COVID-19 variant R.1 is ‘something really to watch,' researcher says
R.1 is not a CDC variant of concern or interest
FBI: Man kicks, chokes flight attendant with necktie on Puerto Rico-bound plane
Six or seven flight crew members had to restrain a passenger who allegedly tried to storm the flight deck of a JetBlue plane bound from Boston to Puerto Rico on Wednesday evening.
Space Force prototype uniform draws comparisons to ‘Battlestar Galactica’
The Space Force unveiled a new prototype uniform this week — which immediately drew comparisons to the uniforms worn by officers in the 2000s TV series “Battlestar Galactica.”
Florida woman, 74, injured while rescuing pet dog during gator attack
The 74-year-old said she was walking her dog near a Florida lake when she removed the leash for 'Nala' to play in the water. That's when the gator attack happened, and the Florida woman jumped in to help. She didn't walk away without her own injuries.
'It's pretty wild': Idaho hunter finds remains of man missing for 53 years
Raymond Jones was last seen on Sept. 7, 1968, while bow hunting for mountain goats in central Idaho. His remains were found on Friday.
Betty Reid Soskin: Oldest active National Park Service ranger turns 100
Betty Reid Soskin is known as being a civil rights activist, musician and pioneering businesswoman and was also awarded a commemorative coin personally presented to her by President Barack Obama in 2016 for being the oldest ranger in the park service.
Squish on sight: State officials urging residents to kill Instagram-worthy insect
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
Autumnal equinox 2021: Here’s when fall officially starts
Sept. 22, 2021, marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s when the leaves may start to change and more.
Spider monkey named 'J' smuggled into U.S. now living at Brevard Zoo
A 5-month-old black-handed spider monkey named ‘J’ is making his home at the zoo after authorities say someone was caught attempting to smuggle the animal into the country.
US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
Schumer calls for federal help to kill mosquitoes in NY amid cases of West Nile Virus
"New York is itching to end this mosquito problem and we are going to provide the dollars so we can scratch that itch," Schumer said.
How to see the harvest moon
Also known as the fruit or barley moon or the corn moon, the harvest moon will appear full for around three days starting Monday night.
Volcano erupts on Spain's Canary Islands, threatening homes
A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma has erupted after a weeklong buildup of seismic activity, prompting authorities to speed up evacuations for some 1,000 people.
'That was a heck of a ride': Inspiration4 crew returns back to Earth
The first private, all-civilian crew to go into orbit is back home on Earth.
Singapore zoo: Panda father celebrates gender reveal party
Keepers at a Singapore zoo have confirmed that the first panda cub to be born there is a male, and they enlisted the help of proud dad Kai Kai to help spread the word.
Reviving the mammoth raises questions of ethics, consequences
A private company is aiming to revive the woolly mammoth, raising questions about ethics and unintended consequences.
Baby giraffe: Oklahoma zoo welcomes healthy female calf
The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomed the newest adorable addition to their animal family, a healthy and tall female baby giraffe.