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It's the season for beach vacations. But a new study is making us second guess if we really want to get in the water.
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It's the season for beach vacations. But a new study is making us second guess if we really want to get in the water.
Contender, a nearly 14-foot long adult great white male shark, was first tagged by OCEARCH in January 2025.
The marine photographer who captured the footage said it could be the world's first recorded sighting of a black seadevil alive in broad daylight near the ocean surface.
Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea crustacean while researching culinary patterns in Vietnam.
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on Oct. 15, 1914. Just 70 sailors survived.
Oarfish have a reputation as harbingers of disasters — and this one was spotted just two days before a 4.4 quake rattled Los Angeles.
The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current.
Forecasters are warning of an "exceptionally dangerous" wave event along California's coast that "has not occurred in many years."
The man was found two days after the search for him and another sailor was suspended.
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
Recent conditions in the area have included rip currents and large waves.
Video of the captain's latest encounters shows orcas "biting off both rudders" of his yacht, with one of the whales seen swimming around with a piece of the rudder in its mouth.
Scientists set world records for the deepest fish ever recorded on video, as well as the deepest catch, while exploring trenches off Japan.
The company says it's on a mission to #FindTheKetchupBoatGuy to give Elvis Francois a new boat complete with navigational technology to "avoid another disaster in the future."
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
Greenpeace USA blasted industry claims of creating an efficient, circular economy as "fiction."
A six-month-old puppy is fighting for her life after she was found in a crate under a bridge in Erie as sub-zero windchills batter the area.
The end of East End Cooperative Ministry's local meal program is now impacting thousands of people in need.
Ice is blocking Pittsburgh Water's intake into the treatment plant.
Frigid air is expected to be in place for the region through next week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
A six-month-old puppy is fighting for her life after she was found in a crate under a bridge in Erie as sub-zero windchills batter the area.
The end of East End Cooperative Ministry's local meal program is now impacting thousands of people in need.
Ice is blocking Pittsburgh Water's intake into the treatment plant.
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Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Vesta Mohebbi is a nurse who saw the worst during the COVID-19 pandemic. The stress she endured inside the hospital led her to find ways to bring comfort to others. Now she and her dog, Zion, help first responders and young children all across Pittsburgh.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is helping our viewers find the value in three items sent in by you.
Chef Crystal, Team Leader for Giant Eagle, is making sure we don’t skip over lunch by sharing an easy Mediterranean beef bowl recipe!
David is loving this assignment! He and Heather are learning about an upcoming yoga event at Cats N’at in Wexford by meeting some of the felines up for adoption!
Daisy was live at Full Throttle Adrenaline Park in Monroeville for some indoor fun!
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Penn State's women's team is hosting Robert Morris and the men's team is hosting Michigan State.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Seattle Kraken 6-3.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach for the first time in nearly 20 years after Mike Tomlin stepped down last week.
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.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
The end of a local meal program is now impacting thousands of people in need. KDKA-TV’s Megan Shinn shares more about the change at East End Cooperative Ministry, and what resources are still available.
Pittsburgh police are asking for help to identify a man they say used a knife to slash an Israeli flag outside a home in the city's Mexican War Streets neighborhood. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele has more.
Vesta Mohebbi is a nurse who saw the worst during the COVID-19 pandemic. The stress she endured inside the hospital led her to find ways to bring comfort to others. Now she and her dog, Zion, help first responders and young children all across Pittsburgh.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is helping our viewers find the value in three items sent in by you.
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.
