'Cocaine cat' escaped from owner during traffic stop, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat broke its leg and later tested positive for cocaine.

5-year-old angler reels in record catch

It's not the first time 5-year-old Akeley's skills have been in the spotlight.

NORAD air defense exercise could be visible to DMV residents Thursday

Plane and military enthusiasts get ready! An air defense exercise on Thursday morning may be visible to residents across the D.C. region.

Hawaiian man nicknamed 'Dolphin Dave' accused of harassing humpback whale

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said 65-year-old David Jiménez of Maui was cited after he allegedly harassed wildlife in the state park.

Female trailblazers in STEM get their own Barbie dolls

Careers in STEM make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women are still vastly underrepresented.

Worm moon: When to see March’s full moon

The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.

Japan destroys H3 rocket minutes after launch over 2nd-stage failure

Japan’s new H3 rocket was carrying an Earth observation satellite and an infrared sensor developed to monitor missile activity.

Studies confirm NASA can stop asteroids from hitting Earth

University of Maryland researchers were part of a team led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, which played a big part in confirming that DART actually worked.

Maryland woman killed after business jet headed to Virginia encounters severe turbulence

A business jet may have experienced problems with its stability before encountering turbulence or some other roughness that caused the death of a passenger who served in prominent posts in two presidential administrations, officials said Monday.