Puppies join for yoga class in India
PUPPY YOGA: A yoga studio in India specializes in sessions paired with pooches. Paws and Poses held a Valentine's Day-themed event recently featuring 11 rescue puppies up for adoption. Check out the puppy poses.
Couples Kiss for Hours in Mexico City Kiss Contest
MEXICO CITY VALENTINE'S KISS CONTEST: Thirty couples gathered in Mexico City on Wednesday (2/14) to participate in a Valentine's themed kiss contest. Last year's winning couple took home the title after locking lips for more than four hours. The competition offered a cash prize of 4,000 pesos, about 235 US dollars, to the couple who could kiss the longest.
New species skeleton panda sea squirt discovered in Japan
SKELETON PANDA SEA SQUIRT: A new species of sea creature that has a distinctive skeleton-like body structure and black spots that resemble a panda has been discovered in Japan. The "skeleton panda sea squirt," which is what some Japanese termed the creature, measures two centimeters in length. On February 1, Japanese researchers published a paper about the species declaring its official scientific name as Clavelina ossipandae, which means "little bottle," "skeleton," and "panda-like appearance."
Animals enjoy Valentine's Day treats at the Brookfield Zoo
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY: Animals enjoyed heart-shaped treats and items in celebration of Valentine's Day at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois recently. The zoo said the grey seals and bottlenose dolphins chomped on their ice and gelatin treats, while Sasha the Amur leopard devoured a raw meat heart. The zoo also said Jasper the pink cockatoo tossed the heart-shaped paper cutouts rather than eating the sliced strawberries he was given.
Students form giant heart to mark six years since Parkland shooting
PARKLAND REMEMBRANCE: Elementary school students formed a giant heart on a field in Coral Springs, Florida, on Wednesday (2/14). The heart was formed to mark the six-year anniversary since the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The school district says it has become a tradition since the tragedy, with different schools forming the heart each year.
Valentine's Day decorations unveiled at the White House
TO AMERICA WITH LOVE: The White House unveiled its Valentine's Day decorations on Wednesday (2/14). The "Valentine to the Country" installation featured a large wooden envelope with a message from first lady Jill Biden and large sweethearts painted with messages of gratitude, love, and optimism. The White House said Valentine's Day is one of the first lady's favorite holidays.
Puppies battle it out during Puppy Bowl at Nashville Zoo
PUPPY BOWL: Team Paws and Team Claws battled it out on the field during the first ever Music City Puppy Bowl at the Nashville Zoo in Tennessee on Sunday (2/11). Social media star Doug the Pug kicked off gametime by throwing a plush toy onto the field. Team Paws was declared the winner, having dragged a toy into the endzone the most amount of times. The event was organized in partnership with the Nashville Humane Association. All 10 furry athletes, and one cheerleader were adopted by new families.
River otters play with frozen hearts at zoo in Wisconsin
OTTER-LY LOVELY: Some North American river otters were seen playing around with frozen "hearts" at the Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin on February 1. The zoo said the hearts were filled with fish and turned red with animal-safe food coloring. The zoo also added that the otters are intelligent, and they know to push the ice into the water so it thaws faster, and they can get the fish inside sooner.
Most Americans want Travis Kelce as a football player neighbor
FAMOUS NEIGHBORS: Which football player would you like to have as your next-door neighbor? A survey from Zillow reveals who people would like to live next to ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
2024 Olympic Medals Unveiled in Paris
OLYMPIC MEDALS UNVEILED: Olympic Games organizers unveiled the medals athletes will be awarded at this year's Olympic Games in Paris - and they include an iconic piece of the city. Each of the gold, silver, and bronze medals include a hexagonal piece of iron taken from the Eiffel Tower. The chunks of metal were stripped of paint, polished and varnished for their second life. The medals are also stamped with “Paris 2024” and the Olympic Games logo.
America's favorite parts of the Super Bowl
SUPER BOWL FAVORITES: What's your favorite part about Super Bowl Sunday? A new CBS News poll reveals what Americans are hoping to see during the big faceoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on February 11.
Panda cubs make debut in China in celebration of Lunar New Year
PANDA PARTY: Panda cubs were seen squirming around as they made their public debut at two Giant Panda reserves in China on Tuesday (2/6). In all, 34 panda babies were born in 2023. The celebration marked the Lunar New Year, according to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
How Americans plan to spend Super Bowl Sunday
SUPER BOWL SPENDING: What are your plans for Super Bowl Sunday? A record number of Americans are set to tune into the big game, according to the National Retail Federation. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will go head-to-head in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday (2/11) on CBS.
Man plays vertical hanging piano in Germany
HANGING PIANO: Swiss pianist Alain Roche played a piano hanging vertically in the air in Munich, Germany, on Monday (2/5). The pianist was suspended nearly 33 feet with the help of a crane while playing music as part of his "Piano Vertical" art project. The musician said he plans to play every day before sunrise for 182 days, from winter to summer solstice.
Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers arrive for Super Bowl in Las Vegas
SUPER BOWL ARRIVALS: The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers arrived in Las Vegas proudly waving their respective teams' flags on Sunday (2/4). The teams' arrivals come exactly a week ahead of the big Super Bowl rematch on February 11 after playing head-to-head back in 2020.
Customers cuddle with pigs at cafe in Japan
MICRO PIG CAFE: A café in Tokyo, Japan, has people going hog wild. Check out the Mipig Cafe.
Three-year-old boy rescued from Hello Kitty toys claw machine in Australia
CLAW MACHINE KID: Police rescued three-year-old Ethan Hopper who managed to get himself stuck inside a "Hello Kitty" toys claw machine in Brisbane, Australia, on January 27. The boy entered through the machine's prize dispenser shoot. After his family and officers coached the toddler into moving into a far corner, officers broke the glass, and picked up the boy safely.
Dogs dress up for Carnival festivities in Brazil
CANINE CARNIVAL: Dogs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, dressed to the nines in costumes for Carnival festivities recently. The canine carnival is a yearly event that runs alongside other celebrations and elaborate parades in Rio. An estimated $971.55 million will be earned during the celebrations, according to the Rio Tourism Company.
Jack Russell terrier catches waves in Peru
SURF'S PUP: Efruz the Jack Russell terrier was seen catching waves with his owner off the coast of San Bartolo, Peru, on Thursday (1/26). His owner Mauro Canella is a surf instructor and said he used the same techniques to teach the dog as he does humans.
Monarch butterflies fill skies in Mexico
MONARCH MIGRATION: Swarms of monarch butterflies filled the skies of a forest in Mexico on Tuesday (1/23). The butterflies travel up to 2,000 miles from the U.S. and Canada to escape the cold temperatures. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the species as "vulnerable."
