Maddie Capron

1 day ago | miamiherald.com | Maddie Capron

Breakthroughs in DNA technology continue to bring resolution to decades-old cases once considered unsolvable. Techniques like forensic genetic genealogy and improved DNA profiling have led to numerous arrests and identifications in cold cases. These stories include the unmasking of a 1976 murder suspect through genealogical databases and the recent confession in a 1997 case marked by a blood-scrawled message. Take a look at the stories below.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Maddie Capron

Off California, a North Pacific right whale, one of fewer than 50 in U.S. waters, lingered near a research boat for 20 minutes, giving scientists a close look at this rare species. Anglers in Honduras witnessed orcas coordinating an attack on a sperm whale, revealing unique predation behaviors rarely documented in the Caribbean. Take a look at the stories below. “It’s hard to explain the sheer size and power of these incredible, intelligent animals,” the man who took the video wrote.

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Maddie Capron

Rescue teams in Poland and South Africa bravely freed entangled whales. Near Międzyzdroje, Poland, responders worked from an inflatable boat to cut away fishing nets from a 32-foot humpback whale, which then calmly swam to safety. In South Africa, a young humpback was rescued from lines anchoring it to the seafloor near Miller's Point, later reuniting with a larger whale nearby. Take a look at the stories. Humpback whales travel thousands of miles every year during migration seasons.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Maddie Capron

Surprising lottery wins change lives across the country. In Missouri, a man believed he won $50,000 but was stunned when his ticket was actually worth $2 million. Meanwhile, a North Carolina player discovered a Lucky for Life ticket bought at a Winston-Salem convenience store would bring $25,000 a year for life. Take a look at the stories below. The woman took home the game’s top prize.

1 week ago | kansascity.com | Maddie Capron

Whales have surprised scientists and spectators alike with bold appearances. This list of stories includes a killer whale teaching session off British Columbia, a fin whale in Massachusetts performing a rarely seen high fluking dive and a sperm whale's mysterious upriver journey in Ireland. Take a look at the stories below. The "unbelievable" sighting occurred off of British Columbia.