3D scans of Titanic wreckage reveal new details about fateful ship's final moments

The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage from England to New York City. The large ship struck an iceberg in 1912, and sank within three hours of the collision.

Fossil of prehistoric marine reptile discovered in Argentina field

A landowner in Argentina discovered the fossilized remains of a prehistoric marine reptile, identified as an ichthyosaur, in the province of Neuquén.

Elephants react to San Diego earthquake, swarm around young

The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.

Blue Origin launches all-female flight with Katy Perry, 5 others: 'Sisterhood'

Blue Origin launched an all-female space flight, which included Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, making history as the first all-female space crew since a solo flight in 1963.

Whale remains wash up at San Francisco's Crissy Field

The remains of a gray whale spotted at San Francisco's Crissy Field on Friday are those of a whale that was initially spotted dead last week, officials say. 

Fremont residents notified after dead bat tests positive for rabies

The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.

Dogs prohibited from some Presidio trails during coyote pupping season

The Presidio Trust has closed two popular trails for dog walkers due to coyotes in the area that may act aggressively as they protect their dens during pupping season.

Watch: Massive 5,000-pound sunfish dwarfs diver off Mexico coast

A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.

Several otters found dead near Sonoma County road

A North Bay community is on alert after four dead otters were spotted on the side of a road, which officials are calling a "troubling discovery."

Dead whales found in San Francisco Bay this week

The increased presence of whales in the bay may be causing vessels to strike them, but pending necropsies will determine the official cause of death.

Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack

A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.

5 new meerkats born at Oakland Zoo

Sandy, a meerkat at the Oakland Zoo, recently gave birth to five pups, the zoo shared.

This California 'hidden gem' is in bloom

It’s a time of the year when a magical scene blooms about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from San Francisco: a valley of hundreds of white calla lilies as far as the eye can see, set against the backdrop of the Monterey Bay.