PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A person survived electrocution and a 40-foot-fall off of a powerline tower in southeast Portland after climbing the tower to take a selfie, Portland Fire & Rescue says.
PF&R says the incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday evening along the railroad tracks near Sellwood Riverfront Park.
A witness told PF&R the person was taking a selfie on the 40-foot-tall steel tower, and another witness described hearing " Read More...
Whitehall, PA (CNN) — A bald eagle is on the mend after crashing into a Pennsylvania home earlier this week.
These bird-versus-window collisions aren't as rare as you may think, and animal experts say there are ways to try to prevent them from happening.
It was certainly not a typical Tuesday for the people who live in this home on Madison Lane in Whitehall.
Around 5:30 in the evening, a bald eagle slammed into their front window, shattering the plate glass. Read More...
(TND) — The IRS this week warned of tax scams and inaccurate social media advice that could land taxpayers in hot water.
The IRS said it has found thousands of dubious claims sharing common themes.
People who seemingly aren’t eligible claimed legitimate, but limited, tax credits.
Many of the claims involve the fuel tax credit, the sick and family leave credit, and household employment taxes.
Myths persist that these are ways to obtain a huge refund, according to the IRS. Read More...