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Big cats are the new big idea for reducing the deer population in the Northeast, where growing numbers of bucks and does wander through backyards and onto roads -- where they pose a danger to themselves and humans. A group of scientists is calling for re-introducing cougars into states like New York and New Jersey in an attempt to lower the exploding whitetail deer population. They say the 220-pound predators are a natural solution to a problem that causes 1.2 milllion car accidents per year, including 200 fatalities. "Recolonization by large caivores could provide an efficient solution to the problem of deer overabundance,” wrote study authors Laura Prugh, a wildlife scientist at the...

A New Jersey suburb known for its tree-lined streets and stately, multimillion-dollar homes has been transformed into a battleground over both a proposed mosque and the free speech rights of residents who oppose the project. Beards, a township of about 27,000 an hour west of New York City, has been cleaved by controversy since 2011, when its Plaing Board took up a proposal for a 4,250-square-foot mosque in a residential neighborhood known as Liberty Coer. The applicant, Islamic Society of Basking Ridge, is led by a former Beards mayor and has filed a federal civil rights suit accusing members of the board of religious discrimination in ultimately rejecting the project. Related Image ...

A New Jersey suburb known for its tree-lined streets and stately, multimillion-dollar homes has been transformed into a battleground over both a proposed mosque and the free speech rights of residents who oppose the project. Beards, a township of about 27,000 an hour west of New York City, has been cleaved by controversy since 2011, when its Plaing Board took up a proposal for a 4,250-square-foot mosque in a residential neighborhood known as Liberty Coer. The applicant, Islamic Society of Basking Ridge, is led by a former Beards mayor and has filed a federal civil rights suit accusing members of the board of religious discrimination in ultimately rejecting the project. Related Image ...

The 10-year-old son of a Kansas state lawmaker died in an "apparent accident" Sunday on a water slide billed as the world's largest at a water park in Kansas City, Kansas, according to officials and the boy's family. Kansas City Chief of Police Terry Ziegler said on Twitter that his officers were working "an apparent accident death investigation." Authorities did not immediately identify the child who died at Schlitterbahn Waterpark, but state Rep. Scott Schwab and his wife released a statement saying it was their son Caleb Thomas Schwab. "Since the day he was bo, he brought abundant joy to our family and all those he came in contact with," said the statement, which asked for privacy a...

The 10-year-old son of a Kansas state lawmaker died Sunday on a water slide billed as the world's largest at a water park in Kansas City, Kansas, according to officials and the boy's family. Authorities did not immediately identify the child who died at Schlitterbahn Waterpark, but state Rep. Scott Schwab and his wife released a statement saying it was their son Caleb Thomas Schwab. "Since the day he was bo, he brought abundant joy to our family and all those he came in contact with," said the statement, which asked for privacy as the family grieves. Schlitterbahn spokeswoman Winter Prosapio said the child died on one of the park's main attractions, Verruckt, a 168-foot-tall water slid...

Aug. 7, 2016: A 12-year-old boy was killed in an accident on a ride at the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fox 4) The 10-year-old son of a Kansas state lawmaker died Sunday on a water slide billed as the world's largest at a water park in Kansas City, Kansas,according to officials and the boy's family. Authorities did not immediately identify the boy who died at Schlitterbahn Waterpark, in Kansas City, Kansas, but Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab and his wife released a statement saying it was their son Caleb Thomas Schwab. "Since the day he was bo, he brought abundant joy to our family and all those he came in contact with," said the statement, which asked for privacy as...

MOOSE, Wyo. – An Ohio teenager located by searchers two days after she vanished in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park cut and dyed her hair, changed her clothes and fled when authorities initially approached her, officials said Saturday. MISSING PERSON: Fauna Jackson search enters 2nd day. Call 307.739.3517 with info. Summary: https://t.co/tsSEtvrLFZ pic.twitter.com/SDIUkQV5lY — Grand Teton NP (@GrandTetonNPS) August 5, 2016 Fauna Jackson, 16, was uninjured and taken to a hospital to be checked out. The National Park Service said the incident is "under investigation." Jackson, who is from Cinciati, was found near the Snake River Overlook about 4 miles from where she was last seen on Thurs...

Firefighters leave the bar where a fire broke in Rouen, weste France, Saturday Aug.6, 2016. A fire swept through a Friday night birthday party at a bar in the Normandy city of Rouen, killing at least 13 people and injuring six others, French authorities said. (AP Photo/Kamil Zihnioglu) PARIS – A fast-moving fire that appeared to be accidental swept through a birthday party in a basement bar in northwest France, killing at least 13 people and injuring six others, authorities said Saturday. More than 80 firefighters battled the early Saturday blaze at the downtown Cuba Libre bar in the city of Rouen, Mayor Yvon Robert said, calling the fire "very brief." The birthday party was "a moment of...

MOOSE, Wyo. – An Ohio teenager located by searchers two days after she vanished in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park cut and dyed her hair, changed her clothes and fled when authorities initially approached her, officials said Saturday. MISSING PERSON: Fauna Jackson search enters 2nd day. Call 307.739.3517 with info. Summary: https://t.co/tsSEtvrLFZ pic.twitter.com/SDIUkQV5lY — Grand Teton NP (@GrandTetonNPS) August 5, 2016 Fauna Jackson, 16, was uninjured and taken to a hospital to be checked out. The National Park Service said the incident is "under investigation." Jackson, who is from Cinciati, was found near the Snake River Overlook about 4 miles from where she was last seen on Thurs...

A woman was mauled to death and another was seriously injured when they were attacked by Siberian tigers at a wildlife park in Beijing. The pair reportedly got into an argument while driving around Beijing Badaling Wildlife World, which ended when one of the women decided to get out of their car. CCTV footage shows the moment a tiger leaps at the woman from behind, grabbing her and pulling her away from the vehicle. The attack prompted a man and a woman to get out of the car to chase after the tiger in a bid to help. The second woman was killed by a tiger, which then carried her body away. It is reported that park staff rushed to help the pair, but were only able to save one of them. T...

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) (2nd R) attends a LGBT Pride Month reception at the White House in Washington, U.S. June 9, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Est - RTSGTOQ A new trove of leaked emails seem to show that top officials at the Democratic National Committee openly mocked and criticized Sen. Beie Sanders during the primary race against Hillary Clinton -- a startling revelation that raises questions about the Democratic Party’s impartiality and an issue that could play out poorly at the party’s convention this week in Philadelphia. Leaked e-mails of DNC show plans to destroy Beie Sanders. Mock his heritage and much more. On-line from Wikileakes, ...

DEVELOPING:A suspected sniper who was in a standoff with Dallas Police early Friday reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound hours after five officers were killed and several others were wounded in an attack targeting law enforcement officers during a protest march. Dallas Police Chief David Brown said the suspect that was holed up in a downtown parking garage had exchanged gunfire with officers for 45 minutes and claimed "the end is coming", as well as saying that he had planted bombs across Dallas and wanted to hurt more officers. KDFW-TV reported the suspect shot himself at around 2:15 a.m. local time. Brown also said authorities had earlier taken a woman into custod...

DEVELOPING:Dallas Police were in a standoff early Friday with a suspected sniper who, along with at least one other shooter, targeted law enforcement officers during a protest march, killing four and injuring seven other officers as well as one civilian. More suspects may be at large. Dallas Police Chief David Brown said the suspect holed up in a downtown parking garage had exchanged gunfire with officers for 45 minutes and claimed "the end is coming", as well as saying that he had planted bombs across Dallas and wanted to hurt more officers. Brown also said authorities had earlier taken a woman into custody near the garage. Two men were also being questioned after police pursued their...

Donald Trump on Monday spent part of his July 4thwith Sen. Joni Est -- fueling speculation that the Iowafreshmansenator could be on the short list of his vice presidential picks. Est told Fox News they had a "good conversation," adding,"I will continue to share my insights with Donald about the need to strengthen our economy, keep our nation safe, and ensure America is always a strong, stabilizing force around the globe." I look forward to meeting @joniest today in New Jersey. She has done a great job as Senator of Iowa! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2016 Earlier, Trump tweeted, "I look forward to meeting (Est) today in New Jersey. She has done a great job as Senator of...

Donald Trump tweeted Monday he would spend part of his July 4th with Sen. Joni Est -- fueling speculation that the Iowa senator could be on the short list of his vice presidential picks. "I look forward to meeting (Est) today in New Jersey. She has done a great job as Senator of Iowa!" Trump tweeted about the freshman lawmaker. There was no immediate response from Est. I look forward to meeting @joniest today in New Jersey. She has done a great job as Senator of Iowa! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2016 Over the weekend, Trump met with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and his wife, though a Pence spokesman said "nothing was offered." The spokesman, Marc Lotter, added, "The goveor...

Donald Trump tweeted Monday he would spend part of his July 4th with Sen. Joni Est -- fueling speculation that the Iowa senator could be on the short list of his vice presidential picks. "I look forward to meeting (Est) today in New Jersey. She has done a great job as Senator of Iowa!" Trump tweeted about the freshman lawmaker. There was no immediate response from Est. I look forward to meeting @joniest today in New Jersey. She has done a great job as Senator of Iowa! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2016 Over the weekend, Trump met with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and his wife, though a Pence spokesman said "nothing was offered." The spokesman, Marc Lotter, added, "The goveor...

Officials believe an “explosive hobbyist” may have left behind the device that detonated when an 18-year-old man’s foot landed on it in New York’s Central Park on Sunday moing, creating a blast that resulted in a severe leg injury for the man. Coor Golden was in surgery at Bellevue Hospital on Sunday evening with a grisly left leg wound that authorities said earlier in the day could require “possible amputation.” Officials said there was no evidence the incident was terror-related, and the working theory revolved around a person testing explosives, perhaps in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. Related Image Expand / Contract A man is loaded into an ambulance after he was injured...

Officials believe an “explosive hobbyist” may have left behind the device that detonated when an 18-year-old man’s foot landed on it in New York’s Central Park on Sunday moing, creating a blast that resulted in a severe leg injury for the man. Coor Golden was in surgery at Bellevue Hospital on Sunday evening with a grisly left leg wound that authorities said earlier in the day could require “possible amputation.” Officials said there was no evidence the incident was terror-related, and the working theory revolved around a person testing explosives, perhaps in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. Related Image Expand / Contract A man is loaded into an ambulance after he was injured...

Medics stand over a man who was injured after an explosion in Central Park. (Reuters) Officials believe an “explosive hobbyist” may have left behind the device that detonated when an 18-year-old man’s foot landed on it in New York’s Central Park on Sunday moing, creating a blast that resulted in a severe leg injury for the man. Coor Golden was in surgery at Bellevue Hospital on Sunday evening with a grisly left leg wound that authorities said earlier in the day could require “possible amputation.” Officials said there was no evidence the incident was terror-related, and the working theory revolved around a person testing explosives, perhaps in advance of the Fourth of July holiday. Rela...

Medics stand over a man who was injured after an explosion in Central Park. (Reuters) A man suffered a severe leg injury Sunday after he was hit by an explosion in New York’s Central Park while climbing a rock. Fire officials said Coor Golden, 18,may require a “possible amputation,” multiple outlets reported. Police and the bomb squad were on the scene. Related Image Expand / Contract A man is loaded into an ambulance after he was injured in an explosion in Central Park. (Reuters) The blast, which occurred just before 11 a.m., may have been caused by a firework, NBC New York reported, citing a law enforcement source. Police told reporters at the scene that traces of fireworks wrappe...