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Asteroid In 2040: NASA Says 'Low In The Sky' 460-Footer Won't Hit Earth

A recent study confirmed that a giant asteroid will be passing by the Earth in 28 years. While it was initially a concern, new footage of the asteroid 2011 AG5 has allowed astronomers to breathe a sigh of relief now that the 460-foot in width space projectile won't be crashing onto earth in 2040.

Airliner Crash-Lands on Road in Myanmar; 3 Dead, 11 Injured

An airliner crash-landed on a road in central Myanmar. An airliner crashed Tuesday on a road in Myanmar that left three dead and 11 injured. The Air Bagan flight was carrying Christmas tourists on a flight from Mandalay to Heho airport in Shan State.

Alligator Found in Detroit Taken to Home of Rescuer

A man in Detroit rescued an abandoned alligator and took it back to his home. A 5-foot-long alligator was discovered in a vacant lot in Detroit. The dangerous reptile was found Thursday night near Detroit's east side with outside temperatures just over freezing.