Politics Oct 02 Environmental groups demand emergency rules to protect rare whales from ship collisions By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Science Aug 02 New species of ancient whale found in Peru may be heaviest animal ever, scientists say A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale's title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth. By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press
World Jul 17 Vanishing whale’s decline appears worse than previously thought, federal regulators say The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new data recently that 114 of the whales have been documented as dead, seriously injured or sub-lethally injured or sick since the start of the whale's recent decline. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
World Aug 09 Whale stranded in the Seine River to be transferred to saltwater in attempt to save its life French environmentalists are preparing to move a beluga whale that strayed into the Seine River last week to a saltwater basin in the Normandy region. By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
World Jan 28 Rescuers work to help sick, stranded whale calf in Greece Divers, vets and the coast guard have mounted a rescue operation to help a whale calf that has become trapped in shallow water in a seaside area of the Greek capital. By Associated Press
Nov 12 Watch Justices Side With Navy in Sonar Dispute, Hear Religious Monument Case The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to lift restrictions on use of sonar in U.S. Navy training exercises off the California coast. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal discusses the decision plus arguments in a church and state separation case. Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch Justices Mull Environmental Law, Job Discrimination The Supreme Court appeared divided over judges' authority to limit the U.S. Navy's use of sonar to protect whales and weighed a workplace harrassment case Wednesday. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal recaps the day in the courtroom. Continue watching