Researchers believe the tiny particles in the San Francisco Bay may originate from a variety of sources ranging from car tires to clothing fibers to plastic products. But a key question is their effect on marine life and potentially the broader food chain.
The Golden State Valkyries have created a winning culture on and off the court. After making WNBA history last season becoming the first expansion team to reach the playoffs, the success is also extending throughout the organization.
A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile.
The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
The family of former NFL player Doug Martin has filed a lawsuit against police officers, paramedics and the city of Oakland after their son died in police custody.
A Bay Area pilot has been killed in a crash in a remote area of Alaska. It happened near Kanak Island last week, according to officials. A GoFundMe has been started to help the pilot's family.