Endangered shark meat sold under misleading labels in the U.S., study finds
Meat from shark species at risk of extinction is commonly available in the U.S. under ambiguous or incorrect labels, researchers found.
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Meat from shark species at risk of extinction is commonly available in the U.S. under ambiguous or incorrect labels, researchers found.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
Jacob has been dubbed "Africa's most resilient lion" as he continues to survive the unthinkable: "Really is a cat with nine lives."
There's an adorable new face at an Ohio zoo, a baby western lowland gorilla.
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 Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium's new mascot has a name.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar even though it periodically results in deaths from chelonitoxism, a type of food poisoning.
Police in England would like to speak with anyone who's missing some giant tortoises, or "knows of anyone who normally has a large number of tortoises but has fewer now."
The twin female panda babies born at EVERLAND and their mother, "are in good health," the park tells CBS News.
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is announcing two more adorable additions.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium welcomed a new, adorable addition on Valentine's Day.
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
A white rhinoceros was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, an important milestone for the near-threatened species.
The National Aviary jumped into action when one of their birds, an endangered species, became ill recently and was found to be in kidney failure.
An endangered gray wolf that wandered more than 8,700 miles after leaving her pack in Oregon has died in Northern California.
Two endangered giraffes at an Ohio safari park are now the proud parents of an adorable calf -- just the 18th to be born in a conservation center.
The National Aviary introduced their Grey Crowned Crane chick, born on July 27, to the public on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The species of crane is endangered.
The National Aviary is introducing their newest, fluffiest baby to the public today.
Wildlife conservationists in Alabama are expressing outrage after the body of an endangered type of sea turtle washed ashore with a beach chair wrapped around its neck.
The last herd of southern mountain caribou -- known as gray ghosts -- has reportedly dwindled down to the point where wildlife experts are calling them "functionally extinct"
The state Senate is advancing legislation to make the Eastern hellbender the official amphibian of Pennsylvania, as researchers say its population is shrinking because of pollution.
More than $300,000 worth of counterfeit designer bags and jewelry were seized in Pittsburgh, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Tuesday.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
People living on Methyl Street in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood said drivers have hit their cars multiple times in recent years.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
More than $300,000 worth of counterfeit designer bags and jewelry were seized in Pittsburgh, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Tuesday.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
People living on Methyl Street in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood said drivers have hit their cars multiple times in recent years.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Last week, the Pentagon said it may block military members from using tuition aid at many top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Chris Hoffman reports.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
This month’s UPMC Community Hero is Lauren Rowe. An educator and counselor in the West Mifflin Area School District, she is giving back to the school that raised her, making sure the next generation is full on the inside and out.
Chef Crystal Baldwin makes an easy recipe for shrimp fritters and highlights some Black-owned vendors, with products available at Giant Eagle!
Dr. Lori appraises more of your antiques. Today’s theme is: kitchen kitsch!
Daisy Jade is live at Kretchmar’s Bakery in Beaver to get the party started!
David is back! He and Heather are celebrating with new milkshake flavors!
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A girls' basketball game at the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association tournament became a lesson in sportsmanship on Friday.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries tomorrow, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years. Barry Pintar reports.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes. Some are too far gone to be restored by even the most motivated house-flipper. Demolishing these blighted buildings can involve hiring outside companies to do the work for a lot of cash. So instead local and federal lawmakers found a way to keep that money inside the area by capitalizing on the blight to create jobs.
People living on Methyl Street in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood said drivers have hit their cars multiple times in recent years.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
Jesse Jackson is being remembered by many in the local civil rights movement, including Tim Stevens, who founded the Black Political Empowerment Project in Pittsburgh. Ross Guidotti reports.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
