Zoos move birds indoors as avian flu spreads in North America

Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.

Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years to cool market

The Canadian government is under pressure to cool an overheated market after prices climbed by more than 20% last year, while rental rates have also been rising.

Broadcaster Joe Davis named new voice of MLB on FOX

Joe Davis is set to team up with Hall of Famer John Smoltz, calling MLB crown jewel events like the All-Star Game, MLB Postseason and the World Series.

Nissan and NASA teaming up for 'game changing' electric car batteries

Nissan said the new state battery will replace lithium-ion batteries now in use. This new battery is also stable enough to be used in pacemakers.

US life expectancy continued to decline in 2021, analysis finds

U.S. life expectancy continued to decline in 2021 following a big drop in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis.

Texas vs. Melissa: Lawmakers visit woman on death row with hugs, prayers

Seven Texas lawmakers who traveled hundreds of miles to update death row inmate Melissa Lucio on their efforts to stop her execution were able to connect with her through embrace and prayer.

COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows

The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.

State-of-the-art weather station to monitor skies during USFL games in Birmingham

Crews with WeatherSTEM installed a new, state-of-the-art weather station on a rooftop near Birmingham's Protective Stadium, home of the USFL this season.

Appeals court OKs Biden's federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate

In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.

Russian retreat reveals destruction as Ukraine asks for help

Russian troops left behind crushed buildings, streets littered with destroyed cars and residents in dire need of food and other aid in a northern Ukrainian city, giving fuel to Kyiv's calls Thursday for more Western support to help halt Moscow's offensive.

The world’s largest treehouse resort to open in Tennessee — how you can stay here

When the Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is completed, it will feature 130 treehouses spread out across 40 acres. And yes, there will be slides, ladders, and drawbridges.

Pink Floyd reunites to record song, raise money for Ukraine

Pink Floyd is releasing its first new music in almost three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine.

Total solar eclipse 2024: next eclipse to stretch from Mexico to Maine

There’s another total solar eclipse coming to North America in 2024. This time, the moon’s shadow will be roughly 115 miles wide and sweep from Texas to Maine.

NY asks judge to hold Donald Trump in civil contempt

New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for his refusal to produce documents her office subpoenaed and wants him fined $10,000 a day.