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.
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.
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.
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.
Northern lights from huge solar flare dance across Halloween sky
A huge solar flare from the sun sparked a northern lights show over part of the world on Halloween.
A huge solar flare from the sun sparked a northern lights show over part of the world on Halloween.
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.
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.
‘Significant solar flare’ prompts G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch, NOAA says
A significant solar flare has prompted a strong Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Earth, according to the NOAA.
A significant solar flare has prompted a strong Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Earth, according to the NOAA.
Invasive Joro spiders weaving webs throughout Georgia
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
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.
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.
Study finds California condors can have "virgin births"
Endangered California condors can have "'virgin births," according to a study released Thursday.
Endangered California condors can have "'virgin births," according to a study released Thursday.
Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the 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.
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.
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant over mask rule: Cops
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York allegedly attacked a flight attendant over a mask requirement. The flight to Southern California was diverted to Denver.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York allegedly attacked a flight attendant over a mask requirement. The flight to Southern California was diverted to Denver.
Breast implants to come with stronger safety warnings from FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is enforcing new warnings on breast implants.
The Food and Drug Administration is enforcing new warnings on breast implants.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Wisconsin emergency landing: American Airlines flight grounded due to 'smoke in cabin'
American Airlines said it was caused by a 'mechanical issue'.
American Airlines said it was caused by a 'mechanical issue'.