First envisioned in 1997, and funded by $80 million in private donations, a new memorial was dedicated yesterday to honor disabled veterans. The Memorial, located 1,000 feet from the US Capitol, was the brainchild of an 81 year-old philanthropist named Lois, who has no personal ties to veterans.
Tomorrow morning North Americans may be in a position to see a "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse for the second time this year. Viewers in Australia, the Pacific islands and eastern Asia will, on a cloudless night, be able to view this event on the evening of October 8th.
"Biologists are using the skills of nature's best engineers, relocating troublemaking beavers to the headwaters of the Yakima River, where their talent for chewing willows and constructing lodges can be put to use, helping to restore streams and salmon habitat."
Leatherback turtle nesting reached a new record this year in Florida while the number of loggerhead sea turtle nests remained high, according to Fish and Wildlife Research Institute scientists.
Since its launch in 2007, cameras mounted atop Google's Street View vehicles have captured crazy, haunting, beautiful, and ecstatic moments from neighborhoods across the world. Here are our nine favorites.
This beautiful photo epitomizes thankfulness. Here is what I am grateful for on this Thanksgiving day.
Archaeologists discovered three gorgeous mosaics at the Ancient Greek city of Zeugma, in south Turkey, settled by one of the generals of Alexander the Great, in 300 BC.
When things didn't work out, he made a "desperate decision." But when the judge in criminal court heard the story, he was booked– for a job.
A local police officer elated the toddlers who idolize him when he pulled over and initiated circle time.
Last weekend, an incredible 5,277 shelter pets found homes thanks to Maddie's Fund, named for a cherished miniature schnauzer.
Dozens of second-grade students waited in a long line for Mr. Steve to sign their yearbooks. He's not a teacher or principal, but their beloved custodian.
The illegal ivory trade was delivered two major blows when China and its largest social media company began a crack down to protect endangered elephants.