Maps show Australia's massive wildfires compared to size of United States

Two maps showing Australia's deadly wildfires demonstrate just how widespread the inferno is compared to the size of the United States.

SpaceX Falcon 9 sends 60 communication satellites into space

The rocket will carry 60 Starlink satellite into orbit, aimed at providing internet service to those who are not yet connected.

Starliner begins transport back to Kennedy Space Center

Boeing's Starliner capsule is headed back to Florida following a historic launch last month. The American-made orbital crew capsule was the first to land on the ground. 

3 mountain lions killed after feeding on human remains

Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.

Decatur man completes Appalachian Trail

A Decatur man spent much of 2019 hiking the Appalachian Trail, a New Year's resolution that he won't soon top.

FDA approves new drug to treat pancreatic cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.

Volunteering and other altruistic acts can ease physical pain, study suggests

Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.

Judge blocks California’s alligator ban after Louisiana sues

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law banning the import and sale of alligator and crocodile products.

Florida woman, Labrador retriever attacked by swarm of bees

"It appears the beehive had been in its location a few days with several thousand honey bees," the police department said. 

Massive red star Betelgeuse is unusually dim, astronomers say it might be about to explode

A massive red star called Betelgeuse that is most well-known as the bright upper shoulder in the constellation Orion has been acting strangely recently, and astronomers say there's potential for the star to explode as a supernova at any moment.