Drought-stricken Namibia authorizes culling of elephants, hippos for meat
Namibia will cull more than 700 animals, including elephants, zebras and hippos, and distribute the meat to people impacted by severe drought in the southern African country.
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Namibia will cull more than 700 animals, including elephants, zebras and hippos, and distribute the meat to people impacted by severe drought in the southern African country.
Jacob has been dubbed "Africa's most resilient lion" as he continues to survive the unthinkable: "Really is a cat with nine lives."
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.
Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar even though it periodically results in deaths from chelonitoxism, a type of food poisoning.
A study highlights the potentially profound impacts of invasive species, which are spreading at an increasing rate.
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
Hundreds of people lined up to donate blood as rescuers kept hunting for people trapped under rubble two days after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco.
Lawyers for a Pittsburgh-area dentist accused of killing his wife on an African safari are trying to get his case pushed back.
He says it was an accident, but federal investigators say it was a murder and mail fraud.
Private Joseph Hammond is a 95-year-old man from Ghana and walked 14 miles to raise money for frontline workers in Africa.
A local man has made it to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, and he's honoring the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting.
Kofi Annan, described as one of "Africa's foremost son," whose achievement as the first black African to lead the UN, died on Saturday.
Scientists with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History are discussing their part in the groundbreaking discovery of a new species of dinosaur.
President Donald Trump says in the wake of his recent comments about Haiti and African countries that "I am not a racist."
The White House is not denying that President Donald Trump used profanity in referring to African nations during a meeting on immigration.
Five members of a Pittsburgh family are recovering from broken ribs, cuts and contusions suffered in a small plane crash in Tanzania and hope to return home in the near future.
A profile of five of the most extreme whitewater rafting locations in the world
A look at five of the world's largest protected areas
Marathon stars from Africa were the center of attention at Community Day School on Friday morning.
For Andy Pugh, of Squirrel Hill, the check-up is routine, but the purpose is anything but.
Did the late Thomas Eric Duncan enter the United States under false pretenses, covering up his exposure to Ebola in Liberia to customs officials?
The death rate in the Ebola outbreak has risen to 70 percent and there could be up to 10,000 new cases a week in two months, the World Health Organization warned Tuesday.
Workers at Amazon facilities around the country are expected to strike Thursday morning.
The decline in temperatures continues today before a cold weekend.
The fire broke out at an apartment building along North Pittsburgh Street just before 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Workers at Amazon facilities around the country are expected to strike Thursday morning.
The decline in temperatures continues today before a cold weekend.
The fire broke out at an apartment building along North Pittsburgh Street just before 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Workers at Amazon facilities around the country are expected to strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Katie O'Malley and Rania were back in the kitchen making a blintz souffle!
This week's Waiting Child is Yanxel.
We dove into the merry mayhem on how to stay festive, and heart-healthy, without skipping a beat this season. This segment was sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, together with Allegheny Health Network.
Travel expert Bobby Laurie was here with the tips and advice you need to make your trip a breeze, or perhaps a little less turbulent.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
Fitness instructor Jordan Rose joined the program to show us some kettlebell exercises to help build full-body strength.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
The Sporting News named the sophomore linebacker a first-team All-American, making him the first sophomore Pitt defensive player to earn the honor since 1978.
Ogunjobi provided meals and supplies to immigrants resettling in Pittsburgh ahead of Christmas.
Seth Henigan threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns in his final game for No. 25 Memphis.
Pitt has made it to the final four of the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight year.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
D&G Pizza owner Ken Levato says the final day of business will be Saturday, December 21.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
What we call "Hallmark Movies" during the holiday season might be cheesy but one psychologist tells us, it can be good for your health!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Carl Lam's forecast!
At least six families are without a home.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Several neighbors told KDKA that the intersection where the crash happened is dangerous.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
