A two-headed turtle was released into the ocean after being found by National Park Service rangers in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
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Wildfires turn sky orange over Eldorado National Forest
California wildfires turned the sky orange over Eldorado National Forest on August 17. Credit: @roarandtender via Storyful
California’s Monument Fire grows to over 71,800 acres
California’s Monument Fire grew to over 71,800 acres on August 12, according to official reports, with five percent containment. Credit: @trinitysungrown2 via Storyful.
Animals evacuated through fiery landscape amid battle to contain California’s Monument Fire
More than 690 firefighters were battling the Monument Fire in Northern California, which by August 11 had surpassed 95 square miles in size, officials said. Credit: Trinity County Sherif’s Office via Storyful.
McFarland Fire grows rapidly in Northern California forest
Evacuation warnings were issued as the McFarland Fire in California’s Shasta and Trinity counties reached 15,925 acres as of Tuesday, August 3. Credit: Tech Sgt Kurt Riskey, 187th Airlift Squadron/Wyoming Air National Guard via Storyful.
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Multiple people injured after Boston transit trains collide
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green Line trains collided near Agganis Arena at Boston University.
Two people seriously injured after explosion at chemical site in Leverkusen, Germany
Several people were injured, including two seriously, after an explosion at a chemical site in Leverkusen, Germany. Credit: Arzu Kara via Storyful
Firefighters rescue residents from deadly flooding in China’s Henan Province
At least one person had died in the flooding, and two were missing, in severe rain and flooding in Zhengzhou China. This footage released by the Henan Fire Brigade shows rescue efforts on Tuesday.
Dash cam shows Ohio trooper save driver choking on marijuana during traffic stop
Police say the 24-year-old driver swallowed the drugs prior to getting pulled over by the trooper for speeding.
New York City marks July 4th with return of Macy’s fireworks show
New York City celebrated the Fourth of July with the return of the full Macy’s fireworks display, a year after the coronavirus pandemic led to more muted celebrations. Credit: Mayor Bill de Blasio via Storyful.