Have you been experiencing mysterious bug bites? These mites could be the culprit
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First it was the cicadas, now people are complaining of mysterious bug bites. They are said to be coming from oak mites. Northwestern Medicine dermatologist Dr. Paras Vakharia explains more.

'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists

The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.

Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs

With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.

Black bear euthanized after mauling toddler at Montana campground

A black bear in Montana was captured and euthanized after mauling a 3-year-old child at a private campground near Red Lodge.

Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack

A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.

'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service

The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.

Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search

A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.

How The Killers made one fan's dream come true at Lollapalooza: Block Club Chicago
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Stephanie Lulay, executive editor at Block Club Chicago, breaks down some of their top stories from the past week including rampant rabbits, Chicago representing at the Paris Olympics and a Lollapalooza dream made reality.

Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident

A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.