Brain-eating amoeba found in popular US National Parks, including Yellowstone

A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.

Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns

The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.

Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public

The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system

A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.

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A South African police officer was hoisted from a helicopter into crocodile-infested waters during an operation to recover human remains believed to have been taken by a crocodile. (Credit: South African Police Service via Storyful)

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak

A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.

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A Florida fisherman had a close encounter with a large bull shark when it “swam right up and bumped his kayak” during a calm morning paddle on April 20. (Credit: Christopher LaFrange via Storyful)

Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know

Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."

Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India

The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.

Trump hosts Artemis II astronauts at White House
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President Donald Trump met April 29 with the four Artemis II astronauts at the White House after their historic mission around the moon.

Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say

The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.