Black bear euthanized after mauling toddler at Montana campground

A black bear in Montana was captured and euthanized after mauling a 3-year-old child at a private campground near Red Lodge.

Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack

A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.

'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service

The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.

Brooklyn residents turn leaky hydrant into makeshift aquarium

A makeshift aquarium established by two longtime Brooklyn residents in a sidewalk tree pit often flooded by a leaky fire hydrant has stirred controversy.

NYC solar weather: How to see the meteor showers this week

The Perseid meteor shower in NYC is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, according to NASA. The spectacular peaks from Sunday Aug. 11 through Tuesday Aug. 13.

Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search

A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.

Rare sharks spotted twice at these Jersey Shore beaches

Sharks swimming along the Jersey Shore have given beachgoers quite the sight over the past couple weeks!

NASA: Astronauts waiting to come home might hitch ride with SpaceX crew

Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.

Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how

The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.

Earth's days are getting longer, science explains why

New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.

NYPD captures snake on West Village streets

A snake was found slithering in the streets on the West Village on Sunday.

Here’s why thousands of dead fish are stinking up this NJ town

A rotten smell has been filling the air in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ, as thousands of dead fish are filling one lagoon and attracting tons of seagulls. Here's what officials are saying.