Opening date for Disney Skyliner gondolas announced

The opening date for the Disney Skyliner gondolas has been announced, according to Disney Parks blog.

Giant, human-sized jellyfish spotted off English coast

When British broadcaster and biologist Lizzie Daly prepared to explore the waters as part of her campaign, “Wild Ocean Week,” she never guessed she would come face-to-face with a giant jellyfish.

Boxing great Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker killed after being hit by car

Retired boxer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, who held world titles at four weight classes, has been killed after being hit by a car, Virginia Beach police said Monday.

Decorated soldier dies in combat operations in Afghanistan

U.S. military officials say a decorated Special Forces company sergeant major has died during combat operations in Afghanistan.

Barry weakens to tropical depression

Tropical Storm Barry has now weakened to a tropical depression, but forecasters warn flooding rains and tornadoes are still possible as the storm winds down.

Weakened Barry rolls into Louisiana, drenches Gulf Coast

Barry rolled into the Louisiana coast Saturday, flooding highways, forcing people to scramble to rooftops and dumping heavy rain that officials had feared could test the levees and pumps that were bolstered after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005.

Dog escapes alligator's jaws thanks to owner's dad

A golden retriever is recovering after being attacked by an alligator. Buddy Ackerman said he was walking his daughter's dog, Osi when a gator lunged out of the pond and grabbed the dog's hind legs.

Barry upgraded to Category 1 hurricane as it nears landfall off of Louisiana coastline

Tropical Storm Barry was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane as it inched closer to the Louisiana coast on Saturday morning with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, officials said.

SeaWorld Orlando welcomes whiskered baby walrus

SeaWorld Orlando has a proud new addition to its array of wildlife - a baby walrus!