Cincinnati Zoo director defends killing gorilla to save boy
Dozens of animal rights advocates and others held a Memorial Day vigil at the Cincinnati Zoo in remembrance of a gorilla that was fatally shot to protect a 4-year-old boy who entered its exhibit.
Dozens of animal rights advocates and others held a Memorial Day vigil at the Cincinnati Zoo in remembrance of a gorilla that was fatally shot to protect a 4-year-old boy who entered its exhibit.
VIDEO: Cincinnati Zoo kills gorilla to protect small child in enclosure
The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that grabbed and dragged a 4-year-old boy who fell into a moat.
The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that grabbed and dragged a 4-year-old boy who fell into a moat.
South Florida officers find 2 alligators eating human body
Police in South Florida were called to a gruesome scene: a pair of alligators eating a human body.
Police in South Florida were called to a gruesome scene: a pair of alligators eating a human body.
High school under fire for refusing to allow cancer survivor to sit with graduating class
An Arizona high school has come under fire after denying a cancer survivor’s request to sit with his graduation class Thursday after he worked to keep up with classes through treatment.
An Arizona high school has come under fire after denying a cancer survivor’s request to sit with his graduation class Thursday after he worked to keep up with classes through treatment.
Mars will be the closest to Earth in 11 years on Monday, May 30
2016 is a great year for viewing Mars in the night sky! Mars will appear brightest from May 18th through June 3rd. The closest approach will come on Monday, May 30th, which is Memorial Day.
2016 is a great year for viewing Mars in the night sky! Mars will appear brightest from May 18th through June 3rd. The closest approach will come on Monday, May 30th, which is Memorial Day.
Photo captures community's grief after officer's death
An Auburn, Massachusetts police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop just after midnight on Sunday, May 22. In the week that followed, the New England towns of Auburn, and the officer's home town, Leciester, became living memorials for the 42-year-old officer, Ronald Tarentino.
An Auburn, Massachusetts police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop just after midnight on Sunday, May 22. In the week that followed, the New England towns of Auburn, and the officer's home town, Leciester, became living memorials for the 42-year-old officer, Ronald Tarentino.
Winter Haven skiing baby becomes internet star
At six months old, most babies just coo and smile.
At six months old, most babies just coo and smile.
Deaf, unlicensed, first-time driver plows into 7-Eleven
Surveillance video captured a close call at a 7-Eleven in Keizer, Oregon, as a deaf, unlicensed, first-time driver plowed into the store.
Surveillance video captured a close call at a 7-Eleven in Keizer, Oregon, as a deaf, unlicensed, first-time driver plowed into the store.
Cannabis gym set to open in San Francisco, bring your buds
A gym for marijuana enthusiasts is trying to break stereotypes. Power Plant Fitness in San Francisco actually encourages people to get high before they work out.
A gym for marijuana enthusiasts is trying to break stereotypes. Power Plant Fitness in San Francisco actually encourages people to get high before they work out.
Harvard Calls Graduation Speech "Most Powerful Ever"
CAMBRIDGE (AP) — Social media is buzzing over a Harvard graduate’s poetic commencement speech, which has garnered millions of views and the attention of celebrities.
CAMBRIDGE (AP) — Social media is buzzing over a Harvard graduate’s poetic commencement speech, which has garnered millions of views and the attention of celebrities.
Picture of 2-year-old and baby gorilla at Fort Worth Zoo goes viral
The picture of a little girl and a baby gorilla sharing a special moment at the Fort Worth Zoo has gone viral and has made people smile all over the world.
The picture of a little girl and a baby gorilla sharing a special moment at the Fort Worth Zoo has gone viral and has made people smile all over the world.
5-year-old battling Leukemia becomes honorary Desoto Police officer
A 5-year-old girl battling Leukemia’s brave, strong and courageous attitude captured the attention of the Desoto Police Department and took the oath to continue fighting on with the help of her new family in blue.
A 5-year-old girl battling Leukemia’s brave, strong and courageous attitude captured the attention of the Desoto Police Department and took the oath to continue fighting on with the help of her new family in blue.
Firefighters help man in wheelchair wash his car
Some firefighters in California are being praised for the kindness they showed toward an elderly man.
Some firefighters in California are being praised for the kindness they showed toward an elderly man.
Construction workers unearth 19th century coffin containing well-preserved girl under SF home
While remodeling a home in San Francisco's Richmond District, about three-feet under the garage, construction workers felt something with their shovels.
While remodeling a home in San Francisco's Richmond District, about three-feet under the garage, construction workers felt something with their shovels.
Mystery solved: Exotic kitten identified
A tiny exotic kitten, found abandoned in April, is doing well. And experts now say they know just what kind of cat the little guy is.
A tiny exotic kitten, found abandoned in April, is doing well. And experts now say they know just what kind of cat the little guy is.
WATCH: GoPro footage shows a Florida man's close encounter with a shark
They say "live every week like it's Shark Week!" That's questionable advice, but if you are going to live by that creed at least strap a GoPro to your head? A Florida man was scuba diving while his daughters relaxed on the boat, when the anchor came loose and drifted three miles away...just as the sharks began to circle.
They say "live every week like it's Shark Week!" That's questionable advice, but if you are going to live by that creed at least strap a GoPro to your head? A Florida man was scuba diving while his daughters relaxed on the boat, when the anchor came loose and drifted three miles away...just as the sharks began to circle.
Sheep may have munched on cannabis plants; official fears 'psychotic rampage'
A flock of the animals was feared to have gone on a "psychotic rampage" after eating illegally-dumped cannabis plants in the Welsh village of Rhydypandy, The Telegraph reported Wednesday.
A flock of the animals was feared to have gone on a "psychotic rampage" after eating illegally-dumped cannabis plants in the Welsh village of Rhydypandy, The Telegraph reported Wednesday.
Illegally parked Flintstones car reunited with owner in Key West
After an exhaustive search and with the help of social media, the City of Key West was successful in locating the owner of this "Flintstones" car.
After an exhaustive search and with the help of social media, the City of Key West was successful in locating the owner of this "Flintstones" car.
Video of valley choir singing 'Nae Nae' goes viral
They're new stars on the internet, they are the choir at Desert Canyon Middle School. It's all because they mastered the "Nae Nae."
They're new stars on the internet, they are the choir at Desert Canyon Middle School. It's all because they mastered the "Nae Nae."
Company recalls spill-proof cups due to risk of mold
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3 million spill-proof cups for children between 4 and 12 months old are being recalled by Mayborn USA because of the risk of mold that could cause sickness.
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3 million spill-proof cups for children between 4 and 12 months old are being recalled by Mayborn USA because of the risk of mold that could cause sickness.