April 20, 2024 In New York City, chess champion sets new world record for 'longest chess marathon' The new world record for "longest chess marathon" was set in New York City this week when Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya played for 60 hours straight.
April 19, 2024 Maine gun store hires 'udderly' adorable employee, a baby cow A&G Shooting in Fairfield, Maine has a new employee who has caused quite a stir: His name is Kade, and he is a baby miniature zebu calf. He loves taking pictures.
April 19, 2024 Texas shelter dog becomes impressive police K-9 as he combats fentanyl crisis Rock, a German shepherd mix, was found wondering the streets. In less than a year, he's become a top narcotics K-9 at the Fort Worth Police Department in Fort Worth, Texas.
April 15, 2024 Endangered Bornean orangutan born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay An endangered Bornean orangutan was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over the weekend, delivered by cesarean section and weighing in at just over three pounds.
April 14, 2024 From teen mom to triumph: A story of perseverance and success Discovering that I was pregnant while still in high school was an overwhelming and isolating experience. As the reality of my situation sank in, I felt like I was navigating uncharted territory.
April 12, 2024 World's oldest known gorilla turns 67 at Berlin Zoo The Berlin Zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou, a female gorilla who is the park's oldest resident, as well as the oldest known gorilla in the world.
April 11, 2024 US Coast Guard, Navy rescue 3 fishermen from deserted island after spelling 'HELP' with palms The US Coast Guard and Navy helped rescue three men who embarked on a fishing excursion from Polowat Atoll in Micronesia before going missing on March 31.
April 9, 2024 New England Aquarium's 500-pound, 95-year-old sea turtle gets clean bill of health "Myrtle," a 500-pound ancient green sea turtle who's been kept at the New England Aquarium in Boston for over 50 years, received a routine medical examination Tuesday.
April 9, 2024 Mountain goat, believed to be stolen pet, rescued while hanging from Kansas City bridge An escaped pet mountain goat has survived a tumultuous rescue effort, during which it found itself hanging by the neck after getting stuck under a Kansas City Bridge.
April 6, 2024 Texas man, 105, to witness his 13th total solar eclipse: 'They're so beautiful' A 105-year-old amateur astronomer is planning to see his 13th total solar eclipse on April 8. The Fort Worth, Texas, resident will travel to Plano for an ideal viewing experience.