Magawa, an African Giant Pouched Rat, was awarded a gold medal from the PDSA for his working detecting landmines in Cambodia.
Author: Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY
Low tide reveals WWII-era bomb on beach near resort town in UK
The World War II era explosive was found on a beach north of Weston-Super-Mare, a popular seaside vacation town in the Bristol Channel.
13 photos that show how bad Oregon wildfires and air quality really are
In Oregon, more than 1 million acres are burning, and wildfires have wiped out two small towns near the California border.
Portland protests: Donald Trump threatens to send federal forces back into the city; Mayor Ted Wheeler seeks new home
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s plan to increase law enforcement in Portland faced criticism as President Donald Trump defended a caravan of his supporters.
Hurricane Laura could bring 20-foot storm surge: Where is it, where will it be the worst?
Hurricane Laura is swirling off Texas and Louisiana with winds up to 125 mph as it’s forecast to make landfall late Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Ronald McDonald House near children’s hospital damaged during recent Chicago looting
The Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital had its windows and front door smashed overnight Monday, a charity official told local media.
New York police officers force protester into unmarked van, video shows: ‘NYC is taking after Portland’
The tactics used by New York police officers Tuesday were quickly compared to those of federal agents in Portland.
Portland protesters, Wall of Moms sue Trump administration over use of tear gas, rubber bullets
The nonprofit Protect Democracy filed the lawsuit in federal court in Washington, D.C., on behalf of several individual protesters and groups.
A pet cat is the first animal to test positive for COVID-19 in the UK
The cat’s test results were confirmed last week at a lab in South East England, said Christine Middlemiss, the U.K.’s chief veterinary officer.
St. Bernard dog named Daisy rescued from England’s highest peak
St. Bernard’s were bred to rescue people from the treacherous Alpine peaks, but Daisy needed some help on England’s Scafell Pike.