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150 Whales Die After Stranding In Australia

Wildlife officials in Australia said Sunday that 150 whales stranded on a remote coastline in Tasmania island, died after being battered by strong waves on rocks while rescuers frustratingly tried to save them.

Rescuers from the Tasmania state's Parks and Wildlife Service rushed to the remote site at Sandy Cape in an effort to save an estimated 12 whales spotted Saturday injured but still alive. However, the whales have died by Sunday.

Thirteen Zoo Animals Dead In 7-Year-Old's Killing Spree

A 7-year-old boy broke into an Australia zoo, killed 13 animals and fed them to a large crocodile.

According to reports, the boy broke into the Alice Springs Reptile Center Wednesday, apparently undetected by sensors because of his small size. The boy, whose name is not being released, was seen on security video killing three different lizards by bashing them with rocks. He then fed the dead animals to an 11-foot 440-pound saltwater crocodile named Terry.

13 Zoo Animals Dead In 7-Year-Old's Killing Spree

A 7-year-old boy broke into an Australia zoo, killed 13 animals and fed them to a large crocodile.

According to reports, the boy broke into the Alice Springs Reptile Center Wednesday, apparently undetected by sensors because of his small size. The boy, whose name is not being released, was seen on security video killing three different lizards by bashing them with rocks. He then fed the dead animals to an 11-foot 440-pound saltwater crocodile named Terry.

Florida Congressman's Son Arrested For Smuggling Aliens

The son of Rep. Allen Boyd (D-FL) has been arrested for allegedly smuggling illegal immigrants.

The congressman released a statement on Tuesday about the arrest of his 30-year-old son, John Boyd, in Wilcox, Arizona.

Alaskan Fishermen Rescue Family From Erupting Volcano On Aleutian Island

Ten people including three children were safely rescued by a fishing vessel in Aleutian Islands after being trapped as a volcano erupted, spewing rocks and ash.

According to U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Levi Read, 10 people were rescued south of the Okmok volcano on Umnak Island.