Montana man faces $9.9 million in fines for racist robocalls
The man made racist and harassing calls to people people about the murders of Mollie Tibbetts and Heather Heyer, as well as about various political campaigns.
Vikings landed in North America 471 years before Columbus
A solar storm and chopped wood proved that Vikings were present in Newfoundland, Canada in 1021 AD.
Here's how climate change is hurting your health
"There is no safe global temperature rise from a health perspective," a new report says, "and additional warming will affect every U.S. region."
Governments set to increase fossil fuel production despite warnings
If the Earth hits 1.5°C of global warming, the U.N. has warned the world can expect "extreme events unprecedented in the observational record."
Successful pig-to-human kidney transplant a "transformative moment"
The surgeon who conducted the transplant said it marks a "transformative moment in organ transplantation."
Manslaughter conviction of woman who had miscarriage sparks outrage
The state argued that the woman's use of methamphetamine caused her miscarriage, despite an autopsy finding no evidence this was the case.
CDC issues new COVID-19 guidance for the holiday season
The CDC is urging all who are eligible to get vaccinated, saying it's "the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer."
Over 63,000 pounds of trash removed from Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is one of several areas in the ocean that holds massive amounts of debris.
"Lava tsunami" seen spewing from Cumbre Vieja volcano
The President of the Canary Islands says the eruption is the "most damaging volcano in Europe in the last 100 years."
Startling images show how sea level rise could flood U.S. cities
Iconic landmarks, including the Santa Monica Pier, Space Center Houston, Liberty Island and Independence Hall, could end up underwater if carbon emissions continue unchecked.
17 Florida school district workers have died from COVID since August
A dozen of the Polk County Public School employees were actively working before becoming ill.
WHO honors Henrietta Lacks for "incalculable" medical breakthroughs
While Lacks was undergoing cancer treatment, researchers took biopsies from her body without her consent. Those cells allowed for "incalculable scientific breakthroughs" related to HPV, polio, HIV, and COVID-19.
University of Delaware student arrested for kidnap, assault
Brandon Freyre was kicked out of his fraternity and has been "officially separated" from the university for his attack of the unnamed student.
Louisiana zoo animals are getting COVID vaccine
Gorillas and orangutans at the Audubon Zoo are in the process of getting their first dose.
Florida county fined millions for mandating COVID vaccines
Leon County says its vaccine requirement was "legally justifiable" and a "responsible action to keep our employees safe."