Study: Orangutan populations declining sharplyOrangutan numbers have declined sharply on the only two islands where they still live in the wild and they could become the first great ape species to go extinct if urgent action isn't taken, a new study says.
UN chief to G8: climate change, food crisis linkedThe global food crisis will only worsen because of climate change, the U.N. climate chief said Friday, urging leaders of the world's richest countries meeting in Japan next week to set goals to reduce carbon emissions within the next dozen years.
Syria returns stolen marble artifact to IraqSyria has returned a marble artifact to Iraq that was stolen from one of the country's archaeological sites.
Merger of US earth sciences agencies proposedFrom climate change to volcanoes and earthquakes, the world's growing challenges have leaders in earth science proposing a merger of agencies that study the planet.
Mars lander's next bake test could be its lastThe Phoenix lander's first chemical sniff of Martian soil did not turn up any trace of the building blocks of life. Its next whiff could be its last.
July 4th boaters: Steer clear of NJ dolphin familyAuthorities protecting a dolphin family in a New Jersey river are stepping up enforcement over the July Fourth holiday.
G-8 climate scorecard shows US in lastThe U.S. has done the least among the world's eight largest economies to address global warming, a study released Thursday found.
Mass. lobstermen promote practices as whale safeNew green rubber bands that will bind the claws of Massachusetts lobsters beginning this weekend won't save the lobsters from the dinner table. But they signify a state initiative aimed at saving whales.
Washington's boyhood home found, but no hatchetThe archaeologists were delighted to at last find the remains of George Washington's boyhood home but got stumped when they looked for evidence of the cherry tree and rusty hatchet.
Hot future shock: Heat wave temperatures to soarDuring the European heat wave of 2003 that killed tens of thousands, the temperature in parts of France hit 104 degrees. Nearly 15,000 people died in that country alone. During the Chicago heat wave of 1995, the mercury spiked at 106 and about 600 people died.
Unique Track and Field Memorabilia The latest in sports memorabilia is owning plaster casts of athletes hands and feet.
Be Safe While Enjoying The McKenzie River Marine Patrol says boaters need to be safe.
Independence Day Celebrations Planned in Lane County Fireworks displays are scheduled across the county.
Springfield Police Hunt for Robbery Suspect A man who claimed to be armed made off with $8,000 from the Exxon gas station at 8th and Main St.
Friday's Events at Eugene '08 It's "Celebrate America" Day at the Fan Festival, while athletes compete in several final and semifinal events.
Wis. stun gun thief who posted video gets prisonA Wisconsin man who posted a video online showing him and his father shocking each other with a stolen stun gun has been sent to prison.
Arrest made after FedEx sends drug to wrong placeFedEx prides itself on reliability. But a mistaken delivery tipped off police to a 200-pound shipment of marijuana that someone tried to send from Pembroke Pines, Florida to Baltimore via the shipping company.
Man rips off wax Hitler's headA man tore the head off a controversial Adolf Hitler wax figure at Madame Tussauds' new branch in Berlin on its opening day Saturday, officials said.