'Chickens die every day, people': Florida man arrested for killing neighbor's rooster claims self-defense

"Chickens die every day, people — at Church's, Popeyes, Kentucky Fried Chicken, really," the Florida man said. "I didn't know to give it a 21-gun salute. CPR? Mouth-to-mouth? You know, or call the chicken ambulance?"

Why mosquito season is getting worse

Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.

Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County

Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.

'Beagle Brigade' sniffs out trouble at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

Every single day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at O’Hare International Airport find unwelcome and potentially harmful meat products, fruits, and vegetables that travelers are trying to bring into the country.

11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka

Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.

California woman, 2 dogs struck and killed by lightning

The woman was walking with her two dogs on a Los Angeles-area bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.

Therapy dogs spreading cheer at Chicago children's hospital

Two dogs from the Cook County Sheriff's Office will be at La Rabida Children's Hospital once a week, helping to make a trip to see the doctor more enjoyable and less stressful.