Funeral home workers startled when 'dead' woman starts breathing

Funeral home workers startled when 'dead' woman starts breathing

The 66-year-old Iowa woman had been pronounced dead at hospice but “gasped for air” when funeral home staff opened the body bag, state officials say.

The 66-year-old Iowa woman had been pronounced dead at hospice but “gasped for air” when funeral home staff opened the body bag, state officials say.

House GOP votes to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from major committee

House GOP votes to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from major committee

The Republican-led House voted after raucous debate Thursday to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from the chamber's Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments.

The Republican-led House voted after raucous debate Thursday to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from the chamber's Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments.

Forget the groundhog prediction: 7 animals who will give Punxsutawney Phil a run for his money

Forget the groundhog prediction: 7 animals who will give Punxsutawney Phil a run for his money

Punxsutawney Phil’s long-term accuracy is only around 39%, meaning some other prognosticators have more accurate predictions. From ducks and chickens to squirrels and hedgehogs, many states have their own animal prognosticator.

Punxsutawney Phil’s long-term accuracy is only around 39%, meaning some other prognosticators have more accurate predictions. From ducks and chickens to squirrels and hedgehogs, many states have their own animal prognosticator.

Australia to remove British royals from its bank notes

Australia to remove British royals from its bank notes

The nation’s central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.

The nation’s central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.

Can you smell snow?

Can you smell snow?

Humidity and air pressure changes may allow you to smell a snowstorm before it begins.

Humidity and air pressure changes may allow you to smell a snowstorm before it begins.

Former Mexico zoo director killed, cooked 4 goats for Christmas party

Former Mexico zoo director killed, cooked 4 goats for Christmas party

Investigators said the former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed and cooked four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party.

Investigators said the former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed and cooked four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party.

How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact you

How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact you

The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.

The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.

12 squirrel monkeys were stolen from Louisiana zoo, officials say

12 squirrel monkeys were stolen from Louisiana zoo, officials say

According to the Zoosiana, located in Broussard, the individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the squirrel monkey exhibit.

According to the Zoosiana, located in Broussard, the individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the squirrel monkey exhibit.

When will Harriet Tubman finally be on the $20 bill?

When will Harriet Tubman finally be on the $20 bill?

Obama administration Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had selected Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, on the $20 bill. But that was years ago.

Obama administration Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had selected Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, on the $20 bill. But that was years ago.