Hawaii volcano lava wave nears homes
Smoldering lava from a slow-erupting volcano has reached within yards (several meters) of homes on Hawaii's Big Island, emergency officials said.
Hawaii island declares emergency over volcano threat
Hawaii's Big Island has declared a state of emergency as lava from an active volcano threatens nearby homes, which could be evacuated within days.
Dolphin entangled in fishing line asks diver for help
A video capturing a dolphin entangled in a fishing line who approaches a group of divers for help has once again proved the animal’s high intelligence.
Hawaii braces as hurricanes close in
Tourists and locals braced for double trouble in Hawaii on Thursday as a rare pair of hurricanes took aim at the holiday paradise.
Teen survives five-hour flight in airplane wheel well
A 16-year-old boy was lucky to be alive Monday after surviving a flight from California to Hawaii in the wheel well of an airplane, US media reported.
Space 'graveyard' reveals bits of an Earth-like planet
Astronomers have autopsied a distant, broken apart planet and revealed signs of water and a rocky surface together for the first time, delighting scientists on the hunt for alien life.
Planet found floating without star in space
Astronomers said Wednesday they have found a lonely planet outside the solar system floating alone in space and not orbiting a star.
Hawaii takes step to legalizing gay marriage
Hawaii's governor on Monday called a special legislative assembly next month to debate a bill legalizing gay marriage, in what would make it the 14th US state to do so.
German woman has arm bitten off in Hawaii shark attack
A German woman had her right arm bitten off after being attacked by a shark while swimming in Hawaii.
Combat-ready' N. Korea threatens Hawaii, US mainland
North Korea's military put its "strategic" rocket units on a war footing Tuesday, with a fresh threat to strike targets on the US mainland, Hawaii and Guam, as well as South Korea.