It's almost time for the iconic groundhog Punxsutawney Phil to come out of hibernation. After a uniquely harsh winter for some parts of the country, people may be hoping that Phil does not see his ...

Feb. 2 (UPI) --Are you prepared for another six weeks of winter? In an annual tradition, Punxsutawney Phil made that prediction when he saw his shadow during the annual Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 in ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto.

However, in the old country other animals were used, but the plentifulness of groundhogs made them a good candidate in the US. Technically, the official start of spring is March 20, but the ...