Video shows whale capsizing boat off New Hampshire coast, fishermen rescued
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
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Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
77 pilot whales die in mass stranding on Scottish beach
A British marine wildlife rescue organization says 77 pilot whales have died in "one of the larger mass strandings" seen in the U.K.
Cruise ship arrives in NYC with dead whale caught on its bow
The endangered sei whale was caught on the ship's bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn, officials said.
Rare white killer whale nicknamed "Frosty" spotted off California coast
A famous white orca called "Frosty" was seen this week by a whale-watching tour group off the coast of Newport Beach in California.
29 whales dead after stranding in Australia; over 100 rescued
A mass stranding of long-finned pilot whales in Western Australia led to the deaths of 29 of the creatures that beached near a tourist town.
Endangered whale found dead off Virginia was killed in ship collision
There are fewer than 360 North Atlantic right whales and the species is vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
Gray whale, species extinct in Atlantic Ocean for 200 years, seen off Nantucket
A gray whale was spotted recently off the Massachusetts coast in what experts call an "incredibly rare event."
Whale calf suffered "agonizing death" after vessel strike
A calf of one of the world's most endangered large whale species was found in January with "serious injuries to its head, mouth, and lip from a vessel strike."
Thousands of whales died in a heat wave. It may get worse.
Thousands of whale photos revealed that a single event known as "The Blob" managed to undo years of humpback whale recovery – and it could be a sign of what's to come.
Whale's slow death in maze-like Osaka Bay raises alarm over warming seas
A researcher says sea animals used to get stuck in the maze of wharfs in Osaka Bay every few years, but as the sea warms, they're being led off track.
Emaciated endangered whale found dead on Oregon shore
With so many visible signs of distress, officials believe they may know what led to the young and endangered 46-foot-long fin whale's death.
Orcas seen trapped by sea ice off northern Japan appear to have escaped
A drone spotted a pod of about 10 killer whales stuck in thick sea ice off northern Japan's coast, but 24 hours later they were gone.
Orcas trapped by sea ice off northern Japan
Drone footage from Tuesday morning showed a pod of at least 10 killer whales surrounded by drift ice off Hokkaido, Japan.
Boat propeller gravely injures endangered whale calf, NOAA says
The injuries could impact the North Atlantic right whale calf's ability to nurse from its mother, and officials believe the calf is likely to die.
Whales create Fibonacci spiral of bubbles
Humpback whales in Antarctica created a mesmerizing scene as they blew bubbles in the shape of a Fibonacci spiral, a pattern based on the Fibonacci sequence of numbers in which every number is the sum of the two numbers before it.
Humpback whales create stunning spiral to capture prey
Two humpback whales used the "Golden Spiral" to go hunting – and it created a "mesmerising dance" that one lucky photographer says he'll never forget.
Marine sanctuary to protect sperm whales
Off the Caribbean island of Dominica, Cecilia Vega dove into efforts to create a preserve to protect sperm whales and safeguard them from plastic trash, noise pollution and ship strikes.
"Rarely seen" killer whales seen hunting sea lions off California coast
The whales hunted sea lions, the Monterey Bay Whale Watch said, before traveling northwest.
30-ton whale filmed swimming with beachgoers dies after stranding
The whale was first seen swimming off a Western Australia beach on Saturday, officials said.
Whale last seen decades ago found alive, but discovery ends in "heartbreak"
A humpback last seen in the 1990s died earlier this month after washing ashore on a remote island in the Atlantic, about 110 miles off Nova Scotia.
Can playing thrash metal ward off killer whale boat attacks?
As killer whales continue to confront vessels, sailors are looking at using sand, fireworks and even Spotify playlists of heavy metal to help deter them.
Dominica establishing world's first sperm whale reserve
Hundreds of sperm whales live off of Dominica year-round. The small Caribbean island is taking steps to protect the whales with a new reserve.
Killer whales sink yacht in 45-minute attack, Polish tour agency says
The attack in the Strait of Gibraltar came amid a yearslong uptick in incidents where orca pods seemingly try to capsize boats in that region.
Whale rescued after being "hog-tied" to 300-pound crab pot off Alaska
The juvenile humpback was caught in a "life-threatening" entanglement for at least three days before wildlife officials were able to cut it free.
Dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
The government shutdown entered its eighth day Wednesday as both sides remained locked in their positions with no signs of relenting.
Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.
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DNI Tulsi Gabbard orders U.S. intel agency leaders to stem leaks
DNI Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive to review polygraph policies and curb press leaks, echoing actions taken by the Bush and Obama administrations.
Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, could begin assignments Wednesday
Members of the Texas National Guard will be assigned to the protection of federal facilities and federal law enforcement personnel in the Chicago area.
Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox alleging a "playground for predators"
Violent games, including a simulation of the graphic shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, are seen by young children on the social gaming platform, the lawsuit alleges.
Supreme Court hears arguments involving Colorado "conversion therapy" ban
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.
Tropical Storm Jerry forms over central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.