Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud

Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.

NASA investigates possible space station battery that crashed through Florida home

NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home. 

The great April eclipse: All you need to know

How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.

Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed

The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.

How to get the best view of the solar eclipse

Where will the eclipse be in the sky? Here are some tips, tricks, and tools to help you figure it out ahead of time so you can get the best view.

Solar eclipse countdown: What to know with 1 week to go

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is now just a few days away. Millions of people will be able to step outside and see a very rare spectacle: The moon moving in front of the sun, either partially or completely blocking its light.

Cities have been eclipse-planning for months, ready to capitalize on tourism boom

The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.

Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists

A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.

Burger King giving out free Whoppers to celebrate 2024 solar eclipse — How to get one

Come April 8, as the solar eclipse captivates spectators from Texas to Maine, Burger King will be satisfying hungry crowds with an exclusive deal to mark this cosmic rarity.

Mountain lion spotted near Orinda home

An Orinda man says a mountain lion has been seen prowling near his home. 

Eloping under the eclipse: Couples to get hitched during rare solar event

Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.

Look out for comet, planets during the total solar eclipse

The temporary daytime darkness during the total solar eclipse also provides a good opportunity to observe some planets and even a colorful comet.

Big cat caught on camera leads to mountain lion fears in South San Francisco

There is a heightened sense of awareness, and in some cases fear, after the first deadly mountain lion attack to hit California in two decades.

FAA issues travel warning ahead of April's total solar eclipse

"Due to the high volume of traffic along the eclipse path, (airport) arrivals can expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods," the FAA said.

See it: Satellite images show Baltimore bridge before and after collapse

Maxar satellite images show the Francis Scott Key Bridge above the Patapsco River taken before the devastating crash. Photos taken around noon on Tuesday show the container ship under parts of the collapsed bridge and the search efforts underway around the crash site.