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Original AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess dead at 77
Australian drummer Colin Burgess, an original member of the hard rock band AC/DC in the early 1970s, has died, the band confirmed on its social media accounts. He was 77. "Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess," says an unsigned post on the band's official Facebook page late Friday. "He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin."
Holiday gift guide 2023: Last minute
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Here are a few last-minute ideas to go along with The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023. A bit of Barbie, some Lord of the Rings, Baseball BBQ, Labyrinth, Billy Idol, really cool dinosaur toy kits, a bit of Star Wars, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio and more.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar undergoing surgery after falling, breaking hip at LA concert
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was undergoing surgery for a broken hip Saturday after falling at a concert in Los Angeles. The NBA Hall of Famer was attending a show Friday night when he was injured. Paramedics at the undisclosed venue responded and the 76-year-old was taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
104-year-old Chicago woman dies days after potential record breaking skydive
Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old Chicago woman whose recent skydive could see her certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to ever jump from a plane, has died. Hoffner's close friend, Joe Conant, said she was found dead Monday morning by staff at the Brookdale Lake View senior living community. Conant said Hoffner apparently died in her sleep on Sunday night.
Residents warned to steer clear of 'grumpy' resident elk
WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. — People in Washington were warned to stay away from one of Whidbey Island's most popular residents because he's grumpy right now. "Bruiser," the Whidbey Island elk has been taking his anger out on what he can find recently, including a car. "He's the only elk...
Human footprints found in New Mexico are between 21,000 and 23,000 years old, scientists confirm
WASHINGTON (TND) — Fossilized human footprints found in New Mexico in White Sands National Park date back to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago, according to research published in the journal Science. The research confirms what is likely the oldest direct evidence of human presence in the Americas and...
Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds sets world record for biggest gourd
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Minnesota horticulture teacher set a world record in California on Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o'-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds (1,247 kilograms). Travis Gienger of Anoka, Minnesota, won the 50th World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay,...
Native Americans mark Indigenous Peoples Day with celebrations of history and culture
BDE MAKA SKA, Minn. (AP) — Native people celebrated their history on Monday with events across the U.S. marking Indigenous Peoples Day, from a sunrise gathering in Minneapolis to a rally in Maine. The ceremonies, dances and speeches came two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples...
PHOTOS: Humane Society's annual 'Pug Crawl' draws Taylor Swift inspired costumes
PORTLAND, Org. (KATU) — Over the weekend, Northeast Portland was taken over by hundreds of pugs for an annual event held by an area humane society. The Oregon Humane Society's annual "Pug Crawl" was held at the Level Beer Brewery on Saturday. Officials said this year's theme was Taylor...
Man with meth in pants claims pants were not his
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A man accused of hiding methamphetamine in his pants while he was being booked is facing multiple charges, according to authorities. Devan McNabb, 23, of Chuckey, was charged with introduction of contraband into a penal facility and possession of methamphetamine on Saturday. McNabb was...
Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion as lottery losing streak continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Saturday and won the giant prize. The numbers drawn Saturday night were: 47, 54, 57, 60, 65 and red Powerball 19. The $1.55 billion prize is...
GALLERY: Utah residents transform neighborhood into Barbieland for Halloween
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (KUTV) — About 18 homes in one Utah neighborhood have collaborated to create an extraordinary Halloween display known as Barbieland. The spectacular sight in South Jordan has already drawn visitors from all around the Beehive State. A video featuring Barbieland is going viral on TikTok with over 2 million views after it was posted in just 48 hours.
What a hoot: Sheriff's Office swoops in to rescue dazed small owl
ISLAND COUNTY, Wash. (KOMO) — A Washington State Sheriff’s Office's cute ride-along passenger last week was quite the hoot. A northern saw-whet owl, affectionately named "Philbert," was discovered after the animal was hit by a car, the Island County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. The owl...
Yes, you can swim with otters, and it's just as adorable as it sounds
NEW YORK (TND) — What, exactly, does an otter feel like? The thought passed through my mind as I stood in a heated pool with four others on a Wednesday afternoon in mid-September. Also: what sounds do otters make? Next to me, my dad had questions of his own.
Truckload of celery sticks spill along highway following rollover
A highway in Canada resembled a salad bar following a collision. Ontario Provincial police said a tractor-trailer carrying celery sticks rolled over along Highway 400, south of Highway 9. A portion of the highway was covered with the vegetable. Motorists were diverted while police officers picked up the celery sticks.
NASA is sending a spacecraft to a metal-rich asteroid -- and you can watch live
UNDATED (WKRC) - NASA will be launching a spacecraft soon from the Kennedy Space Center on its first ever mission to explore a metal-rich asteroid, and you can watch it live. The asteroid, called "Psyche," orbits the sun between Mars and Jupiter, the agency says. Similar missions in the past have only explored asteroids comprised mainly of rock or ice.
Crocs turns fan dreams into reality with new cowboy boot release for 'Croctober'
WASHINGTON (TND) — In honor of "Croctober," Crocs has gone country with a classic cowboy boot. The company said the boot has been one of the most requested designs. They will be available on Oct. 23 at select Croc retail stores and on the website for a limited time.
Dunkin' offers free coffee to educators nationwide in honor of World Teacher's Day
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Dunkin' is treating educators to free coffee to celebrate World Teacher's Day. Teachers nationwide can enjoy a free medium hot or iced coffee from Dunkin’ on Thursday. From preschool teachers and college professors to principals and counselors, all educators qualify for free coffee...
NOAA scientists spot elusive Dumbo octopus in Hawaii's marine monument
PACIFIC OCEAN (KOMO) — It's not often that we get a glimpse of animals that live deep beneath the surface of the ocean. The mysterious dumbo octopus was spotted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) researchers a mile underwater in the Pacific Ocean. NOAA scientists said they spotted...
Fat Bear Week is back. Choose your bruin carefurly!
KATMAI NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE, Alaska (WSYX) — Winter is coming but first is the most wonderful time of the year: Fat Bear Week. Each year, the folks at Katmai National Park & Preserve in Alaska gift us with battling rotund brown bears, each fattening up before the long sleep of winter hibernation. This is the 10th year.
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