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Mammals 14 hours ago

Alaska jogger dragged 100 yards by bear in terrifying predawn attack near driveway

Alaska authorities are searching for a brown bear that attacked a mother of three near her driveway, dragging her 100 yards before a neighbor found her.

U.S. 21 hours ago

Florida beaches claim 9 of top 10 spots for most shark attacks in America, new study shows

A new report revealed that Florida occupies 9 out of the 10 top beaches for the number of shark attacks that have happened between 1642 and 2024.

Travel 1 day ago

CDC warns of 'enhanced' virus risk for travelers amid outbreak spread by mosquitoes

CDC warns travelers to China about enhanced chikungunya risk in Guangdong Province, recommending vaccines, insect repellent and protective clothing.

Health 1 day ago

Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping

A 43-year-old New Mexico man contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County and has recovered after hospitalization, state health officials report.

Health 2 days ago

Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states

Two people died after eating Louisiana oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, bringing the total deaths to six in Louisiana and five in Florida.

Health 2 days ago

Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns

Scientists warn that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities.

Travel 3 days ago

Great white shark sightings rise along Northeast beaches as summer winds down

Researchers document growing great white shark populations in Atlantic waters from Maine to Nova Scotia due to habitat changes, with a recent sighting in Oqunquit, Maine.

Health 3 days ago

FDA limits new COVID vaccine boosters to high-risk Americans only

COVID-19 vaccines are now available only for high-risk groups under new FDA marketing authorization, as emergency use authorizations are officially rescinded.

Travel 4 days ago

Major Midwest city tops bedbug infestation list for fifth consecutive year

Chicago leads Orkin's annual bedbug cities list for 2025, based on commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas across the United States.

Health 5 days ago

Flesh-eating parasite case detected in US traveler returning from Central America

The CDC has confirmed a human screwworm case in Maryland linked to a Central American outbreak, with health officials stating there is a very low risk to U.S. public health.

California 6 days ago

Sweet-toothed bear raids South Lake Tahoe ice cream shop, leaves with a taste for strawberry

El Dorado County deputies responded to a resort in South Lake Tahoe where a bear had broken into an ice cream shop and helped itself to multiple flavors.

Sports August 23

Federally protected birds force high school football team to rearrange schedule

The Apple Valley High School football team – the Eagles – in Minnesota has been forced to play daytime games only after federally protected ospreys built nest on stadium floodlights.

Health August 23

Brain eating amoeba-infected patient dies, Missouri health officials confirm

Brain-eating amoeba kills Missouri water-skier as health officials urge precautions when swimming in warm, fresh bodies of water like Lake of the Ozarks.

Mammals August 22

Viral photos of deer with strange warts follow 'Frankenstein' rabbit, squirrel sightings

Strange wart-like growths on deer called fibromas may look scary but typically don't harm the animals unless they interfere with sight or eating.

Viruses August 22

Kansas tracks 5 serious West Nile virus cases as mosquito season peaks across the state

Kansas health officials monitor 6 West Nile virus cases, with 5 classified as serious neuroinvasive infections in north-central and south-central regions.

Health August 20

Five deaths reported amid bacterial infection outbreak in major city

Central Harlem communities face a Legionnaires' disease cluster, with dozens contracting the bacterial pneumonia that is spread through contaminated water systems.

Health August 19

Largest measles outbreak in US is officially over, health officials say

The Texas health department has declared the end of the measles outbreak after 42 days without new case, with officials urging continued vigilance as global outbreaks pose future risks.

Health August 19

Medical group goes against CDC, recommends COVID shots for young kids

A pediatric medical group contradicts CDC guidance by including COVID-19 vaccines in its annual immunization schedule for children at the highest risk of severe illness.

Health August 18

Valley fever cases spike to record levels in West Coast state, health officials warn

Valley fever fungal infection surges across California, affecting thousands with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and potential serious health complications.

Sharks August 18

American tourist attacked by shark in vacation hot spot

Shark attack injures 63-year-old American spearfishing in Bahamas, adding to recent incidents involving US tourists in the popular vacation hot spot.

VIDEO August 17

First woman to win the Florida Python Challenge celebrates her victory

Florida Python Challenge winner Taylor Stanberry breaks down her victory in the annual event on ‘Fox Report.’

NBA August 17

Ex-NBA star's pregnant wife opens up about shark attack: 'I don't want to die'

Eleonora Boi, the wife of former NBA star Danilo Gallinari, spoke about the harrowing shark attack in Puerto Rico in an interview on "GMA."

Texas August 16

USDA announces $750M sterile fly breeding program to protect cattle from Mexican flesh-eating maggots

The USDA has announced a new sterile fly breeding site in southern Texas to protect American cattle from the deadly New World screwworm maggots near the Mexico border.

California August 16

California man rescued by helicopter after spending two days trapped behind waterfall

Ryan Wardwell reportedly became trapped behind a California waterfall when strong hydraulics forced him off his climbing lines during a rappelling adventure.

VIDEO August 16

California man rescued after two days trapped behind waterfall

A 46-year-old man was rescued by a helicopter after he was trapped for two days behind a waterfall in California. (Credit: Tulare County Sheriff's Office)

Wisconsin August 16

Rare sighting as threatened bird species likely got lost, ending up 1,000 miles from home in Wisconsin

Threatened wood stork species discovered in Columbia County, Wisconsin, by a deer hunter, marking unexpected appearance outside of its normal Gulf Coast habitat.

Travel August 16

Would you donate pets for zoo to feed to its predators? Some say 'yes'

Aalborg Zoo defends feeding donated pets to predators as natural behavior while critics call the practice "disgusting" and "completely unacceptable"

Japan August 15

Hiker's friend watches in horror as brown bear drags man into bushes on mountain: report

A hiker in his 20s was reportedly killed by a brown bear on a Mount Rausu trail in Japan, prompting trail closures and helicopter evacuation of over 71 people from the area.

Florida August 15

Florida woman wins annual python challenge with record snake haul

Florida woman breaks python challenge record by capturing 60 snakes, helping remove 294 invasive Burmese pythons from Everglades in 2025 competition.

Health August 15

Mosquito-borne dengue fever cases surge at popular US vacation destination

Dengue fever cases have surged in Hawaii with the latest travel-related infection, prompting health department warnings about mosquito-borne virus prevention for returning travelers.