Armadillos at a Rhode Island zoo enjoy festive pumpkins
Armadillos enjoyed some bug-filled pumpkins at a zoo in Rhode Island that was celebrating spooky…
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Spirit Halloween to open more Christmas stores
Starting in early November, 30 new “Spirit Christmas” locations will open in the Northeast and Great Lakes…
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UTV Showdown returns to Somerton this month
The event, happening on October 18 from 4:30 p.m. to midnight, will take over Main Street, closing it off for an evening packed with family-friendly…
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Former President Joe Biden surprises baseball fans with appearance at Phillies game
The 82-year-old was seen engaging with baseball fans in the stand at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, and even posed for…
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Orangutan at San Francisco Zoo beats heat with cool treat
Footage shows Berani, a male Bornean orangutan, cooling off with a fruit ice pop at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens on…
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GoFundMe created for family of Yuma woman battling pancreatic cancer
According to the organizer of the GoFundMe, Amy Tutell was placed in hospice care last week and her husband, Seth, has been balancing work with…
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Dog in Florida leads deputy to injured senior citizen
A loyal dog named Eeyore led a sheriff’s deputy to his owner’s mother last month after she had fallen while…
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October 7 is National Taco Day
The day honors the delicious and versatile taco. From a warm soft corn-tortilla to a hard crunchy shell, tacos make for a fun quick snack or full…
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One of two birds stolen from SoFi Stadium last month found
The bird, named Bubba, was spotted in a homeowner’s backyard. She contacted police, who put her in touch…
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Amazon Books editorial director shares her picks for books to read during October
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman appeared on “CBS Mornings” to discuss her picks, including Freida McFadden’s new psychological thriller…
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October 6 is National Noodle Day
Noodles were invented in China around 4,000 years ago and instant ramen noodles were invented in Japan in…
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Animal Control officer rescues tiny squirrel at mini golf course in Colorado
A tiny squirrel was rescued at a miniature golf set in Denver, Colorado, after taking a tumble, the Jefferson County Sheriff Office (JCSO)…
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Taylor Swift’s newest album breaks records
Taylor Swift’s domination continues as her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” broke this year’s single-day streaming record, hitting nearly 250…
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Somerton Cocopah FD receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
The check presentation took place Saturday morning at the Firehouse Subs located on the Big Curve in Yuma, with Somerton Vice Mayor Lorena Delgadillo…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Dallas Zoo introduces giraffe calf
The Dallas Zoo welcomed a giraffe calf in late September, with recently released footage showing the healthy male taking a few wobbly steps in an…
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Tacos and Tunes 2025 returns for second night in Downtown Yuma
Saturday’s event will have 20 taco vendors competing for the “Taco King” and “People’s Choice Award” and live entertainment from DJs and bands like…
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El Centro Fire Department gets new truck
ECFD received the brand new 109-foot ladder truck this week from South Dakota, and says it took about two years to get the…
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1,200 pound bear wins Alaska’s popular Fat Bear Week Contest
Chunk, a towering brown bear with a broken jaw, swept the competition Tuesday in the popular contest. It is his first win after narrowly finishing in…
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DoorDash launches delivery robots known as ‘Dot’
The delivery robot can reach speeds of 20 miles per hour navigating busy streets, sidewalks, and parking…
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Wedding ring found in garbage truck in California
Paul Cass of Manhattan Beach, California lost his antique wedding ring as it was hauled off in a garbage truck. But as luck would have it, a team of…
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