Cryptic creature found at volcanic lava field in Argentina turns out to be new species
Vulcan lizards live in volcanic lava fields at elevations of at least 5,600 feet, the study said. Researchers named the new ...
Teacher accused of child abuse after stray volleyball hits his face, Florida cops say
A Florida teacher is facing child abuse accusations for an over-the-top reaction to being accidentally smacked in the face ...
Powerball player wins $1 million. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?
A Powerball ticket sold in Michigan won $1 million, but just missed the $108 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ...
Fetus discovered in Whataburger toilet leads to mother’s arrest, Texas cops say
A woman who authorities say was in a Whataburger bathroom for hours is accused of leaving her fetus in a toilet, according to ...
This fast-food chain might be expanding in Tacoma. Here are the details proposed so far
Those familiar golden arches could appear in the future at the corner of Pacific Avenue and South 38th Street in Tacoma. A ...
Owner of beloved Pierce County market and nursery says he plans to sell the business
Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but as I prepare for the next chapter of my life, I want to ...
As Trump deportation plans looms, migrant children struggle to find legal aid in PNW
The Migration Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank that seeks to improve U.S. immigration policies, wrote in a 2021 ...
WA Dem’s leader announces bid for DNC vice chair: ‘We’re clearly doing something right’
Shasti Conrad, chair of the state’s Democratic Party, hopes to prevent the national party from adopting “bad takes.” ...
A Tacoma Native student couldn’t wear a sacred tribal blanket to graduate. Now she’s suing
An Indigenous student has sued Tacoma Public Schools for prohibiting her from wearing tribal regalia during her June high ...
Driver stops at rural gas station, wins life-changing lottery prize in North Carolina
Big Cash Payout is a scratch-off game that gives players 22 chances to match the winning numbers on the ticket. If a “bundle ...
17-year-old gunman killed woman in line at Walmart ‘to incite fear,’ NC cops say
A woman was killed while standing in line at Walmart and investigators say a teenage gunman fired the shots “to incite fear” ...
Mercedes lover sneaks onto car lot 4 times, then swipes $75,000 car, Georgia cops say
A very determined Mercedes lover is accused of sneaking into an Atlanta-area dealership five times in one week trying to steal one of the pricey autos, according to investigators in Georgia. It was on ...