Iran denies downing plane, says US and Canada should share evidence
Western leaders said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a missile just hours after Iran launched around a dozen ballistic missiles at two U.S. bases in Iraq.
Western leaders said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a missile just hours after Iran launched around a dozen ballistic missiles at two U.S. bases in Iraq.
Stinky surprise: Skunk gets stuck in Mill Valley dryer vent
The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.
The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.
Preservationists want to stop expansion plans at Liberty National
Caven Point, on the edge of Jersey City, across the Hudson River from New York City, with views of the Statue of Liberty, boasts a mile-long stretch of beach that can feel light years away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Caven Point, on the edge of Jersey City, across the Hudson River from New York City, with views of the Statue of Liberty, boasts a mile-long stretch of beach that can feel light years away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
JetBlue announces plans to go carbon-neutral, power some flights with 'sustainable aviation fuel'
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
Westchester teen discovers new planet
Wolf Cukier of Scarsdale wrote his name into history at NASA, discovering a new planet just three days into a six-week internship at NASA.
Wolf Cukier of Scarsdale wrote his name into history at NASA, discovering a new planet just three days into a six-week internship at NASA.
Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
‘Wolf Moon’: First full moon of 2020 will also coincide with lunar eclipse
A "Full Wolf Moon" will be visible Jan. 10, and for some parts of the world, be accompanied by a penumbral lunar eclipse.
A "Full Wolf Moon" will be visible Jan. 10, and for some parts of the world, be accompanied by a penumbral lunar eclipse.
US officials: 'Highly likely' Iran downed Ukrainian jetliner
Two U.S. officials suggested it could well have been a mistake.
Two U.S. officials suggested it could well have been a mistake.
First launch of busy 2020 is also first launch for Space Force
Last night’s SpaceX satellite launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station was the first mission conducted with the support of the nation’s newest military service, less than a month after President Trump signed the bill authorizing its creation.
Last night’s SpaceX satellite launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station was the first mission conducted with the support of the nation’s newest military service, less than a month after President Trump signed the bill authorizing its creation.
Squirrel destroys home, insurance company won't cover damage
An Atlanta couple said they came home from a winter vacation to find their house had been ransacked by an unusual suspect: a squirrel.
An Atlanta couple said they came home from a winter vacation to find their house had been ransacked by an unusual suspect: a squirrel.
FAA issues emergency restriction for Iraq, Iran, Persian Gulf airspace after Iran missile attacks
The FAA notice comes hours after Iran took responsibility for firing more than a dozen ballistic missiles into Iraq that targeted U.S. and coalition forces.
The FAA notice comes hours after Iran took responsibility for firing more than a dozen ballistic missiles into Iraq that targeted U.S. and coalition forces.
Thousands of Christmas trees donated to repair sand dunes in New Jersey
New Jersey asked people to donate 200 discarded Chrismas trees to help rebuild sand dunes. The DEP got 2,000 trees.
New Jersey asked people to donate 200 discarded Chrismas trees to help rebuild sand dunes. The DEP got 2,000 trees.
Volunteers knit koala mittens, joey pouches for Australia wildlife injured by bushfires
knitters and crafters all over the world have answered the call to action, making thousands of protective pouches and blankets for native wildlife displaced by the crisis.
knitters and crafters all over the world have answered the call to action, making thousands of protective pouches and blankets for native wildlife displaced by the crisis.
Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
Sea lion shot with pellet gun forced to be humanely euthanized due to injuries
A sea lion who was shot with a pellet gun and found in distress in Newport Beach in December was humanely euthanized due to the extent of its injuries.
A sea lion who was shot with a pellet gun and found in distress in Newport Beach in December was humanely euthanized due to the extent of its injuries.
'Beary Bad Problem': Determined Orlando cub makes off with early breakfast from trash can
“He was just hungry,” the homeowner wrote.
“He was just hungry,” the homeowner wrote.
NASA's alien planet hunter discovers its first Earth-sized planet in 'habitable-zone'
Since its launch in April 2018, NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found a great number of exoplanets, including a so-called "missing link."
Since its launch in April 2018, NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found a great number of exoplanets, including a so-called "missing link."
Australia’s destructive wildfires seen from space in NASA images
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
Manhattan-based company 3D prints homes
A robot is creating a 3-D miniature of what may be the future of homebuilding. It's part of a concept called TERA.
A robot is creating a 3-D miniature of what may be the future of homebuilding. It's part of a concept called TERA.
Charter fishing boat hooks great white shark
An otherwise unremarkable day on the water became pretty exciting for some fishermen on a charter off the coast of Florida. They hooked a shark.
An otherwise unremarkable day on the water became pretty exciting for some fishermen on a charter off the coast of Florida. They hooked a shark.