Hikers stranded in ‘freezing’ conditions overnight after one falls, CA rescuers say
Two hikers were rescued after being stranded when one fell, California officials said. A 22-year-old and a 33-year-old were ...
Stepdad said he was ‘too fat’ to sexually assault teen, CO officials say. He’s sentenced
The defendants worked together to present an array of ridiculous excuses, but DNA left no doubt in the jury’s mind regarding ...
Baby killer whale with peachy coloring seen bonding with family off WA. ‘Phenomenal’
A peachy-colored baby killer whale was seen bonding and socializing with her family off Washington, drone footage shows. The endangered calf, J-62, was filmed during a Feb. 17 encounter off San Juan ...
‘Horse’ seen running wild on I-95 in Florida was actually a far more ‘stubborn’ animal
An animal seen running along Interstate 95 in Florida was assumed to be a horse — but it turned out to be a much more ...
Parents wrongly arrested on trip lose custody of kids for 9 months, Tennessee suit says
A couple was falsely accused of DUI charges and arrested during a family vacation, causing them to lose custody of their ...
Season ends for top-ranked Lake Norman boys’ basketball team after rules violation
Lake Norman High School, No. 1 in the NC 4A statewide poll and No. 1 in The Observer’s Sweet 16, self-reported the use of an ineligible player.
NC Senate passes bill requiring state agencies under Stein to cooperate with ICE
The bill now heads to the House, where Speaker Destin Hall has said he expects lawmakers to file their own immigration bill ...
High surf advisory issued for Northern Outer Banks for Wednesday and Thursday – breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected
A high surf advisory was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 3:34 p.m. valid from Wednesday 11 a.m.
Owner ‘forgot’ dog was tied to car before driving down road, CT cops say. Pup recovering
The dog, which officials say should make a full recovery, suffered road rash to his paws and belly, officers said.
Security guard wounded in ER shooting in Arizona, cops say. 30-year-old is arrested
A 30-year-old man went to the hospital “as a potential patient” and later shot a security guard after an altercation, police ...
Wind advisory issued for Eastern North Carolina for Wednesday, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 2:55 p.m. a wind advisory was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA in effect until Wednesday at 6 p.m. The advisory ...
Middle school teacher hit by car during science demonstration, Kentucky principal says
A Kentucky middle school teacher was hit by a car while conducting a science lesson outside, school officials said. In a ...