Bay Area woman battling cancer survives bear attack while visiting Tahoe

An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.

SpaceX launch delayed due to astronaut ‘minor medical issue’

A medical issue has sidelined one of four astronauts assigned to SpaceX’s upcoming flight to the International Space Station and delayed the launch, officials said Monday.

Suspected unruly passenger charged with attacking flight attendant on flight from NYC to OC

Brian Hsu, 20, was arrested Monday on federal charges of attacking a flight attendant during a trip from New York bound for Orange County that had to be diverted to Denver.

Joro spiders invade parts of northern Georgia

The University of Georgia reported that millions of the bright yellow, palm-sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state.

About 300 LAX passengers scramble to tarmac after chaos, confusion in terminal

Police say two people were detained after chaos and confusion between passengers at LAX briefly grounded all flights at the airport before the tarmac eventually reopened.

Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study

Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.

Sitting Bull's great-grandson confirmed using DNA from lock of hair

The great-grandson of famed Lakota Sioux Chief Sitting Bull has been confirmed as his closest living relative by scientists, who used a new DNA technique.

NIH: Routine genetic testing of some newborns’ siblings for cancers could cut deaths

Routine screenings for common childhood cancers could also save nearly $17,000 per year for each year of life gained among siblings of children who carry certain genetic mutations, the NIH said.

NIH studying promising antibody treatment for MIS-C

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health say they are studying a promising antibody treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C.

Vehicle of missing mother found 23 years later in Arkansas with human remains inside, authorities say

Investigators in Arkansas say they have recovered a vehicle matching the description of a car that belonged to a mother who was reported missing 23 years ago along with her young daughter.

Severely injured 'whistling cat' being treated at Minnesota wildcat sanctuary

The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.

'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.

China starts COVID-19 vaccinations for children 3 and up

Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.