Migratory species at risk worldwide, landmark U.N. report says
The first such report finds that 1 in 5 is threatened with extinction and 44% are seeing their populations decline. Humans are to blame, the report says.
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Renowned climate scientist Michael Mann wins $1 million in defamation suit
Michael Mann sued after two conservative writers liked his work to acts of infamous child molester Jerry Sandusky.
World smashes record for hottest January ever observed
The warmest January on record was confirmed right after the world experienced its hottest year ever observed.
Scroll buried by Vesuvius eruption deciphered after 2,000 years
Three researchers won a $700,000 prize for using artificial intelligence to read a 2,000-year-old scroll that was scorched in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Icelandic volcano at it again with a third eruption in recent months
Officials said there was no immediate threat to the tiny town of Grindavik - evacuated after a previous eruption - or to a major power plant in the area.
Jellyfish with bright red cross found in deep-sea volcanic structure
Researchers named the marine animal "Santjordia pagesi" after the Cross of St. George because of its resemblance to the striking X.
Super Bowl 2024 to be powered by Nevada desert solar farm
A vast solar farm with over 621,000 panels shimmer like a mirage but with the capability to power close to 60,000 residential customers — or one very big stadium.
Race to salvage mysterious shipwreck that washed ashore in Canada
Archaeologists and local residents are racing to study and preserve the wreck before it disappears back into the sea.
Does the hurricane scale need a Category 6? New study fuels debate
Researchers say five storms since 2013 had wind speeds that could categorize them as a Category 6 hurricane or cyclone — and that climate change will only make such intense storms more frequent.
A total solar eclipse will darken U.S. skies on April 8, 2024
About 31.6 million people live in the path of today's total solar eclipse across the U.S., and millions more will see a partial eclipse. Here's how and where to see it.
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Government shutdown nears with Trump set to meet congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are set to meet with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Investigation continues into fatal Michigan church shooting, fire
Investigators will be back at the scene Monday in Grand Blanc Township, where a shooting and fire at a church left multiple people dead.
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Trump hosts Netanyahu at the White House, pushes peace plan for Gaza
"I think we have maybe a deal on Gaza," President Trump said this weekend.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination appears in court remotely
Prosecutors have charged the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.
JD Vance says U.S. "looking at" selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
The White House is weighing Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles to defend the country against Russian forces, Vice President JD Vance said Sunday.
Iran hangs man accused of spying for Israel's Mossad in wave of executions
The execution came as Iran vowed to confront what it called its enemies after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program this weekend.
Maps show Tropical Storm Imelda as it's forecast to become hurricane
Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday.
Where jobs are scarce, people could dodge Trump's Medicaid work rules
Under a new law, many Americans will have to meet a work requirement to obtain and keep their Medicaid coverage. But due to an exemption, millions living in areas of high unemployment could be spared.
Albertsons recalls several deli products due to potential listeria contamination
Albertsons Companies is recalling several store-made deli products due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.