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Officials at Kruger National Park in South Africa said a suspected rhino poacher was killed by an elephant and his remains eaten by lions. Pictured here, an elephant in the park in 2016.

Suspected Rhino Poacher Killed By Elephant, Eaten By Pride Of Lions In South Africa

Park officials said all that was left at the scene were "a human skull and a pair of pants." Many on social media have called the incident karma.

Senate intelligence committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., praised the work of state and local election officials in the past few years, but said, "There is still much work that remains to be done."

Senate Intel Committee Unveils Election Security Report In Wake Of Mueller Hearings

The report appeared as the 2020 presidential race gets underway in what promises to be a bitter and divisive battle and after the former special counsel said to expect continued Russian interference.

Miranda Lambert released her seventh solo album, <em>Wildcard</em>, on Nov. 1. "I'm still stubborn and hardheaded," Lambert says, "But I have a career. People heard me. I don't have to scream it out anymore."

Miranda Lambert Is In It For The Long Haul

Lambert, who just put out her seventh album, Wildcard, has closed the gap between serious singer-songwriter and arena-rocking entertainer to become the most riveting country star of her generation.

A Palestinian man uses a biometric gate as he crosses into Israel at the Qalandia crossing in Jerusalem in July. Israel's military has invested tens of millions of dollars to upgrade West Bank crossings and ease entry for Palestinian workers. But critics slam the military's use of facial recognition technology as problematic.

Face Recognition Lets Palestinians Cross Israeli Checkposts Fast, But Raises Concerns

Israel has begun using the technology at its West Bank checkpoints to verify Palestinians' identities as they cross into Israel. The new system means shorter wait times but is drawing criticism.

'The Accusation' Tracks The False Narrative Of Blood Libel

Edward Berenson looks at what led up to the false narrative that Jewish people murder Christian children and use their blood, its perpetuation, and the single 1928 U.S. allegation of blood libel.

A pile of rough-hewn pink Himalayan salt cubes.

Pakistan Wants You To Know: Most Pink Himalayan Salt Doesn't Come From India

The salt has become trendy in the U.S. But Pakistan hasn't benefited much economically from that popularity. Now, Pakistan's government wants to trademark the salt and cash in.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a decision to make about whether to open impeachment proceedings against President Trump, as more Democrats are moving in favor of it.

Impeachment Has Never Been Very Popular, But That Hasn't Stopped Congress Before

The truth is, impeachment has almost never been popular. It tends to pump up the partisans in either party but has far less allure for independents or those less politically inclined.

'It Came From Something Awful' Links 4Chan And Today's Political Discourse

If author Dale Beran is to be believed, all the world's an Internet forum. His new book offers an overview of Internet culture and explores the mindset and techniques of early Internet trolls.

Film poster. There is no bigger genre of film right now than the superhero movie, continually producing the highest-grossing movies in the world and starring the highest-paid actors. "Rise Of The Superheroes" is a detailed look into how superhero films conquered the world, from Tim Burton's "Batman" movies to "The Avengers."

Rise Of The Superheroes

Stream on YouTube or tune in Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to the parliament Tuesday as New Zealand considers new gun laws after the mass shooting in that stunned the country.

New Zealand PM Ardern Urges Her Nation To Make Gunman 'Nameless'

Jacinda Ardern repeated her pledge to change New Zealand's gun laws and she questioned the role of social media in publicizing the attack by a self-proclaimed white supremacist.

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