Indiana deputy killed in dog attack that injured 8-year-old son

Tamieka White, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night shortly after Indianapolis police officers responded to her home on the city’s east side, officials said.

US agency plans deeper study of sea turtles, dredging threat

A U.S. agency has agreed to an in-depth environmental study into whether dredging a Georgia shipping channel in the spring and summer would threaten rare sea turtles nesting on nearby beaches — a review demanded by conservationists who sued to stop the project.

Alligator scares women tubing down Florida river: ‘It’s hissing at her'

An alligator catching some rays on a log gave three women quite a scare as they approached the relaxing reptile while floating down a Florida, river on inner tubes.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
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Peaches is a quiet and calm girl that likes to be near humans, while Etta is the outgoing one that's full of energy.

Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths

It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.

Pet of the Day from the Atlanta Humane Society
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Diamond's personality sparkles just as much as her name. The pit bull is energetic, cuddly, and loves to play with her toys.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
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Luna recently finished nursing her puppies and now she's looking for a home of her own. The 3-year-old terrier has a calm and gentle spirit and loves nothing more than a good belly rub.