Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York's highest court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Man, dog vanish in Grand Canyon after apparent homemade raft trip
A photo of the raft the man is believed to have used shows just a few long planks assembled together.
Woman, 74, who allegedly robbed bank may have been scam victim, family says
Ann Mayers entered AurGroup Credit Union on April 19 and "demanded money while displaying a handgun," police said.
Man falls to his death while hiking with wife along Oregon coast
Richard Ehrhart, of San Jose, was hiking the Natural Bridges coastal trail when he fell, authorities said.
Louisiana man sentenced to prison, physical castration for raping teen
Glenn Sullivan Sr., 54, pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree rape on April 17.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
Weapons chest and chain mail found in ancient shipwreck off Sweden
The wreck is "partly disintegrated," but some remnants have been "very well preserved."
School lockdown drills have become common — experts say they could be better
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
Maps show states where weed is legal for recreational, medical use
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
Unusual playing cards in Mississippi jails aim to solve cold cases
There are 20 missing persons cases and 36 unsolved homicides listed on the cards.
Police solve mystery of cocaine bricks washing up on beaches
The man faces seven charges related to drug importation and dealing and 12 other charges. He faces life in prison, officials said.
911 outages reported in 4 states overnight
An investigation into the outage is underway.
Pro-Palestinian valedictorian speaks out after USC cancels speech
Asna Tabassum was set to speak at the University of Southern California's commencement ceremony, but the offer was rescinded.
1985 homicide victim found in shallow grave in Florida identified
It took decades to identify the remains, and an investigation into the case is still ongoing.