The USGS publishes free topographic maps that show trails, rivers, and campsites in great detail for hikers, cyclists, and ...

The USGS has unveiled a new interactive map that descriptively shows rocks across the U.S. as it pushes efforts to standardize resources.

Dozens of mourners were injured on Saturday at a memorial service for Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga as crowds swelled ...

Amid cautious optimism that a "top kill" effort to cap the leaking well causing the Gulf oil spill is working, President Obama banned new offshore drilling Thursday until further notice.

Protesting the country's direction under President Donald Trump, thousands of people brought a street party vibe to the ...