The discovery caught the attention of a curator of fossil marine mammals at the Smithsonian, who said the woman found the fossil of a Desmostylian. OREGON, USA — One woman made a very rare and unique discovery while walking along the beach near Newport: a more than 20-million-year-old fossil. The fossil was some teeth from a … Read more
There is potential for criminal charges to be filed once the investigation is complete. DUNCANVILLE, Texas — Duncanville police are investigating after a 1-year-old child was attacked and killed by a dog on Monday morning, officials said. Police say they were called at about 10:40 a.m. to the 1500 block of Lime Leaf Lane regarding … Read more
The legendary broadcaster called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 postseason games. NEW YORK — John Sterling, the hyperexcitable New York Yankees broadcaster known for decades of indelible, personalized home run calls, announced his immediate retirement Monday at age 85. Sterling made the unexpected decision a few weeks into his 36th season as the Yankees’ radio … Read more
Tayveona Thomas-Everett has become a smiling source of motivation for her track teammates. DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport Central Senior Tayveona Thomas-Everett has always loved running. Her mother, Markeeta Thomas, still remembers the first time she got into a race. “She started running the junior Bix when she was one years old,” Markeeta said. Like most … Read more
The walk is happening this Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Dublin High School’s track. DUBLIN, Ga. — In Dublin, one mother is getting ready to host a memorial walk to make sure her two sons she lost to cancer aren’t forgotten. Daphne Howard had four sons, including Demetrius Jones and Ivan Jones who … Read more
Tight grid conditions could start Tuesday afternoon and last through Wednesday. AUSTIN, Texas — Texans could be days away from energy conservation, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). There is currently a possibility that ERCOT won’t have enough power reserves on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures heat up this week. Rising temperatures … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – As Stephanie Scheller pushes her bow across violin strings, the sound that comes out is emotional and mesmerizing. But to her, the main thing is that it’s calming. “Music actually does change your brainwaves. It just — it gives me a dopamine release too, which, as someone with ADHD, helps me get … Read more