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Popular ‘Fat Bear Week’ contest could be postponed or canceled due to government shutdown

The annual "Fat Bear Week" contest held by Alaska's Katmai National Park and operated with the nature documentary network Explore.org could be postponed or canceled in the event of a government shutdown.

September 30, 2023

Toys R Us stores to come to cruise ships and airports as part of latest revival efforts

Toys R Us is planning to expand its physical presence with more flagships and stores on cruise ships and in airports, parent company WHP Global announced Friday.

September 30, 2023

Massive stingray netted, freed by Connecticut wildlife workers

A crew of Connecticut Fish and Wildlife workers made waves in Long Island Sound by trawling up a 400-pound roughtail stingray, which measured over 6 feet long and 5 feet wide.

September 29, 2023

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hitting new note with induction live stream on Disney+

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction celebration will be live-streamed on the Disney+ platform, the museum announced on X Thursday. This will mark the first time it'll be broadcast live.

September 29, 2023

Metro train derails near Reagan National Airport station; no injuries reported

A Metro train derailment near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station Friday morning did not injure any passengers but did cause traffic to stop between the airport station and Potomac Yard.

September 29, 2023

Ticket prices for Chiefs vs. Jets spike with rumors Taylor Swift will attend

Prices for the "Sunday Night Football" game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets have risen after rumors surfaced that pop superstar Taylor Swift would be attending.

September 29, 2023

Costco confirms sale of gold bars online, as well as consumer gold rush to buy them

The wholesale giant Costco is now offering 1-ounce bars of 24-karat gold for sale online, and company executives say it has caused a consumer gold rush.

September 28, 2023

Hattie McDaniel’s long-missing Oscar to be replaced, donated to Howard University

A replacement for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar awarded to actress Hattie McDaniel for her role in "Gone With The Wind," missing for decades, will be donated to Howard University and unveiled Sunday.

September 28, 2023

Lakers jersey worn by Wilt Chamberlain in 1972 NBA Finals sold at auction for $4.9 million

The Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain in Game 2 and the deciding Game 5 of the 1972 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks sold at auction for $4.9 million on Wednesday.

September 28, 2023

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issues its one millionth design patent for Texas woman’s comb

A Fort Worth, Texas, woman has made patent history after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued its one millionth design patent for her comb.

September 28, 2023

Southern California city grants elephants the right to freedom, first in the nation

Ojai, California, became the first city in the nation to recognize elephant rights after it passed a recent ordinance protecting the animals.

September 28, 2023

Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $925 million for the next drawing

After no one hit it big in the Wednesday night drawing, the Powerball grand prize jackpot jumped to an estimated $925 million for the next drawing Saturday.

September 28, 2023

Flight attendant found dead with sock in her mouth in hotel room near Philadelphia airport

Police are investigating the death of an American Airlines flight attendant who was found with a sock in her mouth in a hotel room near Philadelphia International Airport.

September 27, 2023

Golden Globes adds two new categories recognizing box office success and stand-up comedy

The 81st Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7 will feature two new award categories -- one for cinematic and box office achievement, and one for best performance in stand-up comedy on TV.

September 27, 2023

McDonald’s to offer mambo sauce dipping cups at restaurants starting Oct. 9

Washington-area consumers take heed: Mambo sauce is coming to McDonald's restaurants starting Oct. 9, along with a sweet and spicy jam sauce, the fast food colossus announced Tuesday.

September 26, 2023

Florida teens accused of grand theft auto after leading police on a high-speed chase

A pair of teenage boys in Florida have been arrested and accused of grand theft auto after leading Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies on a chase.

September 26, 2023

Two men accused of robbing nail salons while donning Muslim religious garb for women in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are searching for two men who robbed nail salons and shot an employee over the weekend while wearing Muslim religious garments for women.

September 26, 2023

Sales of Travis Kelce’s jersey spike after pop star Taylor Swift shows up to watch him play

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce saw his jersey sales quadruple Sunday after pop superstar Taylor Swift showed up to an NFL game to watch him play.

September 26, 2023

Two tickets to Ford’s Theatre from the night of Lincoln’s assassination auctioned off for $262,500

A pair of balcony tickets directly across from President Lincoln's box in Ford's Theatre the night he was assassinated were sold at auction for $262,500 recently.

September 26, 2023

Georgia woman arrested, accused of stealing ambulance and leading police on chase

A Georgia woman was arrested Tuesday and accused of stealing an ambulance in Henry County and leading police on a high-speed chase of almost 50 miles.

September 20, 2023