ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal Wednesday, which they said indicates that Mount Spurr is “quiet” months after showing ...

What began sedately as a discussion of Mount Prospect’s proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Tuesday night turned into a venting session for downtown-area residents concerned about future development.

The Pearl River map turtle, named for the intricate, map-like details on its blue and yellow skin, earned Endangered Species ...

A massive, unstable chunk of ice, roughly the size of a 10-story building, is blocking the Nepali access route of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of climbers who are left unsure of when they’ll ...