A jawbone belonging to Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager, who died in 1951, was recently positively identified after a boy turned over his rock collection to authorities.
The United Nations call for extra funding to support its advancement towards reparations for descendants of slaves who were captured and trafficked across Transatlantic countries.
The Lyrid meteor shower, occurring annually in mid-to-late April, is currently underway with its peak activity expected Sunday into Monday, officials say.
Wisconsin offers experiences for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. From cozy resorts to outdoor adventures, the state can suit every taste.
A Brazilian corporation is facing resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies over its plan to explore oil drilling opportunities in the Amazon rainforest.
Two recently-published studies investigated how microplastics can find their way inside the organs of both humans and mice, and what the potential impact can be.
A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S.
An elephant named Viola recently ran away from a circus after being frightened by a vehicle and went on a short escapade in Butte, Montana, before being captured.
Astronomers predict that a star system located 3,000 light years away from planet Earth will become visible this year as a nova explosion is to occur, NASA officials say.
Over 50 years ago, a senator from Wisconsin came up with an idea that was focused on educating others on the health and betterment of the environment, and now we call it Earth Day.
Here's a tour of five of the America's most spectacular springtime botanical gardens across five different time zones, from the Florida coast to the mountains of Hawaii.
A Caribbean ambassador has voiced the importance of creating an international tribunal to address reparations for transatlantic slavery and its enduring impacts.
Astronomers have detected a black hole positioned roughly 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquila. It was identified through the Gaia mission.
Two California aquariums are addressing the issue of stranded sea otter pups found along the state's coast each year by pairing them with surrogate mothers.
The three astronauts on board the Apollo 13 mission safely returned to Earth after an explosion in space threatened their lives on this day in history, April 17, 1970.
NASA confirmed that an object that struck a Naples, Florida, home in March was part of a load released from the International Space Station, intended to burn up on re-entry.
United States Air Force (USAF) service members announced the discovery of an ancient campsite on Holloman Air Force Base, near White Sands National Park in New Mexico.
An Oklahoma boy with a precocious passion for marine biology adopted an octopus after years of begging. The octopus, named Terrance, recently had dozens of babies.
Business owners and immigrant groups sounded off to the media about the Biden administration granting work permits to new migrants over legal immigrants.
Along a West Virginia trail, a camera caught on video the Allegheny woodrat, a rodent that is considered to be a "species of concern" in some American states.
Artists are sure to create all manner of strange adaptations when well-known characters enter the public domain, as was the case with Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse.
Greece has proposed a plan to create two large marine parks as part of an $830 million program to protect marine ecosystems, drawing criticism from Turkey.
NASA's plan to retrieve samples from Mars for analysis on Earth is on hold due to cost and time constraints. The project has been deemed too expensive.
Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to prolonged warming of the oceans, according to reef scientists.
Researchers have discovered the ancient origins of arabica coffee, the world's most popular type, tracing its lineage back about 600,000 years through genetic analysis.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vast marine debris vortex, is being tackled by The Ocean Cleanupβs innovative technologies. Kurt βCyberGuy" Knutsson explains.
An endangered Bornean orangutan was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over the weekend, delivered by cesarean section and weighing in at just over three pounds.
With the state being home to 10 national parks and a bevy of immaculately-preserved historic sites, a stop in Wyoming is a must on any U.S. travel itinerary.
Functional beverages, which offer mental or physical benefits beyond hydration, are gaining popularity worldwide. Here is what science has to say about their ingredients.
Try your hand at this newest American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital. Here are questions on history, heritage and more β including the TV show "Modern Family" and the American military.
A retired rear admiral in the Navy and director of NOAA said that UFO capability to seamlessly transition from air to water without a splash 'jeopardizes US maritime security'
A software glitch in a weather application led alien and UFO sleuths to believe there was an underwater anomaly the size of Texas, generating 80-foot waves off Africa.
Tamales are surging in popularity, with digital visibility up 47% last year and sold in 34,000 U.S. restaurants. Tamales are actually one of the oldest known prepared foods.
Julia Bernstein, 12, set at least four different fishing records in Florida since January and will be awarded the Fleming Species Award. One of Julia's world records is pending.
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Maine is suing Monsanto over its alleged knowledge that it was selling products containing harmful PCB chemicals that contributed to contamination of the state's natural resources.
Archaeologists recently unearthed a "stunning" banquet room in Pompeii, a doomed city in Italy that was destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79. The discovery was announced this week.
Eight wild buffaloes were electrocuted after walking into low-lying power lines at the Lake Nakuru National Park in western Kenya, authorities reported Friday.
The Berlin Zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou, a female gorilla who is the park's oldest resident, as well as the oldest known gorilla in the world.
In a first-of-its-kind video, emperor penguin chicks are seen making a daring dive off a 50-foot cliff to the icy water below in video captured by National Geographic.
Russia has developed a new rocket and a new launch site as it considers a lunar research program. After two aborted launches, the Angara-A5 was successfully test-launched.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that the country of Japan will be giving an additional 250 cherry trees to the United States.
A Michigan hunter reportedly thought he had set a new record after harvesting a large coyote, but it turned out to be a gray wolf and the incident is currently under investigation.
A Los Angeles astrology influencer appeared agitated by the solar eclipse, authorities say, before fatally stabbing her husband and throwing her children out of her moving car.
By unanimous vote, the Pacific Fishery Management Council has declared that all commercial and recreational salmon fishing is canceled off the coast of California.
A number of people sought medical treatment for their eyes following Monday's solar eclipse, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat tells Fox News Digital, while Google searched also spiked.
Scientists in Florida have created a "Coral Fort" from biodegradable drinking straws that can protect lab-grown coral from predators after it is transplanted into the wild.
Texas excels as a family-friendly tourist destination for all ages; its most popular attractions include Space Center Houston, San Antonio River Walk, and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Social media users slammed Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, after she tried to turn her moon gaffe on Republicans and conservatives mocking her for it.
Pediatrician Monika Woroniecka was flung onto the highway trying to close her trailer's door β her daughter said a fatal flaw in design could have contributed to her death.
Russia's launch of a heavy-lift rocket from the Vostochny spaceport was canceled two minutes before it was planned to occur due to a failure of the pressurization system.
The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.
The most significant paintings in the world have had the capability of staying popular for centuries and inspiring other artists for countless generations.
Got a cold sore and wondering what you can do? Fox News Digital consulted with experts to determine the best course of action for dealing with an unsightly fever blister.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plan to deputize citizens for emergencies has stoked Democrats' ire, but he calls it a necessary preparedness measure.
Tillamook, Oregon, resident Rebecca Jones caught a record-breaking monkeyface prickleback last week. The fisherwoman only started fishing recently and is largely self-taught.
U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall met with the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday and said he plans to ride in an autonomously-operated aircraft this Spring.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas, told students the moon was a planet and that it was made up of gases while speaking to them before the solar eclipse on April 8.
As Argentina contends with a dengue fever outbreak, mosquito repellent has been sold out in nearly all stores in Buenos Aires and is selling online for as much as 10 times the retail value.
"Myrtle," a 500-pound ancient green sea turtle who's been kept at the New England Aquarium in Boston for over 50 years, received a routine medical examination Tuesday.
A woman in Venice, Florida, recently called 911 after discovering a large alligator crawling through her house. The woman said the sight of the reptile had her "shaking."
An escaped pet mountain goat has survived a tumultuous rescue effort, during which it found itself hanging by the neck after getting stuck under a Kansas City Bridge.
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley mocked total solar eclipse views during Monday night's broadcast of the menβs college basketball national championship game.
Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who in 1964 accurately predicted the existence of the Higgs boson "God particle," has reportedly died after a brief illness. He was 94.
The sun and moon aligned during the solar eclipse as a happy couple, Giselle Vento and Kelby Noack, decided to exchange vows during complete totality in Waco, Texas.
Travis Gienger of Minnesota offers 5 tips this spring for growing giant 500-pound backyard pumpkins by fall. Gienger grew the largest pumpkin ever recorded, a 2,749-pound goliath, in 2023.
Total solar eclipses occur every few years, but they are often only able to be seen from somewhere in the ocean. These are the next times a total solar eclipse will pass over land.
Trillions of cicadas are expected to emerge across the U.S. this spring. Excel Pest Services expert Ryan Fowley and Orkin expert Frank Meek share how homeowners should protect their backyards in preparation for their arrival.
Pieces of metal armor from the 17th century were recently dug up by a metal detectorist. Officials believe that the battle gear belonged to the Polish hussars.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administrationβs Moon X account humorously revealed that it had "blocked" the NASA Sun account during the solar eclipse Monday.
Americans took to social media to complain about nausea, headaches and menstrual changes due to the 2024 solar eclipse. Experts are split on whether "eclipse sickness" is real.
A Minnesota sheriff's office deputy and a good Samaritan rescued a black bear cub from a highway and moved it to safety, where it was met by its mother and another cub.
Tech expert Kim Komando explains how to use Google Maps tricks like looking at your childhood home, planning trip times, and virtually visiting buildings and shipwrecks
Pastor Jesse Bradley of Auburn, Washington, shared thoughts on faith and Christianity for solar eclipse day, Monday, April 8: "God is good and has a plan to return and redeem."
A woman in Venice, Florida, recently called 911 after discovering a large alligator crawling through her house. The woman said the sight of the reptile had her "shaking."
A woman in Venice, Florida, recently called 911 after discovering a large alligator crawling through her house. The woman said the sight of the reptile had her "shaking."
In the age of modern technology, we no longer need physical globes to learn about the Earth or its many nations. But there is still a market for ornate, handcrafted globes.
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to share an update on a human infection of bird flu and safety tips for viewing the solar eclipse.
Pediatrician Monika Woroniecka, 58, was flung from an Airstream trailer on a New York highway on Saturday. Police say her family was traveling north to view the the eclipse.
South Korea has launched its second military spy satellite following promises from North Korea to do the same. Tensions are rising once again between the neighboring countries.
"Wing King" Drew Cerza of Buffalo, New York, created a new wing sauce to celebrate the total eclipse over the city and raise money for a charity founded by NFL legend Jim Kelly.
On Monday, April 8th, the path of totality will cover many major cities. Iβm excited because Iβll be traveling to Little Rock to witness this incredibly rare occurrence.
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Researchers are urging solar eclipse chasers visiting the path of totality to be cautious on their travels, citing a 31% increase in fatal accidents during the 2017 eclipse.
Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna in Italy, has been emitting "smoke rings" since last week, putting on a spectacular show for tourists and locals alike.
Pet owners are wise to think about their animal's well-being ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Experts say it's best to keep animals inside and to watch for signs of stress.
As Americans gear up to celebrate National Beer Day on April 7 with their favorite alcoholic beverage, here are the top five interesting facts about beer.
Ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Prevent Blindness, a Chicago health and safety organization dedicated to protecting sight, is encouraging eye safety by dispelling some common misconceptions.
NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes Project attempts to replicate a similar study from 1935, proving the impact of solar eclipses on animal behavior. Here's how the public can help.
A 105-year-old amateur astronomer is planning to see his 13th total solar eclipse on April 8. The Fort Worth, Texas, resident will travel to Plano for an ideal viewing experience.
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Taiwanese leaders are furious at the People's Republic of China after the communist nation thanked the global community for their sympathies regarding a massive earthquake on the island.
The North American solar eclipse can cause various weird events to occur including changes in weather, animal behavior, radio connection and other celestial phenomenons.
Here are ways to protect your house and family in case of an earthquake. Tips from FEMA and Ready.gov help to keep you and your family safe during an earthquake.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert to inform clinicians, state health departments and the public of a case of bird flu in a person in Texas.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other officials are taking numerous precautions in anticipation of increased tourist traffic for Monday's total solar eclipse.
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday temporarily suspended its controversial rule requiring private companies to disclose carbon emissions data after it was met with a slew of lawsuits.
Fox Weather, which is FOX News Mediaβs free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, will offer coverage up to and throughout the solar eclipse on Monday.
Ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, eye doctors are warning people not to look directly at the sun, which could lead to blindness and permanent eye damage.
On April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked New Jersey, New York and other northeastern states. Here's what to do in the event of an earthquake and how to stay safe.
Ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, eye doctors are warning people not to look directly at the sun, which could lead to blindness and permanent eye damage.
Religions offer different perspectives on solar eclipses both historically and in modernity. Religious scholars have suggestions for how to observe the fast-approaching 2024 eclipse.
Six New York inmates will be able to see the solar eclipse after reaching a settlement with the corrections department following a lawsuit claiming violation of religious rights.
As the total solar eclipse approaches, it's time to gear up with the perfect playlist to accompany this celestial event. Here are 20 tracks to pick from.
Crowds have been flocking to Tokyo to revel in Japan's renowned cherry blossoms, known as "sakura," despite their delayed bloom caused by chilly weather.
Chioke, an 18-year-old reticulated giraffe at the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was euthanized on March 28.
State police, the city of Niagara and communities throughout western New York are ready to mobilize and keep up to 1 million eclipse chasers and residents safe amid any chaos.
The residents of many U.S. cities will be able to experience a total solar eclipse on April 8. Here's how you can teach and prepare your child for the rare event.
Six New York inmates will be able to see the total solar eclipse after reaching a settlement with the corrections department following a lawsuit claiming violation of religious rights.
For the solar eclipse on April, some people will get the view of a lifetime by skydiving during totality and enjoying the special experience while thousands of feet in the air.
Organizations worked to re-release 34 sea turtles into the ocean after spending months nursing them back to health given their poor conditions last winter.
If you plan to view the solar eclipse at home with friends and family, these food, drink and decor items will be the perfect touch to host your celestial event.
An American tourist was killed by a bull elephant in Kafue National Park in Zambia after the titanic animal chased down a safari group's vehicle and flipped it with its tusks.
The moon will pass between Earth and the sun for a total eclipse on April 8. This could be your last chance to witness a full solar eclipse until 2044.
Tropical forest loss saw a decline in 2023, but there is still an ongoing pressure on woodlands globally, according to an analysis released on Thursday.
Monday's total solar eclipse is expected to be heavily documented through photography and filming. Capturing the perfect photo presents unique challenges.
Authorities in Canada are organizing an operation to airlift a stranded orca calf from a remote tidal lagoon off northern Vancouver Island, officials say.
The Crosby-SchΓΈyen Codex, which was written on papyrus in Egypt, is the earliest Christian liturgical book, and is expected to sell for more than $2.6 million.
As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, officials are warning of the potential for a future human pandemic.
Amid opposition from environmentalists, a $62 million project to dredge the biggest seaport in Puerto Rico began Wednesday; crews will remove close to 3 million cubic yards of marine floor.
New research suggests that brown rats may have arrived in North America 35 years earlier than scientists previously thought, first appearing on the continent prior to 1740.
NASA has launched an investigation into an object that a Florida man says crashed through his roof from space, nearly hitting his son and causing major damage.
Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea, was surrounded by hundreds of South Koreans on Wednesday who came to say farewell before her departure to China.
A 2nd grade teacher in rural Tennessee has been named the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy Testerman received the award for her diverse curriculum.
Billy Barr, a 73-year-old resident of the remote Gothic, Colorado, has been meticulously recording snow and weather data for over 50 years, scientists say.
A show at Moroccoβs Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is one of the first exhibitions of Cuban art at an African museum, officials say.
Onlookers in California were left puzzled early Tuesday when a series of bright fiery lights streaked across the night sky with some speculating it was space debris
Wildlife officials in Thailand on Wednesday announced a plan to address the ongoing conflict between humans and monkeys in the central city of Lopburi.
NASA has been instructed by the White House to come up with a new timekeeping system for the moon due to its different gravitational conditions, officials say.
Six inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in New York argue that a state-wide prison lockdown during the solar eclipse would infringe on their constitutional religious rights.
Italian archaeologists say that they've found an Iberian-style helmet from between the 15th and 17th centuries. The helmet had been covered in concretions.
Krispy Kreme, Sonic Drive-In, and a host of other companies are introducing merchandise and other promotions planned around next week's total solar eclipse.
Danish researchers Henrik BringsΓΈe and Niels Poul Dreyer captured on video β potentially for the first time in the natural habitat β footage of two snakes battling one another for a meal.
Researchers have linked a rare gene variant involved with controlling the shape of cells to the development of the brain asymmetry known for determining a dominant hand.
Under the Biden administration's push to reduce carbon emissions, certain sectors like solar energy have seen a boost, while other trail behind. New regulations prove controversial.
The U.S. Interior Department has approved the eighth commercial-scale offshore wind project. It is scheduled to be built off the coast of Massachusetts.
Laerke, a polar bear at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, underwent her annual medical exam with encouraging results, veterinarians said.
More than a dozen U.S. states are expected to be swarmed by trillions of noisy flying bugs next month as they emerge from the ground in a rare phenomenon.
A 77-year-old weightlifter from Moore Haven, Florida, rescued his dog Rodger after an alligator's jaws chomped down onto the pup, requiring his the owner to wrestle with the reptile.
Two people and a pilot were rushed to a hospital after a plane crashed into a walking path near the Delaware County Regional Airport in Muncie, Indiana.
The total solar eclipse on April 8th is the same day as the deadline for Indiana residents to register to vote in the state's upcoming primary; many county offices will close Monday for the event.
The population numbers of gray whales are increasing years after hundreds washed up dead on West Coast beaches in 2019; the 'unusual mortality event' has ended.
An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.
The Biden administration is implementing new restrictions on the trade of elephant trophies, but declined to issue an outright ban, sparking rebuke from some advocates.
Cicadas are about to emerge in numbers unseen for decades, but that is not the only strange thing about them. For instance, cicadas urinate stronger and faster than elephants.
A Tennessee aquarium watched as seven endangered turtles recently hatched at their facility. The Arakan forest turtles are considered critically endangered.
A new study suggests that dogs may possess a deeper understanding of language than previously thought. It found that dogs could associate words with specific objects.
From all-purpose cleaners to floor cleaners and reusable cloths, there are plenty of sustainable products you can use to keep your home sparkling clean.
Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. The city is in the path of totality.
Between 1904 and the 1960s, about 5,500 Alaskans were sent away to a mental hospital in Portland, OR. Their fates are being uncovered by volunteers and made available to their families.
The American Culture Quiz contains eight questions each week. For April 1, 2024, here are fun questions (no joke!) about American history, springtime celebrities, sports events and more.
French archaeologists recently discovered a medieval castle under the courtyard of a hotel in Vannes. It was built by John IV, Duke of Brittany, in the 1380s.
Fishing enthusiast Hunter Ham recently captured footage of an alligator on a Texas beach eating a bull redfish. Gators are primarily freshwater creatures.
Video from security cameras caught the moment when the floor collapsed on the second floor of a shopping center due to a possible sinkhole damaging the ground floor.
NOAA asked fishermen and boaters to steer clear of historic shipwrecks in a protected sanctuary off the coast of Massachusetts to preserve the underwater "time capsules"
Travelers to Portland International Jetport, Maine's largest airport, can now take a trip to "visit" the moon thanks to a new exhibit called "Fly Me to the Moon."
A brown bear that injured at least five people in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia, was killed by authorities after a week-long hunt. The killing was controversial among residents.
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A renowned shark research center in Southern California may shut down after the state pulled integral funding for a program that provides lifeguards safeguards against attacks.
A man was who was golfing at a Naples, Florida, golf course witnessed a scene that left him stunned β a massive alligator had used it's jaws to crack through the shell of a large turtle.
Moscow launched a barrage of 99 missiles and drones at 10 Ukrainian regions on Friday, in a 'large-scale attack' on the country's energy infrastructure.
18 people have been killed and four people are missing this week in Madagascar after a tropical cyclone made landfall on the north end of the island nation; severe flooding has affected villages.
Devices that can translate the eclipse on sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings on April 8 when a total solar eclipse crosses North America.
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's mother tells interviewer she holds company responsible, in part, after the former employee was found dead of an apparent suicide.
The smalltooth sawfish, ancient marine creatures, are displaying unusual behavior and experiencing a significant increase in mortality rates in Florida waters.
The U.S. National Park Service is being sued over its plan to remove stray cats from a historic district in Puerto Rico. The plan was announced four months ago.
U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix ruled against a Department of Transportation rule requiring states to report and measure greenhouse gas emissions from highway vehicles
The Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach University may have to shut down programs and stop providing vital safety information to lifeguards about nearby sharks.
FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is calling on the Biden administration to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act, pointing to conflicts with ranchers and farmers.
The French National Assembly voted Thursday to condemn the brutality of a 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters, which left about 120 people dead.
Earth's rotation is speeding up due to melting ice at the poles and shifts in the planet's core. This change might lead to the subtraction of a second from clocks.
Ariana DeBose, known for her roles in theater, including an Oscar win for "West Side Story," will return as host for the Tony Awards, marking her third year.