Rachel Bellesen said she met with her ex-husband because he threatened to harm one of their children before attempting to rape her.
Author: Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY
‘Don’t kiss or snuggle’: CDC warns backyard chicken owners over recent salmonella cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the notice Thursday after 163 people across 43 states have been infected.
More than half a million bees found dead after being left in UPS truck for weeks
The bees were being sent to beekeepers in New England, but UPS says faulty packaging led to the bees being abandoned before a beekeeper was called in.
Former Colorado school bus driver facing charges for slapping child for not properly wearing mask
The 10-year-old child told the driver and other students before she was slapped that she wasn’t wearing her mask because it makes her sick.
Underwater Italian village of Curon is emerging for the first time in decades
Home to over 160 homes, the village was submerged underwater to make way for a hydroelectric plant, but maintenance has allowed Curon to resurface.
Famed Darwin’s Arch in Galapagos Islands collapses due to erosion, officials say
Named after the famous scientist, the archway was a popular destination for divers and tourists to spot sharks and other sea animals.
‘You’re gonna listen to these people?’: Ricky Schroder films himself confronting Costco employee over mask policy
“Silver Spoons” star Ricky Schroder shared a video of himself confronting a Costco employee after he was denied entrance into the store unmasked.
China’s Zhurong rover lands on Mars, joins U.S. as only nations to successfully land on planet
Named after the Chinese god of fire, the Zhurong rover landed on the red planet on Friday night after orbiting Mars for the past three months.
Rapper J. Cole makes professional basketball debut in new Basketball Africa League
Rapper J. Cole scored three points, grabbed three rebounds and had two assists in the inaugural African basketball league.
‘Throw the whole map away’: People are up in arms over best and worst barbecue city rankings
A food magazine raised some eyebrows with its lists of best and worst places for barbecue in the U.S., with no city in Texas on the best list.