'Cocaine cat' escaped from owner during traffic stop, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat broke its leg and later tested positive for cocaine.

5-year-old angler reels in record catch

It's not the first time 5-year-old Akeley's skills have been in the spotlight.

Wild Wednesday: All about the Ankole
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FOX 26 checks in with the Houston Zoo for another segment of Wild Wednesdays!

Japan destroys H3 rocket minutes after launch over 2nd-stage failure

Japan’s new H3 rocket was carrying an Earth observation satellite and an infrared sensor developed to monitor missile activity.

'Calling 911 on stars': California sheriff asks residents to stop reporting planets in sky

Two shiny dots in the sky Wednesday night apparently startled some residents in California's Central Valley. The Stanislaus County sheriff took to Facebook Thursday to tell people they shouldn't call 911 as NASA confirmed the stars were in fact Jupiter and Venus.

Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen

When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.  

Time zone debate hits the moon; world asks what time is it really on the lunar body?

A joint international effort is underway to set a time zone on the moon. The natural satellite makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days, but the moon takes nearly 30 days to complete a full lunar day.

Texas ranked 2nd best state for horse lovers, according to study

Texas also had the biggest number of equestrian programs, adoptable rescue horses, tack shops, and the second most number of equestrian clubs and horse fence builders.

Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast

The video captures sharks surrounding a boat as they feast on fish with their fins flailing as the fishermen get doused with water.

New research could potentially end peanut allergies
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Whether its crunchy or smooth, peanut butter can be delicious but also deadly for some with severe allergies. However, groundbreaking research is looking to provide relief and safety to those in need.