WATCH: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew completes first private spacewalk

Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 integrated payment processing solutions, participated in the first ever private spacewalk by a group of astronauts who left a SpaceX capsule after a delay of a few hours, testing a new line of spacesuits in the company's riskiest mission yet.

A record number of human beings are now in orbit

For the first time, there are 19 human beings orbiting the planet. They represent three different countries and are aboard three different spacecraft.

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Delta plane collision to be investigated by FAA

At Atlanta airport Tuesday mid-morning morning, a Delta Airlines jumbo jet with 221 Tokyo-bound passengers collided with and knocked the tail off a much smaller Lafayette, Louisiana-bound Delta Endeavor Air regional jet with 56 passengers on board.

Boyles Fire in Clearlake burns structures and vehicles

The Boyles Fire in Clear Lake is 40 t0 45% contained, holding steady at 76 acres burned, but serious damage has already been done. So far, at least 30 structures, mostly homes, and as many as 50 vehicles have been damaged or destroyed as the wind blown fire swept through this residential neighborhood.

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth without astronauts

The troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft parachuted into the New Mexico desert overnight, without the astronauts it carried to the International Space Station in early June.

Mountain lion seen walking through downtown Salinas

A mountain lion seen on video walking past shops in the Old Town district of Salinas early Thursday morning hasn't been seen since, but authorities are urging residents to be aware of their surroundings.

Girl, age 12, wins top fishing prize of 'Master Angler Milestone': 'She does it all'

Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

California Henge: Here's how to catch the best view in San Francisco

A stunning glow-up of the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge drew photographers of all skill levels and those looking to snap a social media moment to gather along California Street at sunrise on Monday.  

Gray wolves making historic comeback in California

After being on the verge of extinction in California, the gray wolf is making an historic comeback to the state.The last gray wolf in California was killed in 1924.

NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from troubled Starliner capsule

A NASA astronaut at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday reported hearing a "strange noise" coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft just days before it is set to leave the station and return to Earth on autopilot.

Watch: Massive fireball wows onlookers in four states

A massive fireball stunned onlookers as it streaked across four states. Scientists are now on the hunt for pieces that may have fallen to the ground.