It’s a girl! Point Defiance Zoo recently welcomed a rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf. Her name is Ume, which means plum blossom and apricot in Japanese. The zoo says her keeper staff chose the ...

A Southern California man returned home after evacuating last month’s devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires to discover an ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires, the state ...

A Southern California man returned home after evacuating last month’s devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires to discover an unexpected resident lurking beneath it.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is once again up for national recognition. The zoo is nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY’s ...

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A baby Asian elephant took his first steps at the Oregon Zoo shortly after his birth. This is the video of that heartwarming ...

President Donald Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. He made the remarks in a joint ...

Beyoncé winning the trophy for album of the year was the highlight of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but there were plenty of ...

Enjoy Lunar New Year eats, see 'Gwyneth Goes Skiing,' head outdoors for the Griffith Park Run and more of the best things to ...