Conservationists are raising the plight of the pangolin, a scaly anteater found in parts of Africa and Asia that is the most ...

This ancient queen of Palmyra conquered Egypt, captured Roman provinces, and nearly transformed her realm into an empire ...

Following are members of the Rochester High School first-semester honor roll. Students are listed from highest to lowest GPA. The list was provided by the Rochester School District. Principal ...

A new study suggests features in the prehistoric creature's mouth helped it eat more efficiently, giving the species the energy needed to go airborne ...

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today.

Out in the Kuiper Belt, the massive doughnut of debris beyond Neptune, about one in 10 kilometer-scale objects have surprised scientists with their unexpected shape. Rather than resembling a ball, ...

The Nile nourishes a green band stretching through the desert, from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea. Along its ...

A flexible tongue, sensitive beak and teethlike cones in the mouth may have helped Archaeopteryx generate enough energy to fly.

ARCHBISHOP RUMMEL HIGH: The Rummel Fishing Club will host fried fish dinners Fridays in Lent, Feb. 27-March 17, 3-6 p.m. or until they run out. Drive-thru only, 1901 Severn Ave. in Metairie.

The Catholic Church banned his writings, and beliefs in the1500's. In Italy, Galileo was put on trial by the Inquisition for ...

What do we know about the legendary island of Thule from ancient Greek records? Do we know where it really was?

Lent may be here to put the kibosh on Carnival partying, but don't worry. We'll still eat well. Lent is fish fry season. Here's a list of those starting now ...