Coulson Aviation in Oregon said one of its air tankers was lost after it left Richmond in New South Wales with retardant for a firebombing mission.
Author: Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY
Deadly funnel-web spiders descend on battered Australian cities; experts warn of bite
The Australian Reptile Park attributes increased activity in funnel-web spiders to recent weather and expected warm air on the way.
Most coffee makers are crawling with germs and growing mold, experts say. Here’s why
Whether it’s a Keurig or espresso Nespresso, it’s important to keep your coffee maker clean to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast or even mold.
Dark smoke from Australia fires is circling the Earth, NASA says
Even in big cities such as Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, Australians who are accustomed to blue skies face an unprecedented problem.
Heartbreaking photos show dogs and horses being rescued after Taal volcano eruption
The nation’s disaster response team said that at least 30,000 people fled their homes that surrounded the country’s second most active volcano Monday.
Scientists discover Earth’s oldest solid material – stardust older than the sun
The “stardust” sample is about 5 billion to 7 billion years old and predates the sun, which the Field Museum says is about 4.6 billion years old.
State police help deliver baby on the side of a New Hampshire highway on Christmas morning
The young couple was forced to pull over on I-93, only 10 miles away from Concord Hospital in New Hampshire, to give birth to Dominic.
What is multifocal pneumonia, the infection that killed ESPN reporter Edward Aschoff at 34?
Sports reporter Edward Aschoff lost his month-long battle to multifocal, or bilateral, pneumonia on Tuesday, his 34th birthday.
Thousands witness rare ‘ring of fire,’ the last solar eclipse of the decade
The rare “ring of fire,” the decade’s last solar eclipse, could be seen along a path stretching from India and Pakistan to Thailand and Indonesia.
Police sign goes viral for creative Christmas-themed message about drunken driving
The viral post published on the Freetown Police Department’s Facebook page had been shared more than 5,000 times as of Wednesday afternoon.