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Sandhill cranes are seen at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Decatur, Ala.

Alabama wildlife refuge attracts migration of sandhill, whooping cranes and more

Sandhill cranes are seen at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Decatur, Ala.

January 28, 2025, 6:03am Life

In flooded agricultural fields near the Tennessee River, tens of thousands of sandhill cranes stand tall among broken corn stalks and shallow water searching for corn, berries, seeds and insects. Read story

A burrowing owl sits in a habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2014.

Tiny burrowing owls thriving after ‘eviction’ to make way for Pasco water facility

A burrowing owl sits in a habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2014.

January 28, 2025, 6:03am Life

In Washington, burrowing owls are rare. Their population has sharply declined as development takes over areas where they’ve lived for years. Read story

Grapes with ash on them hang in a vineyard that was blanketed by smoke from wildfires in Sonoma, Calif., in 2010.

‘Smoke taint’ a growing issue as Washington wine grapes face wildfires

Grapes with ash on them hang in a vineyard that was blanketed by smoke from wildfires in Sonoma, Calif., in 2010.

January 27, 2025, 11:28am Business

The Washington State Wine Commission hosted a talk Wednesday highlighting research into how wineries around the state can fight the impacts of wildfire smoke on wine grapes. Read story

Lady Gaga appears at the premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux" in Los Angeles on Sept. 30, 2024.

Lady Gaga announces March release for new album ‘Mayhem’

Lady Gaga appears at the premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux" in Los Angeles on Sept. 30, 2024.

January 27, 2025, 9:43am Entertainment

Expect some mayhem this spring, courtesy of Lady Gaga. Read story

FILE - Bottles of Coac Cola chill in a refrigerated case in Coors Field before fans arrive to watch the Seattle Mariners face the Colorado Rockies, April 19, 2024, in Denver.

Coke jumps on a nostalgic trend with new Coca-Cola Orange Cream flavor

FILE - Bottles of Coac Cola chill in a refrigerated case in Coors Field before fans arrive to watch the Seattle Mariners face the Colorado Rockies, April 19, 2024, in Denver.

January 27, 2025, 8:34am Business

A year after the launch of the short-lived Coca-Cola Spiced, Coke is adding another new flavor to its lineup. Read story

The marquee of the Egyptian Theatre is pictured before the start of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Park City, Utah.

Sundance 2025: 13(ish) movies to look forward to

The marquee of the Egyptian Theatre is pictured before the start of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Park City, Utah.

January 27, 2025, 6:00am Entertainment

The Sundance Film Festival catalogue can be overwhelming to navigate, with around 90 feature films playing across 11 days. Read story

Cedric Yarbrough arrives March 15, 2023, for AMC’s “Lucky Hank” special screening in West Hollywood, Calif.

Cedric Yarbrough takes a dramatic turn in legal thriller ‘Juror #2’

Cedric Yarbrough arrives March 15, 2023, for AMC’s “Lucky Hank” special screening in West Hollywood, Calif.

January 27, 2025, 5:55am Entertainment

Clint Eastwood’s legal thriller “Juror #2,” now streaming on Max, has plenty of twists and turns. But the biggest surprise to many might be the dramatic turn by cast member Cedric Yarbrough, an actor best known for comedies like “Reno 911!” and 2017’s “The House” with Will Ferrell. Minnesotans with… Read story

Alexa Estrada takes a spin while competing in a costume contest emceed by Vivienne Vermuth (onstage behind her) during Dolly Day at Truck Yard Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (Smiley N.

Dolly Parton is everything to everyone at Dolly Day in North Texas

Alexa Estrada takes a spin while competing in a costume contest emceed by Vivienne Vermuth (onstage behind her) during Dolly Day at Truck Yard Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (Smiley N.

January 26, 2025, 6:02am Entertainment

“It costs a lot of money to look this cheap,” reads a marquee sign inside the Truck Yard in Lower Greenville. The Dolly Parton quote is the kind of zinger the brassy performer used on late-night talk shows in the ‘80s, never knowing future generations would stitch it on Etsy… Read story

Skiers and snowboarders ride a chairlift at Stevens Pass, Wash.  on Nov. 20 2013.

Mountain etiquette for Seattle-area skiers and snowboarders

Skiers and snowboarders ride a chairlift at Stevens Pass, Wash.  on Nov. 20 2013.

January 26, 2025, 6:02am Life

Washington winter is in full swing with a healthy snowpack. Skiers and snowboarders are flocking to the Cascades, eager to erase the memories of last year’s dismal season. But full parking lots and busy trails are a reminder that lift-serviced skiing and snowboarding is not a solitary pursuit — you’re… Read story

Peppi, a yellow Lab and official “Canine Companion,” sits on the lap of OB-GYN Kristina Fraser in November at the HCA HealthONE Rose medical center in Denver.

Dogs paired with providers at hospitals help ease staff and patient stress

Peppi, a yellow Lab and official “Canine Companion,” sits on the lap of OB-GYN Kristina Fraser in November at the HCA HealthONE Rose medical center in Denver.

January 26, 2025, 6:00am Health

Outside HCA HealthONE Rose medical center, the snow is flying. Inside, on the third floor, there’s a flurry of activity within the labor and delivery unit. Read story