California February 3 Girl, 12, dangles from ski chairlift in California before crashing to ground in terrifying video A 12-year-old girl walked away without major injuries after falling from a ski chairlift at Mammoth Mountain resort in California. The dramatic rescue attempt was caught on video.
0:00:23 VIDEO February 3 Heart-stopping video shows girl dangling from ski lift before sudden fall Viral footage captures a 12-year-old’s frightening fall at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort in California on Jan. 31, 2026. (Kristen Tellez via Storyful)
Travel February 3 Baby elephant makes historic arrival at Smithsonian's National Zoo as first birth in nearly 25 years Rare Asian elephant birth at Smithsonian's National Zoo marks first new calf in nearly 25 years, offering new hope for endangered species conservation efforts.
Massachusetts February 3 Families of 3 Massachusetts women who died at Belize resort file $100m lawsuit against hotel, Expedia: report Families of three Massachusetts women who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Belize resort have filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit.
Health February 3 Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn Health officials warn of potential measles risk at LAX and Disneyland after international traveler's visit. Here's what to know about windows of exposure.
Travel February 3 Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land American Airlines crew reported a strange blue light while landing at a Charlotte airport — sparking a safety investigation. The flight landed safely with no injuries.
United Kingdom February 3 UK govt-backed review says Britain’s national parks feel ‘white’ and unwelcoming Britain's countryside authorities launch new outreach programs targeting ethnic minorities after review finds rural areas perceived as "white" spaces.
Travel February 3 Mysterious cherub face pops up at sacred tourist site as officials launch investigation Controversy erupts over a restored fresco in Rome's Basilica of San Lorenzo showing a cherub that reportedly looks like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Officials are investigating.
World February 3 Who is the populist conservative president-elect in Costa Rica? Laura Fernández Delgado wins Costa Rica's presidential election with roughly 48% of the vote, set to become the country's second female president.
South America February 3 Trump to host Colombia’s Petro as drug trafficking expected to dominate high-stakes talks President Donald Trump and Colombia's Gustavo Petro meet Tuesday at the White House after a year of diplomatic turmoil, from deportation standoffs to visa revocations and trade tensions.
Lifestyle February 3 Palisades Fire disaster pushes Ring to close critical gaps in emergency visibility Ring, the smart-home safety brand, launches a new Fire Watch safety feature after the Pacific Palisades Fires, using AI to detect embers and smoke for real-time alerts.