July 12, 2024 1 dead, 2 missing after helicopter crashes in Hawaii A helicopter crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai on Thursday, leaving one person dead and two others missing. Credit: Chris Jansen/Associated Press
July 12, 2024 Visiting a US national park this summer? Once there, don't do this or you'll be fined The National Park Service preserves natural and cultural resources and prohibits visitors from picking wildflowers from its 429 parks nationwide with fines costing up to $250.
July 12, 2024 Shark Watch: Top 10 most dangerous beaches involving shark attacks, surfer deaths A law firm rated the most dangerous beaches, taking into account shark attacks and rip currents that kill surfers, and there was only one non-Florida beach in the top 25.
July 11, 2024 Coast Guard rescues blind hiker, guide dog stranded on sweltering hiking trail for days The Coast Guard rescued a blind man and his guide dog Monday in southwest Oregon after they were stranded on a hiking trail for days in the heat.
July 11, 2024 Portions of New York City beach temporarily closed after shark spotted, NYPD drone footage reveals A stretch of beach in Queens, New York, was closed Thursday afternoon after two sharks were spotted in the murky waters by law enforcement.
July 11, 2024 NYPD helicopter flies over NYC beach where shark spotted Portions of Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York, were closed on Thursday afternoon after a shark was spotted by police.
July 11, 2024 Shark spotted in water at New York City beach A shark was spotted in the waters off of Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City, on Thursday afternoon. (@NYPDDaughtry)
July 11, 2024 Archaeologists uncover 250-year-old musket balls tied to American Revolution in Massachusetts National Park Service archaeologists unearth five musket balls in Concord, Massachusetts, tied to the American Revolution and connected to the "shot heard round the world."
July 11, 2024 Yosemite rangers urge visitors to not bury this in national park: 'Let's keep things clean and classy' Yosemite rangers are reminding visitors to dispose of any toilet paper they bring to the park, sharing photos of recent examples and warning against harming the environment.
July 11, 2024 10 volunteer opportunities to take advantage of this summer Volunteering not only helps those in need, it also can fill you with a sense of enormous pride. There are many unique ways to volunteer your time this summer.