Officers visited the home twice after an initial visit failed to find the spotted snake. They visited again after the kids returned home and stumbled upon on it under a bedside table Bibb County Sheriff’s Office shared the story to Facebook in a post, explaining that animal enforcement officer Rebecca Galeazzo named the snake “Big Mama” thanks to its surprising size. “Animal Enforcement Officer Rebecca Galeazzo recently removed a six-foot Eastern Ratsnake she nicknamed ‘Big Mama’ from inside a bedroom....

According to a recent count, the hippo population in eastern Zaire – once one of the largest in the world – has dropped from 23,000 to 11,000 since the 1989 elephant ivory ban; the hippo ivory trade has grown exponentially since then. European and African activists are petitioning advocacy groups, including last week’s annual Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in Florida, for a ban on hippo poaching. But they say they’re a long way from putting an end to the slaughter....

The official Korean Central News Agency reported Wednesday, early Thursday local time, that Kim led the recent testing of a “long-range strategic cruise missile” in what he called yet another “warning to the enemy” and “a practical test of the absolute credibility and combat power of our nation’s war deterrent.” He said the test “demonstrated a thorough readiness to subdue the enemy with unconditional, maneuverable, precise and forceful counter-attacks” and said the country “must continue to expand the space for the operation of the nuclear strategic armed forces so that we can resolutely suppress any grave military crisis or war crisis that comes at any time and fully seize the initiative....

A resurfaced video of Kardashian, posted to Twitter over the weekend, shows the reality star gushing over Swift’s hit song Love Story. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight during a 2009 red carpet event, Kardashian was asked what the top song she was listening to was. “Number one song on my iPod, Taylor Swift,” the star revealed. “I’m the biggest Taylor Swift fan, I love watching her on Twitter, I just signed up for Twitter....

Time is right for Alexis to ditch Arsenal The Germany international’s future was placed in doubt towards the end of the 2016-17 season, when he complained about a lack of opportunities in the starting line-up. His comments led to speculation that he could reunite with former coach Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, while Manchester United and Atletico Madrid were also linked with a move. Kimmich, who has been used as a defender and midfielder at Bayern, believes he is at one of the world’s top three clubs but is eager to become a regular name on the team sheet next season and beyond....

Season 5 of the Netflix series covers the 1990s when Charles’ affair with Camilla became public knowledge via an explosive biography that the princess secretly co-operated with. The show has triggered a public backlash that reached as high as former Prime Minister John Major and actress Dame Judi Dench in Britain. Robert Lacey, author of Battle of Brothers and other royal books, told Newsweek that—in spite of the furor about the perception The Crown might harm the monarchy—the show in fact deals with legitimate questions over a marriage that would be unlikely in the modern world....

In addition, people are being encouraged to wear masks in other outdoor settings when social distancing isn’t possible. Public Health – Seattle & King County said masks will again be required for outdoor events of 500 or more people as of September 7, for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people over the age of 5. Outdoor masks are recommended for situations in which people ages 5 and up, regardless of vaccination status, are unable to socially distance by keeping 6 feet apart....

Muzzin hasn’t played for the Kings yet this season while recovering from an upper-body injury, but his new deal keeps him in Los Angeles through the 2019-20 season. “This is the place I want to stay, and I want to play here for a long time,” Muzzin said after practice at the Kings’ training complex. “I’m happy we got a deal done.” Los Angeles signed Muzzin as a free agent in January 2010 after he went undrafted in 2009, but he has evolved into a solid NHL defenseman with the potential for even more....

For Kinsley, the move marks another chapter in a brilliant yet eccentric career that has fueled the dreams of glib, ambitious Yuppies in the way their mothers might have fantasized about Grace Kelly. When he left The New Republic for TV, there were mutterings from his colleagues–especially those still earning five-figure salaries in print journalism–that he had shamefully traded possible greatness for celebrity. Hisresponse-maybe so, but what if it’s worth it?...

“To be honest with you, I’m focused on what we can do at the University of Georgia to get better. That’s the most important thing to me, getting better there,” Smart told Macon.com. Earlier in the week, Smart expressed concerns about the Wolverines and other programs holding spring practice in Florida. MORE: 20 great Jim Harbaugh faces | Harbaugh among Signing Day winners “I can’t comment other than to say they’re obviously trying to gain a competitive advantage,” Smart said Monday....

It isn’t so useful to throw for 300 yards, it turns out, when you go 30 for 49, you throw two interceptions and your team can’t run the ball with any kind of efficiency. Also, when 184 of your 316 yards come after your team trailed by 19 points in the fourth quarter, it kind of hollows out the numbers. MORE: Top Week 3 photos | Every team’s worst starting QB | Spector: Thursday Night Football is bad football...

In the clip, posted to TikTok by Megan Cottone, known online as thebeagleandthebun, a tiny grey and white kitten can be seen snoozing while snuggled next to a sleeping beagle. The little animals are lying on a white sofa on a red fluffy cover, and the golden ear of the dog is flopped over the baby cat’s head and shoulders. In the short video, which can be watched here, the TikTok user’s hand can be seen reaching across to lift the ear off the kitten, who stirs briefly only to nuzzle back down under its friend’s soft furry flaps....

On Monday, newly-promoted Super League side Kuala Lumpur (KL) announced their final signings ahead of the 2018 season. The City Boys have secured the services of Persib Bandung’s Achmad Jufriyanto Tohir, as well as Malaysia U23 and JDT II’s young star Syazwan Andik Ishak. According to club president Datuk Seri Adnan Ikshan, both the players have been signed on two year deals, which will see them play for the club until the end of the 2019 season....

During the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ series-clinching victory, Klay Thompson was drilled in the side of the head by an errant knee from Trevor Ariza. Thompson was cleared to play but stayed out of the game. He later dealt with concussion symptoms, the Warriors said. MORE: Contusion vs. concussion | Curry answers doubters Thompson was quickly escorted to the locker room for further evaluation, but ESPN’s Doris Burke reported that Thompson was not put through NBA concussion protocol testing....

Klinsmann has coached the U.S. for more than two years, compiling an overall record of 27-10-7. In 2013, he led the U.S. to one of the most successful years in team history, highlighted by the first place finish in CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. "One of the reasons we hired Jurgen as our head coach was to advance the program forward and we've seen the initial stages of that happening on the field and also off the field in various areas," said U....

Liverpool set to finish 6th without Mane Mane will sit out the remainder of the campaign due to a knee injury, which requires surgery following an awkward tangle with Leighton Baines during last week’s Merseyside derby victory over Everton. The news has come as a blow to Liverpool’s top-four hopes, having watched Mane scored 13 goals and add five assists in 27 appearances. However, Klopp believes Liverpool have shown they are capable of performing in the Senegal international’s absence – pointing to the chances created without Mane in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth....

Two months earlier, Antonio Conte’s description of the division’s pacesetters was opposite yet equal. Before Liverpool authoritatively swaggered to a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge, he correctly predicted they were “the worst possible team to play now.” Preceding that statement, Arsene Wenger had admitted the Gunners were “completely shocked” during a 15-minute period on the opening weekend of the campaign when Klopp’s men had their backs up and boots on Arsenal’s throats....

Mohamed Salah scored twice to put Liverpool well in control at Anfield, with the equally impressive Philippe Coutinho adding a third after the interval. Sakho 7/1 FGS with dabblebet While it will be Salah and Coutinho who get most of the plaudits, Moreno - who has been impressive this season following a difficult campaign in 2016-17 - was solid again at the back, and Klopp was quick to reach out to the Spaniard’s partner after his no-show at the birth....

The German arrived at Anfield in October 2015 on the back of Brendan Rodgers’ dismissal. He was acquired with the intention of bringing the good times back to Merseyside, with Liverpool having failed to lift a trophy since 2012. That barren run has continued throughout Klopp’s reign and he admits that the pressure on him to deliver could see him walk away if silverware is secured. He told reporters ahead of a Premier League clash with Arsenal on Friday, with his opposite number Arsene Wenger having spent 21 years at the Gunners helm: “Even if you win something, which everyone here is desperately waiting for, it could be the moment I say ‘OK, but now we have to leave it’....