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Maine man uses truck to rescue moose calf from charging bear: 'I knew what I had to do'

July 3, 2026

Maine man uses truck to rescue moose calf from charging bear: 'I knew what I had to do'

A Maine couple used their pickup truck to chase off a bear pursuing a moose calf during a fishing trip, and photos capture the dramatic wildlife encounter.

We should tell real American adventure stories to teach our boys about heroes

July 3, 2026

We should tell real American adventure stories to teach our boys about heroes

From George Washington at the Battle of the Monongahela to Davy Crockett at the Alamo, social studies textbooks have stripped adventure from history.

'Milestone': Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life

July 2, 2026

'Milestone': Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life

University of Minnesota researchers say "SpudCell" is the most life-like synthetic cell yet, able to grow, divide and pass traits to offspring.

The crazy flag designs … that could have been our new flag

July 2, 2026

The crazy flag designs … that could have been our new flag

The story of the 1,900-plus designs submitted before President Dwight D. Eisenhower selected the United States of America's iconic 50-star flag.

Security guard survives eight days beneath collapsed shopping center after Venezuela earthquakes

July 2, 2026

Security guard survives eight days beneath collapsed shopping center after Venezuela earthquakes

Video shows Hernán Alberto Gil Flores carried through cheering crowds after eight days trapped in a collapsed shopping center in La Guaira, Venezuela.

Grizzly bear sends a bold Yellowstone wolf packing after it eyes the bear's bison carcass meal

July 2, 2026

Grizzly bear sends a bold Yellowstone wolf packing after it eyes the bear's bison carcass meal

A hungry wolf tried to steal food from a massive grizzly bear feeding on a bison carcass in Yellowstone but very quickly learned its lesson.

West Nile virus detected in southern state as health officials warn residents about mosquitoes

July 1, 2026

West Nile virus detected in southern state as health officials warn residents about mosquitoes

Nashville detects West Nile virus in mosquitoes for the first time in 2026, prompting officials to urge residents to eliminate standing water and use DEET.

One crew member missing after US Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea

July 1, 2026

One crew member missing after US Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea, leaving one crew member missing from the USS George H.W. Bush.

NASA announces millions in moon mission funding

July 1, 2026

NASA announces millions in moon mission funding

Former astronaut Capt. Butch Wilmore discusses NASA announcing it intends to commit over $500M to its moon mission, aiming to return astronauts by 2028 and establish a permanent lunar settlement.

Hidden Revolutionary War bake house is uncovered after spending centuries underground

July 1, 2026

Hidden Revolutionary War bake house is uncovered after spending centuries underground

A well-preserved 18th-century bake house used to make bread for French troops in the Revolutionary War has been uncovered by archaeologists in Lebanon, Connecticut.