Robert MacNeil, longtime PBS anchorman, dies at 93

Robert MacNeil, the longtime PBS anchor who started "PBS NewsHour," has died at the age of 93. His daughter Alison MacNeil confirmed that her father, who was also known as Robin, died Friday at a Manhattan hospital. PBS NewsHour co-anchors Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz said, "Robin was one of …...Read More

World's oldest known gorilla turns 67 at Berlin Zoo

Berlin's zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou the gorilla, its oldest resident, who it believes is also the oldest gorilla in the world. NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM'S 500-POUND, 95-YEAR-OLD SEA TURTLE GETS CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH Fatou was born in 1957 and came to the zoo in what was …...Read More

At least 13 dead, 15,000 displaced as floods wash over Kenya

Heavy rains pounding different parts of Kenya have led to the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000 people, the United Nations said, as forecasters warn that more rains can be expected until June. The U.N Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, citing the Kenya Red …...Read More

Former Kentucky basketball captain Mark Pope replaces John Calipari as program's next head coach

Mark Pope is returning to Kentucky. The former college basketball player, who was the captain of the Wildcats' 1996 national championship team, has been named the basketball program's new head coach. Pope replaces John Calipari, who recently departed Lexington to take the head coaching job at Arkansas. The school announced …...Read More

Biden administration cracks down on lightbulbs as part of climate agenda

The Biden administration finalized energy efficiency regulations targeting common everyday lightbulbs late Friday as part of its sweeping climate agenda. The Department of Energy announced the new standards for general service lamps, which include the most common types of residential and commercial lightbulbs. The agency said the regulations will slash …...Read More

Baby penguins dive off 50-foot cliff in 1st-of-its-kind footage from National Geographic

In newly released footage from National Geographic, baby penguins are seen bravely taking a 50-foot dive into the water below. In the video, nearly 700 emperor penguin chicks are gathered at the edge of a cliff, glancing over to see the deep water beneath them. All it takes is one …...Read More

Wisconsin river stabbing suspect convicted after claiming self-defense in tubing fight

Nicolae Miu was convicted Thursday after fatally stabbing a high school student and injuring four others during a fight on a Wisconsin river that he said was self-defense. Miu and the others had been tubing on the Apple River on July 30, 2022 when a fight broke out, which resulted …...Read More

Fox News Politics: Spy drama spreads

Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. What's happening? - House passes FISA authorization… - Military positions to counter potential Iranian threats… - Trump prepares for first criminal trial beginning Monday… FISA chaos continues after passage …...Read More

Brazil court says government must compensate victims of stray bullets in police raids

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) — The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state must compensate victims of stray bullets during military and law enforcement operations. The ruling means that the state is now civilly liable for deaths or injuries resulting from either police or armed forces operations, even in …...Read More

Alabama Ethics Commission member out over campaign donation claims

A member of the Alabama Ethics Commission has resigned after acknowledging that he might have broken a state law by making campaign contributions. Attorney Stan McDonald confirmed his resignation in a text message sent to The Associated Press late Thursday, several days after acknowledging he had made political contributions. Alabama …...Read More