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Amputee lion makes record-breaking swim across croc-infested waters
Jacob has been dubbed "Africa's most resilient lion" as he continues to survive the unthinkable: "Really is a cat with nine lives."
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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.
On Tuesday, the Brother's Brother Foundation will load another container of medical supplies and equipment for hospitals and clinics in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The public will pay their respects to Corey Comperatore on Thursday.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
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A Pittsburgh doctor explains the dangers of expired car seats.
The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
Fans looking for tickets to the game will need to buy season tickets, a mini-plan, or group tickets.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier was here with some friends from Vigilance Theater, to tell you how you can get involved in their upcoming murder-mystery show.
Pick-Your-Own-Farms is where you can harvest buckets of berries for yourself, which have become a family tradition for many. We learned about five local farms that your kids will love from Kidsburgh's Yu-Ling Behr.
From elegant evening soirees to causal beach celebrations, Daisy was at Macy's to show us how to dress to impress for every type of wedding.
Pittsburgh area muralist Kyle Holbrook joined the show to talk about his upcoming journey to Paris for the Olympic Games!
Daisy joined us this morning from Spiritzery, Pittsburgh's newest pop-up bar. It's been popping up all over social media.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Health challenges like cancer and heart attacks have knocked down Ronald Davis, but he continues to not just get back up, but keep moving.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, medics, doctors, and nurses jumped into action to treat the wounded.
A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
The Pirates will start the season on the road but will face the Yankees in their first homestand in 2025.
Rob King steps in for long-time play-by-play analyst Bill Hillgrove who retired in February.
The Steelers signed their 2016 seventh-round pick, linebacker Tyler Matakevich, to a one-year contract.
Pitt and men's basketball coach Jeff Capel have agreed to a contract extension that runs through at least the 2029-30 season.
A Pittsburgher is going to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
The multi-year partnership begins this season.
KDKA-TV talked exclusively with Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel and the head of its global operations, about the proposed deal.
The popular Pittsburgh spot was praised for its pepperoni size and its unique crust.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Pittsburgh area muralist Kyle Holbrook joined the show to talk about his upcoming journey to Paris for the Olympic Games!
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Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.