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WATCH: Family has encounter with cougar in backyard of home

April and Greg Havener had a close call when a cougar came face-to-face with their family’s cat and 2-month-old puppy near their home in Monroe, Washington.

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California is changing how big power companies charge for electricity. What to expect on your bill

State regulators have decided to let investor-owned utilities impose a new flat fee on your electric bill and decrease the usage charges. But customers who typically use less energy might see an increase in their bill.

Star USC scientist faces scrutiny — retracted papers and a paused drug trial

USC's Berislav Zlokovic has faced questions about the integrity of his research. Since a whistleblower report last year, several papers have been retracted and a drug trial has been paused.

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Slovakian prime minister stabilized after 'lone wolf' assassination attempt

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition has been stabilized overnight, although his condition is still serious, his deputy said early Thursday.

Sonoma State president on leave for 'insubordination' after supporting anti-Israel boycott, divestment

A day after releasing a campus message saying Sonoma State University would pursue 'divestment strategies' and an academic boycott of Israel, President Mike Lee was placed on leave for 'insubordination'