Biden restores national monuments in Utah cut by Trump

President Joe Biden signed three proclamations Friday that restored two national monuments in Utah and a separate marine conservation area in New England.

California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias

The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.

California oil spill: 4,000-foot section of pipeline split, dragged out of place by up to 105 feet

Officials coordinating the response to the Orange County oil spill say divers have confirmed that a 4,000-foot section of a 17.7-mile pipeline was moved out of place -- by as much as 105 feet -- and a 13-inch "split" in the line was detected.

Drone photographer captures ‘Skittles rainbow of color’ in Utah

A drone captured the spectacular palette of fall colors in the landscape around the Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville on Oct. 2.

Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video

The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.

Ship anchored near oil pipeline made unusual movements

A massive cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored in the closest spot to a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to data collected by a marine navigation service. 

Ship’s anchor may have caused massive California oil spill, investigators say

A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast, according to federal investigators.

Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill

The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.

Endangered gray wolf spotted in Southern California may be from Oregon

An endangered gray wolf that traveled at least 1,000 miles from Oregon to California’s Central Coast before his tracking collar stopped giving signals in the spring may still be alive and roaming in Ventura County.

Shark bites surfer's thigh in waters near Bodega Bay

A surfer was bitten on the leg by a shark Sunday morning near Bodega Bay and airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.

Florida man uses trash bin to catch alligator

A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin. 

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

Days after Ariz. woman was found dead inside home, crews are dealing with subsequent rat infestation problem

On Sept. 23, a hoarding situation was discovered at a home in Peoria, and in the aftermath of the discovery, people living in the area are now dealing with a big rat problem. Meanwhile, crews are working to round up the rats.