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7-foot Florida gator takes chunk out of woman's leg as she walks her dog
A 7-foot alligator bit an 84-year-old woman's leg as she walked her dog in Florida.
Missing California camper found alive but 'severely dehydrated and emaciated' after 12 days in wilderness
A California woman who went missing from a mining camp last month has been found alive, but "severely dehydrated and emaciated."
'Obsessed' dad charged in murder of sheriff's deputy daughter — after using his twin's ID to flee US
Texts from the “obsessed and controlling dad” were “more of the nature of a jealous lover than a father,” investigators said.
2 Florida educators arrested after shocking video of teacher putting student, 14, in chokehold surfaces: 'You're killing him!'
"He’s dying! You’re killing him!” one frantic student can be heard saying in the footage.
US Air Force Academy cadet, 19, found dead in dorm room
The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado has launched an investigation after a 19-year-old cadet was found dead in her dorm room this week.
Lovebird loses ring during surprise Times Square proposal -- here's how New Yorkers recovered it
Everyday New Yorkers helped a South Carolina man get his relationship back on track after bungling his proposal and dropping the engagement ring down a sidewalk grate in Times Square.
NYC debuts new pizza box-friendly trash cans in the latest salvo in war on rats
It's pizza boxes only in some trash bins in New York City. The city installed the bins to accommodate stacked pizza boxes, keep the streets tidy and fend off rats.
Bitcoin ATM fraudsters scam seniors out of $110M: report
Bitcoin ATM scammers are targeting senior citizens, duping them out of thousands of dollars in a fraud scheme that often starts with what seems like a customer service phone call.
NYC funeral home chain that exploited consumers, once displayed dead man in plastic bag, settles for $700K
A New York Cuty funeral home chain has to cough up hundreds of thousands of dollars to customers it preyed on for years, according to a settlement with the city.
Baruch College makes Forbes' list of top 25 state schools, but drops position since last year
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College notched a coveted spot on Forbes' list of the top 25 state universities in the country.
Baltimore man sentenced to life in prison for murdering tech CEO
A Baltimore man was sentenced to life behind bars for the 2023 murder of tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere after pleading guilty Friday, officials said.
MAGA clothes, bags and hats to take over LI runway amid New York Fashion Week
Liberal elites aren’t the only ones hosting shows during New York Fashion Week. This year Republicans are getting their own soiree in Long Island.
Noisy rooster getting kicked out of his posh ranch in Malibu
A noisy neighbor is getting booted from his posh ranch in Point Dume where the median listing price for a home is $7 millionr. Ronnie, a pet rooster, is just...
Woke Beverly Hills council looks to create 'free speech zone' after series of disruptive protests
It might be the only free thing in Beverly Hills, which is known for its ultra-rich residents and high-end Rodeo Drive shopping.
'Disrespectful' LA mayor ripped for replacing Asian art in city hall with Olympic flags
Members of the local Korean and Japanese communities are criticizing Los Angeles city leaders for replacing diplomatic artifacts in City Hall with 2028 Olympics Games flags.
Would-be New Mexico Starbucks called 'Charbucks' following 2 arson attacks
A New Mexico Starbucks construction site that has been the target of two arson attacks has been coined "Charbucks" by locals.
North Korea table tennis champs face punishment for 'grinning' in Olympics selfie with rivals
North Korean table-tennis silver medalists who practiced some selfie love with the competition at the Paris Olympics could face disciplinary action for "grinning" from the podium.
First-time homebuyers in this state get $30K grant -- but US citizens aren't eligible
First-time homebuyers in Oregon are getting $30,000 grants to purchase homes — but the grants only go to "people who are not American citizens."
Can you guess where the most hated KFC in America is?
"Avoid if you can. Messed up the simple order in the limited menu. Just sad," one reviewer warned of the lowest rated KFC in the country.
Calif. woman allegedly posed as 'Russian police' before trying to kidnap child in alley
A California woman was arrested after allegedly posing as Russian police and attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old child.