The moose hunting season is canceled in Minnesota because of a sharp decline in the moose population. The Department of Natural Resources says its census of the numbers shows they are "extremely disappointing" at about 2,760. Researchers are trying to find out why Minnesota's signature animal is declining in population.... more »
A moose on the loose in a neighborhood in Utah triggered a police chase. Division of Wildlife Resources agents tried to corner him, but the wandering bull moose kept running away. It was stopped when one officer shot him with a tranquilizer dart. The moose was then loaded on a... more »
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - An 85-year-old Alaska woman used a grain shovel to fend off an agitated moose that was stomping her husband. George Murphy says his wife saved his life. The Anchorage Daily News says the 82-year-old pilot, who flew for three decades for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race,... more »
VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood. A Vatican official says a commission of theologians approved a miracle... more »
BATON ROUGE - Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne has received new responsibilities from state lawmakers, giving him oversight of a board that promotes Louisiana seafood. Dardenne... more »
HOUMA - Authorities say six Terrebonne Parish oystermen were arrested for taking oysters during a closed season. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested... more »