Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country’s national bird.

The goal is to expand the number of certified testers for bird flu. The bill received a bipartisan vote in both chambers, though it was opposed by four Republican senators and 41 Republican ...

Rep. Lindsay James, D-Dubuque, opposed advancing the bill. Bird, a Republican, has pushed the amendment since the Iowa Supreme Court last year ruled 4-3 that it is unconstitutional for children to ...

At 6-11, Walton was one of the most skilled big men to play the game ... are as grateful as I am that we were able to know Bill," Bird said. "He was such a joy to know, and he will be sorely ...

Legislation intended to aid the state’s response to highly-pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, passed the Senate Wednesday. It was the first bill this session to pass through both chambers of the ...