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Museum receives traffic ticket in mail for car on display

The museum has requested a hearing to contest the citation.

What's the buzz? Bees swarm White House grounds

A swarm of bees temporarily took over part of the White House grounds on Friday after thousands of the insects gathered on the North Lawn.

Ohio senior prom king, 17, denied entry to dance after forgetting free ticket

His mother said family members were not permitted to pick up tickets for students.

Does a psychedelic trip change your brain? New 'magic mushrooms' research

A new study says a psychedelic trip may physically change your brain and could explain why some people note benefits from the experience.

Mother's Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion

Mother's Day is among the biggest shopping holidays of the year.

Report: Woman didn't like her sandwich, bear-sprayed victims at German Village coffee shop

A dispute over a sandwich at the German Village Coffee Shop ended with two people being sprayed with bear spray and treated by medics, police said.Officers were

4-year-old DMV piano prodigy to be among youngest to play at Carnegie Hall

He appears as a normal 4-year-old running and jumping but his love and talent for music will make his debut at Carnegie Hall.

'A once-in-50 million catch': Split-color lobster found in Cape Cod waters

A rare split-color lobster caught off Cape Cod is getting a second life as an educational exhibit instead of ending up on a dinner plate.

GALLERY: Nashville Zoo welcomes 50th clouded leopard cub

GALLERY: Nashville Zoo welcomes 50th clouded leopard cub

Thirsty manatee stops by Florida police dock for a fresh-water rinse-off drink

Swimming around all day in Florida's oceans caused a manatee to work up quite a thirst — and steal some fresh water.

Wallaby caught in Ohio after escaping vet tech program at community college

A wallaby was captured after escaping a veterinarian technician program at a community college in Ohio and roaming around the city.

Take a look inside Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant’s $3.5 million dollar home for sale

A home owned by the Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant is now up for sale.

DC's infamous rats to go on birth control this spring; how it'll work and how you can help

D.C. leaders are also attacking the rat problem in the city by testing out a "rodent control pilot."

Costco CEO doubles down: $1.50 hot dog combo isn’t going anywhere

For decades, it’s been one of the most beloved bargains in America and now, shoppers are getting reassurance it’s here to stay.The CEO of Costco is once

From mango salads to spicy green beans: What's on the menu for the crew of Artemis II?

When the crews of Artemis II and the International Space Station spoke briefly through ground control on Tuesday, a curious conversation took place.

$60 million lottery ticket sold at Ohio store

The odds of filling out a perfect NCAA tournament bracket may be long, but one Ohio lottery player just beat steep odds of a different kind.A $60 million lotter

Punch the Monkey is not the only animal with an emotional support toy; here are five more

Punch the Monkey quickly grabbed the hearts of millions around the world.

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Girl, 11, dies after SUV hits her while crossing Hilliard-Rome Road

An 11-year-old girl who was struck by an SUV along Hilliard-Rome Road near a Sheetz on the far west side of Columbus has died.Police identified the victim as Sc

Search warrant executed at Powell spa after months-long investigation, owner in jail

Authorities executed a search warrant at a spa Monday morning following a serious investigation into suspected illegal activity, acc

1 dead, 1 critically hurt in crash near Pickaway-Ross county line, troopers say

A crash near the Pickaway-Ross County line left one person dead and another critically injured Sunday afternoon after a truck struck a Can-Am Spyder, throwing b

Springfield man charged with 10th OVI following traffic stop, troopers say

An Ohio State Highway Patrol traffic stop led to the arrest of a Springfield man now facing his 10th operating-a-vehicle-under-the-influence charge.

67-year-old woman dead after car crashes into retention pond in Powell

A 67-year-old Dublin woman died after her car drove into a retention pond late Saturday in Liberty Township, and investigators said they are still working to de

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What's the buzz? Bees swarm White House grounds

Museum receives traffic ticket in mail for car on display

Does a psychedelic trip change your brain? New 'magic mushrooms' research

Mother's Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion

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Snake surprise! Pennsylvania officer recovers live ball python left in Uber

An Uber driver in Pennsylvania got an unexpected surprise after finishing his shift -- a live snake left behind in his car.

Math and dessert enthusiasts celebrate Pi Day to honor the mathematical constant

Math and dessert enthusiasts united on Saturday to celebrate March 14, national Pi Day, which represents ther first three digits of the mathematical constant “p

13-year-old snake stuns after giving birth without a mate in rare repeat event

A snake that previously shocked staff and students at a college in England by producing offspring without a mate is once again drawing attention on campus.

Buc-ee’s could be headed to Central Ohio

The beaver may soon be building in Richland County.A petition for annexation was filed last Friday with the City of Mansfield, Richland County, and Madison and

Great Wolf Lodge debuts ranch milkshake topped with crispy chicken

Great Wolf Lodge is debuting a ranch milkshake on March 5.

'Can you spot the imposter?': Possum found hiding among plush toys at airport gift shop

A wild possum made its way into an airport in Australia -- and found quite the interesting hiding spot.

'PB4WEGO' plate survives the DMV flush test

A reminder that’s become a road-trip ritual for plenty of families is officially back on the road in New York.

'We've had enough': US airport says it wants to ban pajamas as travel apparel

"We've seen enough," Tampa International Airport wrote on social media early Thursday morning. "We've had enough."

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Offbeat"

'A once-in-50 million catch': Split-color lobster found in Cape Cod waters

4-year-old DMV piano prodigy to be among youngest to play at Carnegie Hall

GALLERY: Nashville Zoo welcomes 50th clouded leopard cub

Thirsty manatee stops by Florida police dock for a fresh-water rinse-off drink