Kids swing dead cats at protesters at feral animal hunt weigh-in
A school's "cat hunt" fundraiser caused outcry after children dangled dead feral cats in front of activists while chanting "meat, meat, meat."
Animal Cruelty
"Tiger King" star "Doc" Antle convicted of wildlife trafficking
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle was accused of illegally buying endangered lion cubs in Frederick County, Virginia, for display and profit at his South Carolina zoo.
BBC investigation exposes brutal monkey torture video ring
At least 3 Americans are among the alleged ringleaders of the monkey torture video ring, which peddled the "extreme depravity" via social media groups.
146 dogs found dead in home of Ohio dog shelter's founding operator
The animals found were in varying stages of decay, with many confined to their crates.
8th horse dies at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby
Rio Moon "suffered a catastrophic injury" and was euthanized, becoming the eighth horse to die at the iconic track in recent weeks.
Trainer suspended ahead of Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs on Thursday suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. from entering horses in the Kentucky Derby following the sudden deaths of two of his horses this past week.
Mexico seizes 10 tigers, 5 lions in cartel-dominated area
The seizure came a week after U.S. prosecutors revealed grisly details about how some drug lords use tigers.
Man charged after taking platypus on shopping trip; animal's fate a mystery
Authorities cautioned that the missing animal — which may be venomous — could be in danger.
33 swimmers accused of harassing dolphins
Drone video appears to show 33 swimmers chasing and harassing a pod of dolphins off Hawaii's Big Island this past weekend. The swimmers are under investigation by Hawaiian authorities.
Swimmers accused of harassing dolphins
Dozens of swimmers are under investigation for allegedly harassing a pod of wild dolphins near Hawaii's Big Island, authorities said.
Hunter who killed, skinned pet dogs says he thought they were coyotes
The owner of the pets said the German shepherds' heads were removed and remain missing; Michael Konschak faces criminal charges.
Suspect in Dallas Zoo monkey theft says he'll do it again if released, docs allege
Davion Irvin, who remained jailed Tuesday on $25,000 bond, was arrested last week after asking questions at a downtown Dallas aquarium about animals there.
Tiger euthanized after escaping farm, attacking local man and animals
Sheba, and 8-year-old tiger, had been held with another big cat in a small enclosure at a farm near South Africa's most heavily-populated city.
Wisconsin officials investigate suspected shooting death of bald eagle
The bald eagle was found with severe injuries, and died after undergoing two surgeries.
Alabama family sentenced in federal bust of massive cockfighting ring
The defendants allegedly held illegal cockfighting events at an arena with stadium-style seating for 150 people.
TSA officer discovers cat inside checked luggage
A TSA officer made an unusual discovery at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport -- an orange cat inside a checked suitcase.
3 accused of hoarding nearly 200 cats in Connecticut home charged with animal cruelty
All of the animals were either adopted or relocated to shelters and rescues a little more than one month after they were found in the home.
Could Spain say adios to bull-running festivals?
The nation is divided, and after 10 people were killed running with bulls this summer alone, the debate over the tradition is as fierce as ever.
Prince Harry and Meghan adopt beagle rescued from breeding facility
Mama Mia was among more than 4,000 beagles removed from a Virginia facility earlier this year, where dogs faced "unnecessary suffering, and at times, death," according to investigators.
4,000 beagles rescued from breeding facility
Thousands of beagles were rescued from a breeding facility in Virginia, where they faced a bleak future. Manuel Bojorquez shares more on the task of finding them all their forever homes.
California authorities "humanely euthanize" 143 roosters after cockfighting bust
Southern California authorities said they broke up a large cockfighting event at a home about 50 miles east of Los Angeles.
Dog left on balcony in extreme heat dies; owner charged
The dog's water bowl was empty and there were signs he had pawed at the sliding door. In addition, neighbors and nearby workers reportedly hearing a dog in distress.
Dozens of sea turtles found stabbed to death off Japanese island
A frustrated fisherman confessed to stabbing the endangered turtles after they got caught in his fishing nets, and he reportedly "regrets it now."
Costco's rotisserie chickens involve animal cruelty: lawsuit
The retailer's $4.99 birds violate Nebraska and Iowa laws against livestock neglect, two shareholders allege in claim.
CBS News poll: On Trump deploying National Guard, divisions over impact on crime, rights
Trump's approval rating ticks back up; support for tariffs declines as some pull back buying.
South Korea says it reached a deal to release workers detained in ICE raid
South Korea says it reached a deal with the U.S. to release more than 300 South Koreans detained in an immigration enforcement raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant.
Justice Barrett on the Supreme Court's checks on Trump's power
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett also discusses her vote in the 2022 Dobbs abortion case.
Duckworth: Trump essentially "declared war" on Chicago; no "indications" of deployment
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said President Trump "essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation."
Powerball winning tickets sold in Texas, Missouri in estimated $1.8B jackpot
Saturday's jackpot had an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
Hassett says Fed monetary policy should be "fully independent" of presidents
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said the Federal Reserve's monetary policy "needs to be fully independent of political influence — including from President Trump."
Ukraine government building damaged in large Russia aerial attack
Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys – the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began, Ukraine's Air Force said.
Japan's prime minister to step down less than a year after taking office
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba took office in October.
Baby, children among 11 missing after hippo capsizes boat
Three people survived the incident and were rescued, and "a search is ongoing in the hope of finding the missing victims," an official said.