AUSTIN, Texas — Every kid deserves to dream big growing up. Matthew B. has always wanted to be a Ninja Turtle, and with his kind heart, agility and turtle shell, he is well on his way to being one.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California took a step Wednesday toward placing Pacific leatherback sea turtles under state protection as the species faces potential extinction from human-caused problems.

MEET DR. HEATHER BARON LOGGERHEAD MARINE LIFE CENTERS BRAND NEW CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER AND VETERINARIAN ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS THAT WE’LL DO IS JUST A LITTLE BIT OF INVESTIGATION TO MAKE SURE THAT ...