INDIANAPOLIS -- Scientists concerned by reports from the public that they are seeing fewer of the luminous insects each summer have turned to a network of backyard volunteers spanning much of the nation to track their range and numbers. Their observations may shed light on whether fireflies are indeed declining - a trend that could dwindle the targets for the childhood rite of passage of chasing fireflies.
Ashlee Buzzard, the California mother accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, pleaded not guilty Friday morning during a brief but emotional arraignment in Santa Barbara County Superior Court.
A tornado did, in fact, spin through Los Angeles on Christmas, the National Weather Service confirmed, damaging a home and a commercial strip mall.
A failed studio tax break push, party politics and budget challenges led Nevada political stories this year.
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.
A scandal, a meltdown, a million-dollar benefit. These were among the top stories covered by investigative reporter Mary Hynes this year.
Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was next in line to become the faith’s president, has died.
Explosions boomed across Kyiv as the attack began in early morning and continued for hours, killing at least one person and wounding 27.
Court records indicated that Mead’s attorneys, Robert Eglet, Erica Etsminger, and Joel Henriod, are contesting the verdict, alleging misconduct by General Motors.
Some say growth is the culprit for Las Vegas’ water woes. The reality is more complicated.
President Donald Trump says he launched a “powerful and deadly” U.S. strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
