NASA's Webb Telescope captures rarely seen star on cusp of death

The Webb Telescope saw gas and dust flung into space by a huge, hot star 15,000 light-years away. Such a transformation occurs only with some stars and normally is the last step before they explode, going supernova.

New Mexico agency looking for 'professional bear huggers'

“Not all law enforcement field work is this glamorous, but we would love for you to join the team where you can have the experience of a lifetime," the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish wrote.

'Big Ugly' 3.29-carat diamond found at Arkansas state park

Park rangers said it's the largest diamond found at the park this year and the largest since last September.

Man catches carp in flooded Watsonville road

The water was so high because of rains in Watsonville that a man caught a carp in the middle of the road.

14-year-old, 2 stolen horses killed in crash along Dallas highway

A 14-year-old and two stolen horses were killed Tuesday morning after being hit by a vehicle on Great Trinity Forest Way near Interstate 45. Two additional teens were hospitalized.

Murder-for-hire suspect arrested in New York with guns, latex mask

According to the FBI, Hyunkook Korsiak met with an undercover agent and agreed to murder a fictitious businessman in a Midtown Manhattan hotel for $50,000.

National Mario Day: How a Seattle man inspired the name of Nintendo's most iconic character

March 10 marks National Mario Day! Widely regarded as the most iconic videogame character of all time, Mario was actually named after a man from Seattle – and no, he was not a plumber.

WATCH: Oregon murder suspect escapes courthouse in wild security video

Oregon surveillance video shows a murder suspect sprinting away from bailiffs after they unshackled him in court, a requirement under state law.

Illinois woman finds husband's body in closet with Christmas decorations 8 months after disappearance

Richard Maedge’s body was found on Dec. 11, 2022 – nearly eight months after he went missing. His wife told police she had gone to a concealed closet area to retrieve a tote containing Christmas decorations, when she found Richard’s body.

Everyone can now go topless at public swimming pools in Berlin

The new bathing rules to allow everyone to go swimming without covering their upper bodies come in reaction to a woman’s complaint alleging discrimination.

Florida beachgoers report unexpected encounters with nudists

Some Florida beachgoers are describing their surprise encounters with nudists at a popular stretch of sand in Brevard County. 

Illegal African cat high on cocaine rescued in Cincinnati neighborhood

Hamilton County, Ohio, dog wardens responded on Jan. 28 to reports of a "leopard" being spotted in a tree in Oakley, a Cincinnati neighborhood.