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.
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.
Chances of rain and drizzle will be returning to the Pittsburgh area today.
Chief John Walsh is being laid to rest following a funeral service at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur's Trump-endorsed rival said he called the veteran Ohio congresswoman to concede defeat in the 2024 election.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
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Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We highlighted more ways the community is giving back to the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund, including a WPIAL food drive!
We learned some simple exercises today from our fitness expert, Aubrey Worek, to keep you motivated and disciplined during the holiday season.
The legendary Nick's Fat City Reunion is taking over Stage AE and bringing Pittsburgh's iconic sound with it. The Clarks are headlining the show. Scott Blasey, the Clarks' lead singer, joined us to give us a musical performance.
Thousands of yinzers are getting ready to descend on downtown Pittsburgh to kick off the holidays. Daisy Jade joined us from Market Square with a preview of the star-studded lineup.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
It is vital to find time for your physical well-being, even if it's just for a little bit. That's what we discussed today for our Wellness Wednesday conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club.
Isaac Brown rushed for two touchdowns, Tyler Shough threw for two scores and Stanquan Clark had two of Louisville's three interceptions as the Cardinals routed Pittsburgh 37-9 on Saturday.
Crosby is the 21st player in NHL history to reach the 600-goal mark.
Drew Allar passed for 233 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score and a late fourth-down conversion to help fourth-ranked Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
CJ Donaldson had two short rushing touchdowns and West Virginia became bowl eligible with a 31-21 victory over UCF.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of the robotics industry.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Mac Miller fans are getting new music in the new year.
The official teaser for "The Pitt" dropped, revealing a premiere date in January.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with what you can expect for the two big shopping days.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
A funeral mass is set to be held at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland at 10 a.m.
Watch as Ray Fittipaldo, Brian Batko, and Chris Adamski join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
