Dog excitedly rings bell after seeing bears in swimming pool

Daisy was eager to get outside and say hello to some unexpected visitors — a family of bears taking a dip in the backyard swimming pool.

Bipedal robot becomes 1st ever to run 5K, university says

A robot named Cassie became the first machine of its kind to run a 5K footrace — and she did it in one charge.

Orange skies blanket California again due to wildfires

The story of wildfires in California is tragic, but familiar. Homes and businesses get destroyed as people flee for survival. Even the strange sight of heavy smoke turning skies orange is becoming a recognizable part of the landscape.

Tennessee State University to pay off  balances of returning students

Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.

Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse

Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused, including by governments looking to surveil their citizens.

This airline is letting vaccinated friends fly for free

The airline says the more people who are vaccinated, the faster the industry can fully recover from the pandemic and "continue creating unforgettable vacation memories together."

Alabama recycling plant fire: Video captures ‘smokenado’

A “smokenado” formed during a fire at a recycling and salvaging plant in Burnsville, Alabama, on August 2.