Some of the lions are skeletal, with bones jutting out of their skin after losing nearly two-thirds of their body weight. One of the lions died.
Author: Joshua Bote, USA TODAY
Off-duty officer fatally run over while helping ‘old lady’ cross the street, police say
Det. Amber Leist, 41, was fatally struck by a car Sunday morning after helping a woman who stumbled to the ground as she was crossing the street.
Iranian official tweeted picture of Iran flag shortly after strike on Iraq bases
It is likely a reaction to the American flag President Donald Trump tweeted last week after the deadly drone strike that killed of Qasem Soleimani.
First British astronaut Helen Sharman says aliens exist – and may be ‘here right now’
The first Brit to go into space, Helen Sharman, said she believes aliens exist and could be “here right now” but invisible to the human eye.
What’s open and closed New Year’s Eve 2019 and New Year’s Day 2020? Mail, stores affected
As we enter a new year, most federal offices and plenty of private businesses will be closed on New Year’s Day. More are open on New Year’s Eve.
‘Angry’ tortoise accidentally started a house fire on Christmas
The 45-year-old tortoise, who lives in the city of Essex, accidentally set his family’s house on fire by knocking a heat lamp on his bedding.
FDA officially raises federal minimum age to purchase all tobacco products from 18 to 21
How old do you have to be to buy tobacco? The new minimum age is 21 and applies to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping cartridges.
Colin Kaepernick’s new ‘True to 7’ Nike sneaker sells out in minutes. The sole of the right shoe has a sly NFL callout
The “True to 7” sneaker features an embroidered portrait of the former NFL quarterback on the heel and a callout to the NFL on the right shoe’s sole.
The last solar eclipse of the decade is Thursday. Here’s how to watch the ‘ring of fire’
The last solar eclipse of 2019 – and the decade – is set to take place Thursday. Some parts of the world will be able to witness a rare ‘ring of fire.’
A cheese shop’s stench was so bad, a neighbor posted signs. Take them down, a court ruled
“I have several shops and never saw something like this before,” the shop owner told Euronews. “Cheese smells, yes. But it doesn’t stink.”