has been living with its mouth taped shut since December was finally relocated this week after several attempts to trap it. → Read More
103-year-old woman celebrates Mardi Gras, watches 80-year-old daughter in parade
After more than a century, Muniz said her love for New Orleans and Mardi Gras hasn’t faded, and she still plans to get the most out of life. → 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
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
Newborn surrendered to baby box installed less than 3 months ago
A newborn in Kentucky was safely surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box, just under three months after it was installed. → Read More
4.9M units of multi-purpose cleaner recalled
A recall has been issued for about 4.9 million units of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners for containing Pseudomonas species bacteria – environmental organisms found in soil and water. → Read More
Father killed, 7-year-old son injured in farm tractor crash
According to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, 41-year-old Michael Toschlog was driving a 1970 John Deere farm tractor on an Ohio Road just before 6 p.m. → Read More