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.
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
United flight strikes light pole and tractor-trailer landing at Newark Airport
A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.
A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.
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.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
J. Craig Venter, pioneer of human genome sequencing, dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
Criminal investigation opened into Sloth World, sloth deaths, Florida AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.
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."
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
Could Pluto become a planet once again?
In 2006, Pluto was downgraded to a 'dwarf planet,' and now, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told Congress that he supports an effort to make Pluto a planet once again.
In 2006, Pluto was downgraded to a 'dwarf planet,' and now, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told Congress that he supports an effort to make Pluto a planet once again.
Arizona space industry prepares for 'gold boom' with first 'Space Congress'
The first ever "Space Congress" brought together Arizonans and Arizona companies to boost the space industry. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen learns how the state is becoming a major player in the space industry.
The first ever "Space Congress" brought together Arizonans and Arizona companies to boost the space industry. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen learns how the state is becoming a major player in the space industry.
Arizona eyes space expansion in move to boost industry
Arizona hosted its first-ever Space Congress in downtown Phoenix to unite a local industry that includes more than 1,300 supply chain companies.
Arizona hosted its first-ever Space Congress in downtown Phoenix to unite a local industry that includes more than 1,300 supply chain companies.
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.
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.
Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Dead Eagles: Michigan DNR investigating after possible poaching kills five birds
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
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.
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
White House honey program expands with addition of new beehive on South Lawn
A new beehive crafted by a local artisan in the image of the White House has been installed on the South Lawn, expanding the White House honey program.
A new beehive crafted by a local artisan in the image of the White House has been installed on the South Lawn, expanding the White House honey program.
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
NOAA finally identifies ‘golden orb’; here’s what it is
The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.
The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.
Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight
A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.
A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.