Debra Worley
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Man reels in massive 250-pound marlin while on kayak
The kayaker said he was trying to catch some ahi or ono when heard a big splash behind him and saw a marlin jumping. → Read More
Man wins $3M lottery prize 3 years after his brother won $1M
A man in Virginia is celebrating after a big win playing a lottery scratcher game – but it’s not the first time his family has seen good fortune. → Read More
Gas price decline hits 13 consecutive weeks
The national average of fuel is $3.67 per gallon, which is down 26.9 cents from a month ago. → Read More
Mysterious object spotted flying low over several states
An unusual object flew over Tucson Wednesday morning, leaving many people questioning what they saw. → Read More
Hiker dead after group runs out of water, got lost on trail in extreme heat
A man in his 20s died Monday afternoon when a group of hikers he was with ran out of water and got lost on a trail in Arizona. → Read More
Son of Lori Vallow arrested and charged with rape, police say
According to police, 26-year-old Colby Ryan is accused of raping a woman at her home in Mesa, Arizona. → Read More
Man charged with murder after setting mom on fire, police say
Responding officers found Joanna Parker sitting on the front porch burning in flames. → Read More
Circle K offers 40-cent discount in special event Thursday
Many Circle K gas stations across the country are cutting fuel prices for drivers during a special three-hour event Thursday afternoon. → Read More
Buying canned whipped cream will now require ID in New York
The goal of the law is to combat the use of whipped cream chargers, also known as “whippits,” as a way to get high. → Read More
WATCH: Bald eagle seen going through airport security
The raptor is perched on the arm of a man wearing what looks like a falconry glove or gauntlet and flaps its wings. → Read More
LISTEN: 8-year-old uses dad’s amateur radio to chat with astronaut aboard the ISS
Her call was answered by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, commander of NASA SpaceX Crew-4, which launched on April 27 for a planned six-month mission. → Read More
Man charged with killing woman he just met, placing her head on a stick, authorities say
A man in Iowa is facing charges in connection to the disappearance and death of a woman he had just met, police say. → Read More
Adults-only water park in Texas sees boom in customers from outside the state
The Cove has been a popular summer spot for locals for six seasons, but this year a viral post on social media attracted more out-of-town guests. → Read More
Woman celebrating 100th birthday still raises and sells cattle
Diehl turned 100 on Aug. 4 but was treated to another birthday celebration this week while selling her cattle in Kansas. → Read More
Lowe’s CEO announces $55M inflation bonuses for hourly associates
Lowe’s Home Improvement announced Wednesday it will provide an incremental $55 million in inflation bonuses to its hourly frontline workers. → Read More
Some Capri Sun drinks recalled, may contain cleaning solution, company says
According to Kraft Heinz, a diluted cleaning solution used on food processing equipment was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of its factories. → Read More
Fiona’s baby brother officially has a name
The hippo care team selected Ferguson and Fritz as the final name candidates from thousands of suggestions and asked the public to weigh in on which they liked better. → Read More
More than 100 goats and an emu in need of new homes after law enforcement seizure
The goats, along with an adult mustang and emu, were seized in January as part of an investigation. → Read More
WATCH: Pups ride tandem during the 2022 World Dog Surfing Championships
Hundreds of people headed to the beach this weekend in northern California to see who would be named Top Dog in the 2022 World Dog Surfing Championships. → Read More
Man grows out hair to donate wig to his mom
Matt Shaha was home from college when he decided he would let his hair grow long enough to donate. → Read More