Shark bites swimmer attempting Catalina Channel crossing at night
The rare encounter happened early Tuesday near Doctor's Cove off Catalina Island.
The rare encounter happened early Tuesday near Doctor's Cove off Catalina Island.
Shark bites swimmer in San Pedro
A swimmer is recovering at the hospital after being bitten by a juvenile shark.
A swimmer is recovering at the hospital after being bitten by a juvenile shark.
LA Zoo welcomes two new female Chimpanzees
The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed two new female chimpanzees, the first chimpanzees born at the zoo in 11 years.
The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed two new female chimpanzees, the first chimpanzees born at the zoo in 11 years.
Playa del Rey residents terrified as coyotes roam neighborhood
The construction of a new youth center near LAX has led to more sightings in and around residential areas, leaving dog owners and their dogs terrified.
The construction of a new youth center near LAX has led to more sightings in and around residential areas, leaving dog owners and their dogs terrified.
Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Beloved Aquarium of the Pacific octopus spends last days caring for eggs, although they won't hatch
This last phase of an octopus’s life, known as senescence, is a natural process where the octopus ceases eating and dedicates its remaining energy to protecting and aerating her eggs.
This last phase of an octopus’s life, known as senescence, is a natural process where the octopus ceases eating and dedicates its remaining energy to protecting and aerating her eggs.
Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
Tourists rescued after orcas attack 2 sailboats off Portuguese coast
First responders were able to locate and rescue the tourists and there were no injuries in the incident.
First responders were able to locate and rescue the tourists and there were no injuries in the incident.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Wild burro shot with arrow in Riverside County, animal rescue says 'serial archer' at large
This is the 6th free-roaming wild burro that has been shot with an arrow recently.
This is the 6th free-roaming wild burro that has been shot with an arrow recently.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Endangered sea turtles thriving in the San Gabriel River
Endangered green sea turtles have been living year-round in the San Gabriel River long before Los Angeles was established.
Endangered green sea turtles have been living year-round in the San Gabriel River long before Los Angeles was established.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Californians urged to report monarch butterfly sightings
The California State Parks Foundation is urging the public to help track western monarch butterflies during California Biodiversity Day, which runs from September 6-14.
The California State Parks Foundation is urging the public to help track western monarch butterflies during California Biodiversity Day, which runs from September 6-14.
Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him
Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.
Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.
September skygazing guide: Saturn shines bright, Corn Moon and Autumnal equinox
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.
Trump announces new location for space command HQ
The president said that Huntsville will be "known from this point forward as Rocket City," after announcing that the U.S. Space Command headquarters is officially moving to Alabama.
The president said that Huntsville will be "known from this point forward as Rocket City," after announcing that the U.S. Space Command headquarters is officially moving to Alabama.
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.