Deer in Chicago River rescued by officers on patrol boat
The police Marine Unit was passing the 400 block of South Lower Waker Drive about 8:30 a.m. when they noticed a deer “splashing around” in the river, according to police spokeswoman Karie James.
The police Marine Unit was passing the 400 block of South Lower Waker Drive about 8:30 a.m. when they noticed a deer “splashing around” in the river, according to police spokeswoman Karie James.
Demo-2 forecast: 50-50 chance of good weather for Saturday's historic SpaceX launch
If SpaceX and NASA are going to make history with a launch from Kennedy Space Center on Saturday, they’re going to have to beat the odds. Meteorologists still say there is only a 50-percent chance of acceptable weather for the second Demo-2 launch attempt.
If SpaceX and NASA are going to make history with a launch from Kennedy Space Center on Saturday, they’re going to have to beat the odds. Meteorologists still say there is only a 50-percent chance of acceptable weather for the second Demo-2 launch attempt.
Fawn curls up at 'Unknown' soldier's headstone in Georgia cemetery, photo shows
A maintenance supervisor at a national park in Georgia found a fawn huddled up at the foot of a headstone for an unknown soldier Wednesday.
A maintenance supervisor at a national park in Georgia found a fawn huddled up at the foot of a headstone for an unknown soldier Wednesday.
Weather forecast for Saturday's SpaceX Demo-2 launch attempt: More storms
The weather forecast for Saturday’s launch attempt of SpaceX’s Demo-2 mission is not any better than it was yesterday, when pesky storms grounded the flight.
The weather forecast for Saturday’s launch attempt of SpaceX’s Demo-2 mission is not any better than it was yesterday, when pesky storms grounded the flight.
Large alligator pays a visit to the front porch of a Venice home
When you get a notification that someone's at your front door, this is not the sight you expect to see.
When you get a notification that someone's at your front door, this is not the sight you expect to see.
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon.
Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon.
Final preparations being made for first manned mission to space in nearly 10 years
NASA and SpaceX will launch the first astronauts since the retirement of the space shuttle program in 2011 on May 27 from launch pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
NASA and SpaceX will launch the first astronauts since the retirement of the space shuttle program in 2011 on May 27 from launch pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
Historic SpaceX launch scrubbed due to weather
It’s been nearly nine years since astronauts blasted into space from American soil. Thanks to Mother Nature, it will be at least three more days.
It’s been nearly nine years since astronauts blasted into space from American soil. Thanks to Mother Nature, it will be at least three more days.
Nail-biting video shows boy’s close encounter with brown bear during hike in Italian mountains
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic
The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.
The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.
‘The fight went on for 2 hours’: Golfers capture video of alligator brawl on SC golf course
Golfers captured video of two large alligators brawling on a golf course in South Carolina.
Golfers captured video of two large alligators brawling on a golf course in South Carolina.
Baby gorilla badly injured in family fight at Seattle zoo
Little Kitoko was bitten on the head, likely by accident when another gorilla tried to bite his mother, animal experts say.
Little Kitoko was bitten on the head, likely by accident when another gorilla tried to bite his mother, animal experts say.
Newly released footage gives last-known glimpse of extinct Tasmanian tiger
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
After 17 years underground, vast army of cicadas set to emerge
Some 17 years after making their last appearance, a vast army of cicadas is set to emerge from underground in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.
Some 17 years after making their last appearance, a vast army of cicadas is set to emerge from underground in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.
Video captures ‘surreal’ fireball streaking across Australian night sky
An Australian farmer recorded video of a fireball shooting through the night sky.
An Australian farmer recorded video of a fireball shooting through the night sky.
Curious bear takes dip in Citrus County pool
A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.
A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.
Florida beachgoers have rare encounter with 800-pound leatherback sea turtle nesting during daylight hours
On the sandy shores of Melbourne Beach, many bystanders were surprised and excited to see an endangered sea turtle nesting in the morning hours.
On the sandy shores of Melbourne Beach, many bystanders were surprised and excited to see an endangered sea turtle nesting in the morning hours.
Massive concentration of invasive catfish in swamp prompts feeding frenzy in Naples, Florida
A rare concentration of invasive walking catfish formed in the Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, providing a feast for alligators, turtles, and vultures in Naples, Florida.
A rare concentration of invasive walking catfish formed in the Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, providing a feast for alligators, turtles, and vultures in Naples, Florida.
A loon killed a bald eagle by stabbing its heart, biologist says
Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.
Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.
Sun heading toward less active phase, but won’t cause 'mini ice age,' NASA says
Astronomers say the sun goes through a period about every 11 years in which sunspots fade away, bringing a period of relative calm, known as a solar minimum.
Astronomers say the sun goes through a period about every 11 years in which sunspots fade away, bringing a period of relative calm, known as a solar minimum.