Debra Worley
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‘This is a dream.’ Woman shocked to win first $1M prize in new lottery game
A woman in North Carolina won the first $1 million top prize in a new lottery scratch-off game. → Read More
First grizzly bear of 2023 emerges from hibernation at Yellowstone National Park
A wildlife biologist saw the 300-350 pound bear near the remains of a bison carcass in the central-eastern part of the park. → Read More
Girl rescued after being stuck 80 feet high in a tree
Fire officials said the girl had climbed up the tree by herself, and rescue teams had to use a rope system to safely get her down. → 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
Woman celebrating 106th birthday still loves her coffee
Mildred Linder, who enjoys being involved in the community, is known as a “super sweet lady” who loves a good cup of black coffee. → 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
Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates Oreo’s 111th birthday with free Bundtlets
Nothing Bundt Cakes is teaming up with Oreo to create a new cake flavor is only available for a limited time. → Read More
Christina Applegate attends last awards show as an actress
Applegate was nominated for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series for her role in “Dead to Me” for the third time in a row. → 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
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
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
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
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
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
All-woman crew to perform flyover at Super Bowl LVII
An all-woman crew will perform this year’s flyover performed at the Super Bowl for the first time in history, commemorating 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy. → Read More
2 men arrested in decades-old cold case murder of 17-year-old girl
Two men were arrested Monday in connection to a decades-old unsolved murder case in Indiana. → Read More
Shark frozen from cold snap washes ashore
A dead, frozen shark was found washed up on the beach in Cape Cod, Mass., on Saturday amid a cold snap in the region that brought subzero temperatures. → Read More
Police: Woman accused of attacking 97-year-old grandmother in her sleep for ‘starting trouble’
A 40-year-old woman is facing charges after being accused of attacking her 97-year-old grandmother, according to police. → Read More