First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views

Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.

Mountain lion goes inside California house, lies down in bathroom

Officials say a mountain lion wandered inside a California house and was captured in a photo lying on a bathroom floor.

Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth’ that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK

Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.

Rare full moon to appear on Friday the 13th across the US

Friday the 13th will be extra spooky this week as a rare full moon is set to appear across the United States.

Denmark buys last 4 circus elephants to let them retire

Denmark is spending 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) to buy the country's last four circus elephants to give them a proper retirement as the government moves to ban wild animals in circuses.

NASA astronaut accused of stealing identity, accessing bank account of estranged wife while in space: report

A NASA astronaut has been accused of committing the first crime in outer space after her estranged wife alleged she stole her identity and accessed her bank account without permission during a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station.

Thousands of grasshoppers invade Las Vegas Strip

A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago.

Thousands of grasshoppers invade Las Vegas Strip
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A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago.

Great horned owl dies after being found completely covered in oil

A Great horned owl found in the oil pits at Dulah in Ventura County has died after ingesting too much oil that damaged its lungs, the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network confirmed on Thursday.

LA Horce Race Ban
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The Los Angeles Board of Animal Services will consider a motion today recommending that the city go on record as supporting a ban on all activities related to horse racing.

SCE Fire Scientist
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After some of the most devastating wildfires in recent history, some Southland utilities are taking drastic action to prevent another wildfire tragedy.

Shark Shack teaches shark safety
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If you still hear the music of Jaws in the back of your head every time you get in the ocean, this is definitely for you!

Sandra Endo swims with sharks at Aquarium of the Pacific
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In honor of Shark Week, FOX 11's Sandra Endo went down to the Aquarium of the Pacific to swim with some sharks!