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4-year-old DMV piano prodigy to become youngest to play at Carnegie Hall

He appears as a normal 4-year-old running and jumping but his love and talent for music will make his debut at Carnegie Hall.

'A once-in-50 million catch': Split-color lobster found in Cape Cod waters

A rare split-color lobster caught off Cape Cod is getting a second life as an educational exhibit instead of ending up on a dinner plate.

GALLERY: Nashville Zoo welcomes 50th clouded leopard cub

GALLERY: Nashville Zoo welcomes 50th clouded leopard cub

Lightning strikes El Capitan during Yosemite proposal

A proposal in Yosemite National Park turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment when lightning struck El Capitan.Photographer Erica Houck, based in Sanger, had be

Thirsty manatee stops by Florida police dock for a fresh-water rinse-off drink

Swimming around all day in Florida's oceans caused a manatee to work up quite a thirst — and steal some fresh water.

Take a look inside Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant’s $3.5 million dollar home for sale

A home owned by the Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant is now up for sale.

DC's infamous rats to go on birth control this spring; how it'll work and how you can help

D.C. leaders are also attacking the rat problem in the city by testing out a "rodent control pilot."

Punch the Monkey is not the only animal with an emotional support toy; here are five more

Punch the Monkey quickly grabbed the hearts of millions around the world.

From mango salads to spicy green beans: What's on the menu for the crew of Artemis II?

When the crews of Artemis II and the International Space Station spoke briefly through ground control on Tuesday, a curious conversation took place.

Math and dessert enthusiasts celebrate Pi Day to honor the mathematical constant

Math and dessert enthusiasts united on Saturday to celebrate March 14, national Pi Day, which represents ther first three digits of the mathematical constant “p

Redmond police encounter 'determined beaver' ignoring traffic laws trying to cross road

A "determined beaver" sparked an unusual police response in Redmond earlier this week.

Snake surprise! Pennsylvania officer recovers live ball python left in Uber

An Uber driver in Pennsylvania got an unexpected surprise after finishing his shift -- a live snake left behind in his car.

'PB4WEGO' plate survives the DMV flush test

A reminder that’s become a road-trip ritual for plenty of families is officially back on the road in New York.

13-year-old snake stuns after giving birth without a mate in rare repeat event

A snake that previously shocked staff and students at a college in England by producing offspring without a mate is once again drawing attention on campus.

'We've had enough': US airport says it wants to ban pajamas as travel apparel

"We've seen enough," Tampa International Airport wrote on social media early Thursday morning. "We've had enough."

'Can you spot the imposter?': Possum found hiding among plush toys at airport gift shop

A wild possum made its way into an airport in Australia -- and found quite the interesting hiding spot.

'That is NOT Apple Juice': Alcoholic beverage found in student's lunch box, police say

Police in Georgia said an alcoholic beverage was found packed inside a child's lunchbox.

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Eviction notice posted at Mr. Tempo Cantina, four months after opening

An eviction notice posted by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office was seen on the doors of the Mr. Tempo Cantina restaurant on Rosedale Highway. It was posted just

Bakersfield-to-LAX flights on United Airlines to start August 11 at Meadows Field Airport

Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield will add a new nonstop option next summer, with the announcement that United Airlines will begin direct flights to Los

CHP Bakersfield: 500+ citations, 14 DUI arrests in 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period

CHP Bakersfield said 520 citations were issued and 14 people were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence during the statewide 24-hour Maximum

Man sentenced to 4 years for DUI crash that killed 35-year-old man on Fairfax Road

A man was sentenced on Friday to four years in prison after investigators said he drove under the influence and caused a head-on crash that killed a 35-year-old

Bakersfield police seek help in finding missing at-risk 17-year-old girl

Bakersfield police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen in Bakersfield on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

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'A once-in-50 million catch': Split-color lobster found in Cape Cod waters

4-year-old DMV piano prodigy to become youngest to play at Carnegie Hall

GALLERY: Nashville Zoo welcomes 50th clouded leopard cub

Lightning strikes El Capitan during Yosemite proposal

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Slow and steady to 911: Runaway tortoise returned home after surprise escape

It wasn’t your typical emergency call in Georgia during the weekend.

New Jersey officers make food delivery after DoorDash driver arrested: police

Police officers in New Jersey fulfilled a food delivery after a DoorDash driver was arrested, according to authorities.

Streamer CaseOh unwraps giant crocheted plush from Clovis creator Crochet Ginger

Streamer CaseOh unwrapped a 7-foot-tall and 7-foot-wide crocheted doll of himself that was made by a Clovis influencer.Christian, who goes by the “The Crochet G

Toucan seen flying around Las Vegas for months finally rescued

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A toucan that has been seen flying around Las Vegas for months has been saved, a bird rescue group said Wednesday.“We’ve all just been so worri

Judge debones lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings' menu item, says case doesn't have legs

The lawsuit was filed in 2023 by Aimen Halim, an Illinois man who argued that the name "boneless wings" amounted to false advertising.

2-year-old wolfdog joins skiers at finish line during Olympic event

A wolfdog named Nazgul crashed an event during the Winter Olympics in Italy -- and emerged as a star -- after he broke out of his dog house.

Man accused of planting armpit hair in food to avoid $600 bill at restaurant: report

A man was reportedly accused of planting an armpit hair in his food so he and his family could avoid a bill at a restaurant -- and the eatery said it has proof.

Runaway pig caught after snack-fueled standoff with North Carolina deputies

A North Carolina sheriff's office truly brought home the bacon this week after deputies wrangled a runaway pig that wandered into a home in search of snacks.

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Offbeat"

Thirsty manatee stops by Florida police dock for a fresh-water rinse-off drink

Take a look inside Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant’s $3.5 million dollar home for sale

Snake surprise! Pennsylvania officer recovers live ball python left in Uber

DC's infamous rats to go on birth control this spring; how it'll work and how you can help