California’s Death Valley hits 130 degrees, could be among hottest ever

The National Weather Service tweeted Sunday that the temperature in Death Valley on Sunday hit 130 degrees, which, if confirmed, would be the hottest temperature officially verified since July 1913 in Death Valley.

A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan

An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan

Marine biology experts concerned following series of animal entanglements

The Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands has admitted eight California sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals since June 1 with entanglements of varying degrees.

Chronic fatigue syndrome may linger after COVID-19 recovery, medical experts say

Medical experts believe some recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition which can keep a person bedridden and unable to work for months.

4 bears hit by vehicles, 2 killed, in Yosemite National Park

The surviving bears were believed to be seriously injured after being hit by vehicles going faster than the 25 mile-an-hour speed limit, the Fresno Bee reported Saturday.

Midair collision kills Alaska state legislator, 6 others

Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered U.S. and state flags to be lowered to half-staff and to remain in that position of honor for Knopp until sunset Monday.

US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule

SpaceX and NASA plan to bring Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken back Sunday afternoon in the company's Dragon capsule, aiming for the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida Panhandle.

Washington state dams will not be removed to save salmon

The decision thwarts the desires of environmental groups that fought for two decades to breach the structures.

NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet

Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.