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
1-year-old resuscitated after receiving Narcan, sheriff’s office says
Emergency officials were called Tuesday to respond to reports of an unresponsive child in Broadway, North Carolina. → Read More
Abandoned newborn dies after being found in vacant home, police say
Police said the baby was taken to the hospital where it was pronounced dead. → Read More
Wildlife experts rescue manatee hooked in the face and tangled in fishing wire
Wildlife experts rescued a manatee near Crystal River, Florida, that had fishing line wrapped around its flipper, making it difficult for it to swim. → Read More
2 newborns safely surrendered to baby boxes in Indiana within 48 hours
Since its inception in November 2017, 26 babies have been surrendered to Safe Haven Baby Boxes – 21 of those cases in Indiana alone, according to a spokesperson for the organization. → 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
Pack of dogs attacks and kills 65-year-old man
A 65-year-old man in Alabama died after being attacked by dogs Tuesday morning, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. → 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
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
Nothing Bundt Cakes is giving away free Bundtlets to celebrate Oreo’s 111th birthday
Nothing Bundt Cakes is teaming up with Oreo to create a new cake flavor that will only be available for a limited time. → Read More
Woman shot and killed by stranger in Kroger parking after argument on Valentine’s Day
The victim, who was not identified, was pronounced dead shortly after officers arrived. → Read More
Man dies in construction accident at ice cream plant
Emergency officials were called around 11:40 a.m. to respond to reports of a construction worker who was hit by a vehicle on the site. → Read More
Driver killed when lumber truck flips over on highway
Emergency crews were called around 1:15 p.m. to respond to reports that a lumber truck flipped over and one person was trapped inside. → Read More
2 abducted children from Missouri found in Florida grocery store
Two abducted children who were missing from Missouri for almost a year were found in a grocery store in Florida Wednesday. → Read More
30-year-old dog named Bobi is the world’s oldest dog ever, Guinness World Records says
Just two weeks after announcing Spike as the world’s oldest living dog, Guinness World Records announced that Bobi, a dog from Portugal, is even older. → Read More
Taco Bell is bringing back another fan-favorite for a limited time
The bone-in wings coated in a queso seasoning will be on the menu for a limited time only at participating locations. → Read More
13-year-old leads law enforcement on high-speed chase through 2 states
A 13-year-old girl from Colorado led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase that crossed into Nebraska on Monday night, according to Nebraska State Patrol. → Read More
Woman accused of stabbing boyfriend for urinating in their bed after a night of drinking
The man told detectives he was sleeping when 25-year-old Briana Lacost woke him up and started hitting him for wetting the bed. → Read More
5-year-old dies after RSV complications, family says
The girl's mother took her to a hospital in Shoshone, Idaho when she noticed the little girl gasping to breathe. → Read More
Teacher finds rare prehistoric fish washed ashore
The teacher suspected she had found a sturgeon and called a friend at the University of Southern Mississippi to confirm. → Read More