Man survives shark attack off Hawaii’s Big Island, officials say

A Utah man was bitten by a shark while swimming about 200 yards offshore of Hawaii’s Anaehoomalu Bay, authorities said.

Eight dolphins die after 'mass stranding' on New Jersey beach, officials say

A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,

Mysterious lights seen in California sky

The lights were seen above a Sacramento brewery on St. Patrick's Day.

Volunteer shovel brigade clears snowy path to help migrating Yellowstone bison

Nearly five feet of snow fell this winter in West Yellowstone, resulting in giant berms created by snowplows along Highway 191, according to the Buffalo Field Campaign.

House-sized asteroid discovered this week will fly past Earth on Friday

The near-Earth object, called 2023 EY, has been posted on NASA’s asteroid database and listed as one of the next five asteroid approaches. Scientists estimate it is about 54 feet wide.

DNA strands are key in solving cold case investigations through genetic genealogy

Genetic genealogy has become a powerful tool used by law enforcement to help close cold cases — and to find people wanted in current criminal investigations.

Is turbulence happening more often?

Experts say climate change could be playing a part in the frequency of turbulence and could also make it more common on flights in the future.

NASA's Webb Telescope captures rarely seen star on cusp of death

The Webb Telescope saw gas and dust flung into space by a huge, hot star 15,000 light-years away. Such a transformation occurs only with some stars and normally is the last step before they explode, going supernova.

New Mexico agency looking for 'professional bear huggers'

“Not all law enforcement field work is this glamorous, but we would love for you to join the team where you can have the experience of a lifetime," the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish wrote.

World's first 3D-printed rocket launch scrubbed for this weekend

After several attempts to get the world's first 3D-printed rocket in the air, Relativity Space has scrubbed the launch seconds before liftoff. 

Watch: ‘Elusive’ lynx caught on camera in snowy Maine forest

The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.

'Cocaine cat' escaped from owner during traffic stop, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat broke its leg and later tested positive for cocaine.

Watch: Curious koala crawls into gas station and climbs employee

Volunteer wildlife rescuer Jemma Manfre told local media that the koala was “pretty chill” and sitting in a service area behind the counter.