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Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have ...

By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Herald Many Albertans instinctively shrink at the sight of a rattlesnake. But the Western ...

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When winter weather happens, first responders often are helping rescue humans trapped amid ice and snow, but a team with Grassy Fork Fire & Rescue assisted with a more unusual rescue. A video shared ...

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ATLANTA (AP) Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta 104-86 on Thursday night, ending the Atlanta Hawks' four-game winning streak. The Rockets dominated the ...

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