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Check out the surprising diversity of life living in the arid climate of Joshua Tree National Park. How many will you see?

The Petrified Forest National Park is home to a rich array of animal species that thrive in its varied habitats. Here you can ...

Part of Wayne Avenue in Dayton is closed after a massive tree fell on the road, crushing one car and resulting in the damage of another vehicle. The tree appears to have hit two cars — burying one ...