Health August 5 Deadly bacterial outbreak infects dozens in city neighborhood as officials sound alarm Central Harlem communities face a Legionnaires' disease cluster, with dozens contracting the bacterial pneumonia that is spread through contaminated water systems.
Health August 4 Highly contagious disease surges in some US states amid report of possible fatal case Public health departments report increasing hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks as the contagious virus spreads through daycare and school settings.
Travel August 4 Bat flies into tourist's mouth during Arizona night sky photography trip A Massachusetts woman is now facing a $20,000 bill for rabies treatment after a bat flew into her mouth during an Arizona photography trip with her father.
Sharks August 4 Boy, 13, who lost leg in shark attack shares miraculous story of survival: ‘The Lord gave me the strength’ Jameson Reeder Jr. survived a vicious bull shark attack in the Florida Keys that took part of his right leg, and he is now sharing his survival story.
VIDEO August 4 Boy who lost leg in shark attack shares story of survival, return to the water Jameson Reeder Jr., 13, shared how he had a portion of his leg amputated after an 8-foot bull shark attacked him in theFlorida Keys in 2022, and how he has since conquered his fears by returning to the reef where the life-altering encounter happened.
New Jersey August 3 Boat collision with whale sends passenger overboard, kills 20-foot marine mammal A boat collision with a whale off the Jersey Shore left the 20-foot-long animal dead and sent a passenger overboard. The person is believed to be OK following the incident.
VIDEO August 3 Boat collides with 20-foot whale off the Jersey Shore A boat collided with a whale off the Jersey Shore on Saturday, killing the 20-foot animal and throwing one passenger overboard. (Credit: Kim Mancini)
Travel August 2 Radioactive wasp nest discovered by workers at former nuclear bomb site Workers at South Carolina's Savannah River Site, a nuclear facility, found a radioactive wasp nest with radiation levels 10 times higher than federal regulations allow.
Asia August 2 Stunning photos capture moment one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes erupts Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of the country's most active volcanoes, erupted twice within a matter of hours spanning Aug. 1 and 2.
Health July 31 Rare tick-borne virus causing neurological symptoms diagnosed in Northeastern state Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological symptoms and potential fatality.
Florida July 31 Smokey the Bear arrests man for allegedly stealing his signs in Florida to sell on Facebook: 'Dumb criminals' Smokey the Bear helped law enforcement arrest a man for stealing his signs from across Florida and selling them on Facebook Marketplace, according to officials.