US lawsuit settles long-running battle over monkey’s selfie rights

A US lawsuit over who owns the copyright to selfie photographs snapped by a macaque monkey in 2015 has been settled before a federal court could answer the novel legal question. Under the deal, the photographer whose camera was used to take the photo agreed to donate 25 per cent of any future revenue to charities dedicated to protecting crested macaques, lawyers for an animal-rights group said.

Congressman: ‘Young lady’ colleague ‘doesn’t know a damn thing’

Rep. Don Young was forced to apologize to a female lawmaker Thursday after addressing her as "young lady" and saying on the House floor that she "doesn't know a damn thing what she's talking about." Young, an Alaska Republican, lashed out at Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal from Washington during a floor debate over an amendment to the 2018 government spending package regarding wildlife management and national preserves in Alaska.

Wyoming ‘ag-gag’ law suffers appeals court blow

Two Wyoming laws that seek to discourage environmental activists from trespassing in the process of gathering data about wildlife, streams and other natural resources on ranchland could run afoul of free-speech protections, an appeals court ruled Thursday. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that just because somebody is violating the usual laws against trespassing doesn't mean their free-speech rights aren't protected.

The Latest: Authorities confirm identity of deceased kayaker

The Latest on the death of a Pennsylvania man while kayaking on Lake Ontario in New York with his twin brother and a friend : Authorities have released the name of the man who died while kayaking off New York's Lake Ontario with his twin brother and a friend. Maj. Patrick Moriarty of the state park police said Wednesday that 21-year-old Jacob McCormick's body was recovered Tuesday morning by a U.S. Coast Guard crew.

Groups sue to protect Yellowstone bears as hunts anticipated

Wildlife advocates and a Montana Indian tribe have asked a U.S. court to restore protections for grizzly bears in and around Yellowstone National Park so that trophy hunting of the fearsome animals would not be allowed. The Northern Cheyenne Tribe, the Humane Society and several conservation groups filed three lawsuits Tuesday and Wednesday in federal court in Montana, challenging the government's recent move to lift protections.

NRA calls elites threat in series of online videos

The election of President Donald Trump and Republican control of Congress meant the National Rifle Association could probably rest easy that gun laws wouldn't change for at least four years. But the NRA has begun a campaign not against pending legislation but what it sees as liberal forces bent on undoing the progress it's made -- and the political powerhouse is resorting to language that some believe could incite violence.

Sen. Murphy Explains How Long Island Sound Funding Went From Zero To $8M

If there was any doubt about the value of Long Island Sound to the people of Connecticut, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy spelled it out during a visit to Greenwich Point Park on a perfect beach day. "People want to spend time by the water - it is why people come to Connecticut," Murphy said Thursday in the Bruce Museum Seaside Center, a rustic Environmental Center just steps from the water.

Sen. Murphy Spells Out How To Save The Sound From Budget Cuts

If there was any doubt about the value of Long Island Sound to the people of Connecticut, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy spelled it out during a visit to Greenwich Point Park on a perfect beach day. "People want to spend time by the water - it is why people come to Connecticut," Murphy said Thursday in the Bruce Museum Seaside Center, a rustic Environmental Center just steps from the water.

Between cancer treatments, McCain maintains rigorous agenda

Sen. John McCain's packed agenda while on break from Congress in his home state of Arizona has hardly been the schedule of a typical brain cancer patient - or even someone about to turn 81. McCain has been undergoing targeted radiation and chemotherapy treatments at the local Mayo Clinic on weekday mornings before going about his day with In the past two weeks, the Republican has discussed a development project with Arizona mayors, given a radio interview and held a Facebook town hall. The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee outlined a military strategy for Afghanistan, attended an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game and went hiking several times with his family.