Watch as the 94-year-old Black Hawk Bridge is imploded over the Mississippi River. The iconic structure, making way for a $140m modern crossing, held deep sentimental value for thousands. Read the full story.
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are taking legal action against British energy giant Drax, alleging its wood pellet plant is causing severe health issues. The facility exports biomass to the UK, classified as renewable energy. Read the full investigati
Actor James Woods fought back tears on Fox News, describing how director Rob Reiner saved his career. The emotional tribute comes after Reiner and his wife were found murdered in their LA home. Read the full story.
A Venezuelan zoo celebrates the birth of two endangered white lion cubs, a vital boost for a species with under 200 left globally. Follow their journey and join the naming contest.
A 19-year-old with mental health issues was killed by a lioness after entering its enclosure at a Brazilian zoo. The incident, captured on video, is under investigation as a possible suicide attempt.
A 19-year-old man with mental health issues was mauled to death by a lioness after scaling a 20-foot wall at a Brazilian zoo. The incident, captured on video, is under investigation as a possible suicide attempt.
The harrowing execution of serial killer Jimmy Lee Gray in a Mississippi gas chamber, where he died banging his head against a steel pole, led to the abolition of the method. Read the full story.
Sheldon Herrington Jr. pleads guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Jimmie 'Jay' Lee, a prominent LGBTQ+ figure. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Gerson de Melo Machado, 19, was mauled to death after scaling a 20ft wall at Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park. The troubled teen had a long-standing fixation with big cats.
A 19-year-old man with a history of mental health issues and an obsession with big cats has died after entering a lion enclosure at a Brazilian zoo. Read the full tragic story.
Tragic incident at Brazilian zoo as man scales 20ft wall into lion enclosure, suffering fatal attack. Zoo confirms lioness won't be euthanised. Read the full story.
Detroit's historic Belle Isle Zoo, abandoned since 2002, is being demolished using American Recovery Act funds. Discover the transformation from urban decay to public trails.
The Egg Bowl descended into chaos as a massive brawl erupted between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, hours after a bizarre security breach involving a stolen quarterback jersey. Discover how the drama unfolded.
Hollywood star Alicia Silverstone joins PETA offering £39,000 reward for missing giraffe calves as Virginia zoo manager serves 100-day jail sentence for withholding their location.
Television producer Shonda Rhimes donates $1.5 million to preserve the Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was lynched, creating a 'sacred' memorial site set to open by 2030.
The Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was tortured and killed will open as a sacred memorial by 2030, purchased with a $1.5m donation from Shonda Rhimes. Explore this pivotal Civil Rights history.
Governor Tate Reeves announces emergency measures as Mississippi faces unprecedented agricultural devastation, with farmers reporting near-total crop losses following extreme weather conditions.
Shankar, the iconic Asian elephant who captured hearts during 25 years at Washington DC's National Zoo, has passed away at approximately 48 years old, leaving behind a legacy of conservation awareness.
Chaos ensues in Mississippi as authorities hunt down and euthanise second escaped monkey, raising serious questions about animal transport safety protocols.
A rhesus monkey that escaped from a wildlife sanctuary met a tragic end after being shot by authorities in Mississippi, sparking animal welfare concerns and questions about exotic animal management.
Severe tornadoes have torn through Southern US states, causing multiple fatalities and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure across several communities.
A Caribbean flamingo named Frankie has flown the coop from Whipsnade Zoo, triggering a massive search operation and raising concerns about his survival in the British wilderness.
A Mississippi mother became an unlikely hero when she shot and killed an escaped rhesus macaque monkey that threatened her children in their own backyard. The dramatic incident has raised serious questions about exotic animal ownership and public safety.
A Mississippi woman took matters into her own hands when she encountered an escaped monkey on a highway, shooting the animal in what authorities are calling a highly unusual case.
A monkey that escaped from a Mississippi zoo has been fatally shot by authorities, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about animal containment protocols.
A dramatic multi-state manhunt ends as murder suspect Steven Lorenzo Heidelberg is apprehended in Louisiana after escaping Mississippi custody during hospital visit.
A 17-year-old from Mississippi faces capital murder charges after allegedly confessing to killing his grandmother following an argument about church attendance in a shocking family tragedy.
Dramatic escape of research monkeys in Mississippi sparks major containment operation and raises questions about animal transport safety protocols.
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
A zoo in Argentina has been permanently closed after authorities discovered severely malnourished lions, bears and other animals living in squalid conditions, sparking international outrage.