Council Bluffs Fire Department selects new chief
The Council Bluffs Fire Department appointed Robert Schoening as its new fire chief after 20 years of service.
A 4,000-year-old disease is on the rise in Florida. Scientists say armadillos may be to blame
A 4,000-year-old disease is making a comeback in at least one U.S. state, and officials say armadillos could be to blame.
Is the Iran War expanding? Here’s why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East
Is the Iran War expanding? Here’s a look at why so many fronts seem to be heating up at once.
Hand warmers sold at Amazon, Walmart recalled for fire risks
About 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled after reports of overheating leading to 15 fires, 350 burn injuries and one death.
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
“The earth probably won’t last long anyway, I’d rather go out tan than pale” | Experts worried by tanning’s resurgence among young adults, fueled by social media.
Man captures dramatic moment when shark attacked him: See the video
“I never thought a shark of that size posed much of a threat, and that was a mistake.” | A diver’s dramatic encounter with a shark was captured on video as he was spearfishing in Fiji.
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Ahman Green says he has early-onset Parkinson’s disease
Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowl running back and the Green Bay Packers’ career rushing leader, said he has early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
NFL rookie pays for woman’s groceries: ‘Do good deeds’
A woman let a young man in front of her at the grocery store, who then paid her bill. She didn’t realize it was an NFL rookie until the cashier told her.
NASA telescope captures ‘wandering’ black hole devour star
NASA’s Swift Observatory confirmed the existence of a faraway supermassive black hole — and also captured it devouring a nearby star.
Nolan Wells death investigation: Ben Crump provides update
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the family of Nolan Wells, provided an update on the case Thursday.