Update: Air quality alert active for Hudson Valley until early Friday

Firefighters rescue pigeon with tiny oxygen mask (see heartwarming video)

The pigeon approached firefighters responding to a vehicle fire.

Red Sox rotation includes clown, ‘Little Leaguer,’ veteran who can ‘live with’ not being liked, unfazed All-Star

The Red Sox have several interesting characters in their starting rotation, including a clown, a Little Leaguer, an emotionless All-Star, a cerebral veteran and a man of few words.

Michigan is rebuilding a failed U.P. dam to save wild rice beds

State officials say the Net River Dam is worth saving because the impoundment supports manoomin, a tribal cultural resource.

Hoover apartment declared a nuisance due to ‘deplorable, unsafe, unspeakable’ conditions

Hoover ordered urgent repairs at the Park at Hoover apartment complex after inspections revealed unsafe living conditions.

Urban Wildlife Rehabilitation to host Family Fun Day at Stanley Park on July 26

Urban Wildlife Rehabilitation will celebrate 25 years with a family event featuring live animals and fun activities at Stanley Park to raise funds for ongoing animal care.