Animal abuse is an expensive misdemeanor
When the Mississippi Legislature this year finally outlawed the abuse of pet cats and dogs, it made the first offense a misdemeanor and subsequent offenses a felony.
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Las Vegas Resort Sued by Charles Oakley
*Former NBA star, Charles Oakley, has sued a Las Vegas resort over what he calls a "gang-style beat down" by security guards in May last year. The Charlotte Bobcats assistant filed the suit on Thursday in Clark County District Court against Aria hotel-casino at MGM Resorts International's CityCenter complex. According to a Las Vegas Sun [...]
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Dog bite warning: Children are victims most often
With an estimated 4.7 million people bitten by dogs nationwide each year, the American Veterinary Medical Association is trying to raise awareness through a prevention campaign during this week's National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
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A child's health comes first
This week the Oregon Senate is poised to do something that should have been done 50 years ago: ban the extra legal protection given to parents who choose to treat their children's illnesses with religion instead of medical practices. House Bill 2721, which would eliminate reliance on spiritual treatment as a defense to certain crimes in which the victim is under 18 years of age, looks to be ...
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