The world’s oldest-known manatee has died at the age of 69 after becoming stuck in an underwater area of his exhibit.
Snooty, who was born in 1948, died in the “heartbreaking accident” at South Florida Museum on Sunday.
Snooty had …
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Anthony Scaramucci deletes tweets that could be ‘distraction’ for White House
Newly-tapped White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci acknowledged Saturday that he is deleting old tweets from his personal Twitter account that might cause a “distraction” for the White House.
“Full transparency: I’m deleting old tweets,” Scaramucci tweeted. “Past views evolved …
Newly acquired Blake Rutherford and Ian Clarkin change focus to climbing White Sox ranks
Blake Rutherford during the home run derby at the Perfect Game All-American Classic on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, in San Diego. (Lenny Ignelzi / AP)
Blake Rutherford grew up a Yankees fan in Southern California and then had the thrill …
A Gaping Sinkhole in Florida Is Swallowing Everything in Its Path
Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via AP
It’s already gobbled up two homes, a boat, and a hot tub.
A massive sinkhole in Florida that gulped down two houses on Friday won’t stop growing—forcing ten households to evacuate as it closes …
Lawsuit accuses O.C. priest of sexually assaulting his assistant at Irvine church
A lawsuit filed Thursday against the Diocese of Orange accuses a priest of sexually assaulting his assistant when she worked at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Irvine. (Los Angeles Times / Jack Leonard)
A senior Roman Catholic priest in …
Inspiring Little Fear in Senators, Trump Struggles to Sell Health Bill
WASHINGTON — President Trump thought he could sell balky Republican senators like Ron Johnson of Wisconsin on the Senate health care bill through pleasantries, cajoling and, ultimately, some Oval Office muscle.
But Mr. Johnson could not be charmed. He could …
‘The Story’ Exclusive: Rosenstein says ‘yes, I do’ stand by call to fire Comey
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, in an exclusive interview with Fox News that aired Wednesday night, stood by his recommendation that President Trump fire then-FBI Director James Comey and his hiring of former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a special …
At Southeast Side vigil for slain 10-year-old, frustration and tears
The gathering for 10-year-old Gustavo Garcia started as vigils for slain children often do: with a prayer, a plea to "Our Father" for a spirit of unity, and hushed "Amens" from huddled mourners.
Two hundred people gathered in South Chicago …
Government departments ‘failing to monitor’ how £12bn foreign aid is spent
Overseas aid of more than £12bn is not being properly monitored against the government’s goals, Whitehall’s spending watchdog has found.
Funding is being channelled more widely through Whitehall, but no department is in charge of measuring how well the money …
Rose Reilly: the only Scottish footballer to win the World Cup … as Italy captain
When Rose Reilly wandered away from her home in Stewarton, her three-year-old legs trudged 300 yards to the main road, right across from a big dusty patch of ground. “My mum told me I disappeared around the corner and she …