Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina
Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.
NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
White buck spotted in Waukesha County, woman captures video
A Waukesha County woman captured video of a white buck in her yard in the town of Ottawa last week. She said it was not the first time she saw it.
Amelia Earhart's final cryptic transmission revealed in newly released government files
Newly unsealed government records related to famed American aviator Amelia Earhart have been made public.
New USGS map shows what's underneath your feet, wherever you go
USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground features. Here’s how to use it.
FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.
Leonid meteor shower peak: How and when to watch the night sky for shooting stars
Skywatchers across North America are in for a dazzling display as the Leonid meteor shower peaks on November 17.
Mequon sheep on the loose; police, residents try to capture the animals
A pair of sheep are on the lam. For the last few weeks, those sheep have been spotted all around Mequon. Police say they have been taking a half-dozen phone calls about them every day.
Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
Milwaukee County Zoo "Wild Lights" returns for 2025 holiday season
The Milwaukee County Zoo kicks off the holiday season Nov. 21 with "Wild Lights." The seasonal display returns with a newly-expanded route of decorative displays and pathways in 2025.
Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.
Northern lights may be visible in the US this week: Here's where
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 12.
Florida gator caught on camera popping out of pond, charging at fisherman: 'That's my foot!'
A Florida fisherman was chased away from a pond by an angry alligator earlier this summer.
James Watson, co-discoverer of double-helix shape of DNA, dies at 97
James Watson made the breakthrough discovery in 1953 alongside Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins.
Mysterious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has no tail: What 2 experts say
3I/ATLAS recently passed its closest point to the sun. Because of its unusual behavior, some scientists are wondering if it's not a natural object -- in which case, one says, "we are screwed."
Chinese astronauts stranded in space after debris strikes return capsule during mission
A Chinese space crew is stranded at the country’s Tiangong space station after tiny pieces of space debris were believed to have struck their return capsule, China’s spaceflight agency said Wednesday.
November's supermoon: Don't miss the biggest and brightest moon of the year
On Wednesday, the supermoon will be about 221,823 miles away from Earth and will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year.
2nd escaped monkey killed as search continues after Mississippi crash
Authorities in Mississippi say a second escaped monkey has been shot and killed following a truck crash that released several primates along Interstate 59 near Heidelberg.
Tom Brady used Texas-based company to help clone his dog
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.
2025 Wisconsin gun deer hunt; 9-day season runs Nov. 22-30
The 2025 Wisconsin gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.