Whale last seen decades ago found alive, but discovery ends in "heartbreak"
A humpback last seen in the 1990s died earlier this month after washing ashore on a remote island in the Atlantic, about 110 miles off Nova Scotia.
Dog sniffs out 354 pounds of meth hidden in truck at U.S. border
The drugs were found and collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso Del Norte international crossing.
Man facing murder charges in disappearance of missing couple
Authorities arrested a suspect on murder and kidnapping charges in connection with the disappearance of a married couple in Washington state.
Missing Florida mom found dead in estranged husband's storage unit
Shakeira Rucker died from an apparent gunshot wound. Authorities say they found her body inside a storage unit registered to her estranged husband.
Hiker dies on trail in Grand Canyon, second such fatality in 2 months
A 55-year-old man died while trying to hike Bright Angel Trail, which takes hikers from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the Colorado River.
Kaitlin Armstrong found guilty in murder of cyclist Anna "Mo" Wilson
Jurors have reached a verdict for Kaitlin Armstrong, the Texas woman on trial for Mo Wilson's murder in May 2022.
Runner banned for 12 months after admitting to using car to finish race
Joasia Zakrzewski admitted to using a car to complete part of the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool ultramarathon, a 50-mile race, in April.
Mattel walked back children's hospital donation, lawsuit claims
Mattel, the toy company behind the Barbie franchise, is facing a complaint alleging it failed to follow through on a huge donation it promised UCLA children's hospital.
Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash musical to open in London
"Gwyneth Goes Skiing" debuts Dec. 13 at London's Pleasance Theatre, and is booked for a limited run through Dec. 23.
"World's most dangerous bird" emerges from ocean, stunning onlookers
A cassowary — a flightless bird that can grow to be as tall as an adult human — rose from the water along the shores of Australia's Bingil Bay.
Iceland says likelihood of volcanic eruption is significant amid earthquakes
Icelandic officials detected around 900 quakes on Monday alone, mainly near a coastal town on the southern peninsula that was evacuated Friday night.
NASA telescopes capture "Christmas tree" view of universe
Sparkling and colorful images of faraway galaxy clusters recently released by NASA show one of the most detailed views of the universe ever taken.
Prince William's Earthshot Prize Awards held
The Earthshot Prize annually recognizes five innovators addressing the environmental crisis through Prince William's climate-focused charity.
Megan Rapinoe injured during final match of her legendary soccer career
Rapinoe sustained a non-contact injury during the first half of the National Women's Soccer League Championship match on Saturday.
Pentagon identifies 5 U.S. troops killed in military helicopter crash
The service members were identified as Stephen R. Dwyer, Shane M. Barnes, Tanner W. Grone, Andrew P. Southard and Cade M. Wolfe.