October solar eclipse 'ring of fire' will happen during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of two locations where NASA will be hosting live coverage of the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14. More than 500 balloons will take flight during the eclipse.

VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest

An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says

Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.

Alaska fisherman hooks and cooks blue-fleshed fish: ‘Mother Nature is incredible’

Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?

James Webb telescope captures colorful bursts of gas, dust in new image

The star is a few tens of thousands of years old, a baby compared to our sun which is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.

Florida beachgoers help get distressed, stranded shark back into the ocean

A mako shark that was stuck on a Pensacola, Florida beach was sent back into the ocean by beachgoers who worked tirelessly to free the predator.

Landmark opioid settlement on hold by SCOTUS
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WASHINGTON (AP) ? The Supreme Court earlier this month temporarily blocked a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids. The justices agreed to a request from the Biden administration to put the brakes on an agreement reached last year with state and local governments. In addition, the high court will hear arguments before the end of the year over whether the settlement can proceed. The deal would allow the company to emerge from bankruptcy as a different entity, with its profits used to fight the opioid epidemic. Members of the Sackler family would contribute up to $6 billion.

NHC Director forecasts latest path of Lee
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) ? Days of wild weather that produced torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and tornadoes in New England could be a prelude to something more dangerous lurking offshore ? Hurricane Lee. As the Category 1 system swirled southwest of Bermuda, Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday declared a state of emergency, and the state was under its first hurricane watch in 15 years. The water-logged region prepared for 20-foot (6-meter) waves offshore and wind gusts up to 70 mph (112 kph), along with more rain. Eastern Maine was under the hurricane watch while the rest of the state and an area extending south through Massachusetts were under a tropical storm warning. Powerful winds were expected to arrive late Friday in southern New England.

NHC Director explains latest path of Lee
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) ? Days of wild weather that produced torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and tornadoes in New England could be a prelude to something more dangerous lurking offshore ? Hurricane Lee. As the Category 1 system swirled southwest of Bermuda, Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday declared a state of emergency, and the state was under its first hurricane watch in 15 years. The water-logged region prepared for 20-foot (6-meter) waves offshore and wind gusts up to 70 mph (112 kph), along with more rain. Eastern Maine was under the hurricane watch while the rest of the state and an area extending south through Massachusetts were under a tropical storm warning. Powerful winds were expected to arrive late Friday in southern New England.

Thousands dead in Morocco and Libya disasters
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11,000 are dead after extreme flooding fueled by hurricane Daniel in Libya earlier this week and to the West, 3,000 are dead after last Friday's 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco. Benoit Carpentier with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies joined LiveNOW from FOX from Marrakesh with the latest on the recovery efforts.

Hurricane Lee heads toward US N. East
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) ? Days of wild weather that produced torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and tornadoes in New England could be a prelude to something more dangerous lurking offshore ? Hurricane Lee. As the Category 1 system swirled southwest of Bermuda, Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday declared a state of emergency, and the state was under its first hurricane watch in 15 years. The water-logged region prepared for 20-foot (6-meter) waves offshore and wind gusts up to 70 mph (112 kph), along with more rain.

Space Force sets new record with surprise satellite launch

The U.S. Space Force says it set a record for sending a satellite into space on short notice – just a 24-hour timeframe, instead of weeks or months – calling it a "major advancement" of its capabilities.

NASA releases UFO report with no evidence of extraterrestrial origin

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the agency wants to shift the conversation about UFOs “from sensationalism to science.”

Webb telescope detects possible signs of life on distant planet

Located about 120 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo, K2-18 b lies within the habitable zone of a nearby star.

Popular nasal decongestants are ineffective, FDA says
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The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans is ineffective, according to an FDA advisory panel. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong about the newly released research. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Alaska hiker rescued thanks to viewers spotting him on bear webcam

In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.

NASA's UFO report will be released Thursday, agency says

NASA's report on UAPs — short for unexplained anomalous phenomena — has been in the works for more than a year.