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.

Who is the youngest person in space? Depends who you ask

Blue Origin has launched the oldest person, the youngest person and now the youngest woman into space – at least by their metric.

‘Almost identical’ dinosaur tracks found in Brazil and Africa. Here’s what that proves

More than 260 dinosaur footprints discovered in Brazil and Cameroon provide further evidence that South America and Africa were once connected as part of a giant continent millions of years ago, according to a recent study.

Rugby legend Percy Montgomery rescues stranded dolphin calf on Cape Town beach

Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.

Mountain lion spotted near Vacaville homes

The City of Vacaville is on high alert after a mountain lion was seen prowling near homes downtown, city officials said.