Crocodile made herself pregnant - a first for her species
DNA analysis determined that the crocodile's nonviable fetus was 99.9% genetically identical to its mother.
Science
What is the Air Quality Index?
If you're seeing a thick haze outside your window, it's likely air pollution. Here's how to find out what the air quality is near you.
Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
When will the wildfire smoke clear? Here's what meteorologists say
Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.
What caused the 2023 Canada wildfires?
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
This orange lobster is a "one-in-30 million" find, experts say
The University of New England is also home to a blue lobster named Blueberry, a large lobster named Larry, and a famous yellow lobster, named Banana.
Scientists claim evidence that our distant relatives buried their dead
The lead scientist tells CBS News that the discoveries his team is making in the Rising Star cave system may force us to rethink "what it means to be human."
Sailing race takes competitors around the world while collecting climate data
The boats go where few scientific missions travel, making the data they collect especially valuable.
Scientists find potential predator that can kill spotted lanternflies
Authorities have urged people to do whatever they can to stop the invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly from spreading.
Multiple rare sightings of wolverine in California confirmed
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
Investigation
Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
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Midterm campaigns make final push as early voters hit the polls
At least 64 reported dead in high-speed train crash in Spain
No clear winner in Israeli election as polls suggest stalemate
Investigation
In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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Qatari mediators hand Iran new proposal to end the war
Grand jury won't indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony
Iran war has cost $47 billion, U.S. military says
