Drought-stricken Namibia authorizes culling of elephants, hippos for meat
Namibia will cull more than 700 animals, including elephants, zebras and hippos, and distribute the meat to people impacted by severe drought in the southern African country.
When do the Paralympics start and end? See the 2024 Paris Games schedule
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paralympic Games start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Mariah Carey reveals her mom, sister died on the same day
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Matching dinosaur footprints found more than 3,700 miles apart
Footprints dating back 120 million years show where dinosaurs were able to cross between land that's now part of two different continents.
ATM fees reach 26-year high with charges topping $5 in some cities
The average out-of-network ATM fee climbed to $4.77 this year, a 4-cent increase from 2023, a new survey found.
The history of America's enduring love for pumpkin spice
Pumpkin spice is a huge market in the U.S., with flavors dating back to the colonial era and a spice mix first sold in the 1930s.
When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
Stonehenge's Altar Stone came from hundreds of miles away, researchers say
Stonehenge's Altar Stone, weighing roughly six tons, was brought to the site from Scotland and not Wales, as was previously thought, researchers said.
Human moms teach pregnant, endangered orangutan how to breastfeed
When a critically endangered orangutan was pregnant, the Dublin Zoo hatched a plan to teach her the maternal skills she'd need to care for her newborn.
Boaters find barnacle-covered cocaine package in Florida after storms
Florida detectives believe the package of cocaine washed in with the tides due to recent storms.
How the U.S. did in the Paris Olympics compared with previous Summer Games
The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count at the 2024 Paris Games, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
7 new Banksy artworks appear in London
A series of Banksy works featuring animals have popped up around London.
Perseid meteor shower put on quite a show when it peaked overnight
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
What to know about the 2024 Olympic closing ceremony for the Paris Games
Here's everything you need to know about what happened at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
20-year-old woman's body recovered at Grand Canyon, officials say
The National Park Service said Leticia A. Castillo's death was the third one reported in the Grand Canyon since July 31.