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Niall Harbison shares how Rusty went from a life on a chain to gentle days in England
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— Oct 4, 2026
Niall Harbison named Rusty for a lifetime spent on a chain in Thailand. Posts now show the dog happy in England, drawing thousands of likes and comments about snow and open gardens.
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Memphis Jazz Festival Plans Three-Day Debut
Entertainment
— Oct 7, 2026
Memphis is preparing to host its first annual jazz festival, while a community project is raising funds to restore historic Black cemeteries and honor the people buried there. Other local coverage included firefighters rescuing two dogs from a carbon monoxide emergency and criticism of Tennessee after the botched execution of Christa Pike drew national attention.
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“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” — Doris Day, Singer, actress and animal
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— Oct 1, 2026
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Cafes launch, plan expansions across regions
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
Several cafés and food businesses are expanding: Nook’s in Kirkintilloch teased a takeaway spin-off, a Wiltshire pub opened a daytime café, and Cozmo One plans an Ashburn location. Fresno’s Mokha Harbor Cafe is pursuing a larger site with a drive-thru, while a dog-friendly café at a Moray care home plans to expand to a second site.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 1h
Officers Step in to Save Dog and Puppies; Surprised to Find One Trapped in Mattress
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— Jan 8, 2022
When Detroit Police got a call about a “vicious dog” in a Detroit neighborhood the day after Christmas, officers H. Kourani and G. Rogers responded. Rogers is something of a dog fanatic. She’s a dog lover, but she’s…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Dog Rescued After 3 Days With Head Stuck in Cheese Ball Bucket, Now Named ‘Cheeto’
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— Oct 11, 2023
A stray dog was finally rescued after three days with his head trapped in a cheese ball bucket and has been named Cheeto. According to the Detroit Free Press , Cheeto was discovered in the cheesy situation over the…
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'Most Heartwarming Story of the Day': Dog Lost for a Week Found Yelping at Bottom of Pit in Nat'l Park
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— Jun 18, 2022
Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. There are few things adventurous dogs enjoy more than a day spent out exploring nature…
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Connecticut Humane Society Partners With the Doggy Wish to Give Dogs Thanksgiving Meal
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— Nov 21, 2023
Dogs at the Connecticut Humane Society shared their own “Barksgiving” with the help of nonprofit The Doggy Wish. According to NBC Connecticut , the shelter dogs got to celebrate turkey day a little early on Sunday…
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Dog Stood Up at Valentine's Adoption Meet-and-Greet Finally Finds Home After 225 Days at Shelter
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— Apr 16, 2022
Plenty of people look forward to spending time with their special someone on Valentine’s Day, and that was no less true for a pup named Luke. Staff at the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in Kent, England, had an…
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Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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68 Dogs Rescued After Being Crammed Into Cages on Truck, Intercepted on Way to Dog Meat Festival
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— Jul 1, 2021
In late June, many Americans look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July. But in late June in China, a different celebration takes place: the Lychee and Dog Meat Festival in Yulin. The festival lasts 10 days, and…
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Video: Family Dog Comes to the Rescue, Saves Smaller Dog from Drowning in Swimming Pool
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— Apr 25, 2021
When Byron and Melissa Thanarayen of Boksburg City, South Africa, got home one day in April, they were met with a puzzling sight. They own three dogs, but two of them were damp. Chucky, a 13-year-old Pomeranian, and…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Woman Spots Strange Dog, After Posting a Picture She Realizes What’s Really in Her Yard
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— Jul 8, 2023
Camryn Escoto was away from her home in Fresno, California, for a few days and decided to FaceTime her uncle on Sunday to check in. That’s when she noticed something — a dog was in the background of the video chat that…
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Video Captures Skier and Dog Caught In Mountain Avalanche
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— Jan 12, 2026
A serene day on the slopes turned into a harrowing fight for survival when Ares Masip, a backcountry skier in the Pyrenees Mountains of Andorra, triggered a sudden avalanche that swept both her and her loyal dog Cim…
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After Dog Manages to Dig Way Under Foundation of Home, Police 'Dog Whisperers' Called In for Rescue
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— Aug 10, 2021
First responders put themselves on the front lines every day to help the people in their community. They see some of the worst scenarios play out before them, so when something a bit more lighthearted comes up on the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Launches Probe Into New Jersey City Over ‘Egregious’ Firearm Permit Process
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h
Rescue dogs and first responders mark 9/11's 25th anniversary
World
— Sep 8, 2026
A trio of 9/11 retrospectives highlights the scale and duration of the recovery, from rescue dogs locating survivors and then cadaver dogs guiding remains removal to the long, painstaking work of identifying thousands of victims. It also emphasizes moral clarity about the attacks, the courage of first responders, and the enduring lessons for public safety professionals like MUSC officers who continue to honor that day’s impact on their work and communities.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Dog That Fell Off Cliff Saved by US Coast Guard
Reporting
— Jan 4, 2024
The U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest is being praised for successfully rescuing a dog named Leo who fell off a cliff at the Ecola State Park in Oregon on New Year’s Day. A GoFundMe campaign was launched to pay for…
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Students Find Dog Missing for Five Years from States Away: Reunion Is a 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Story
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— Jan 26, 2022
Shortly after Abbie Bayless, a student at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, got set up with her roommate, a stray dog walked into their house and their lives. “I had just moved in with my roommate — literally days…
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Couple's Dog Disappears Days Before Christmas, Shows Up for Sale States Away: Owners Confront Seller
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— Jan 11, 2022
Mia is an eye-catching pup who lives with her owners in Charlotte County, Florida. She’s a bull terrier — the same breed as the Target Dog — and she must have caught the eye of a passerby in December as she turned up…
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Baseball’s Gone to the Dogs as ‘Decoy’ Delivers First Pitch
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— Aug 29, 2024
It’s not every day one sees a first “pitch” in a MLB game. But that is exactly what happened Wednesday night when Shohei Ohtani’s dog Decoy delivered the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, per NBC…
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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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Man's Love of Dogs Leads to Crazy Idea for 50th Birthday Celebration
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— Dec 11, 2021
Plenty of people celebrate their birthday by basking in a day of activities that revolve around them. And there’s nothing wrong with taking a day to yourself and enjoying your favorite things — but some people’s…
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Watch: Firefighters Rescue Dog Loose for 5 Days, Found Trapped Inside Cincinnati Garage Walls
Reporting
— Jul 21, 2021
Gertie is a white terrier mix from Cincinnati, Ohio, who has a nose for adventure. Like many of the terrier type, she’s an “earth” dog, living up to the stereotype of seeking adventure and searching out prey in the wide…
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Dog Falls into Volcanic Fissure, Gets Stranded for Two Days: Local Adventurer Risks Life to Save Her
Reporting
— Mar 8, 2022
Kawika Singson is known for his daring feats of photography and love for the flora and fauna of Hawaii. His photography often features adventurous shots of volcanoes that put his safety in danger. So when a dog became…
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Cat's Meows Alert Rescuers to Owner, 83, Who Fell 70 Feet Down Ravine: 'Piran the Cat Saved the Day'
Reporting
— Aug 21, 2021
If an animal is going to be rescuing you from danger, it’s often a dog. There are countless movies and books based on this premise, and dogs do indeed seem to thrive when given jobs that help their owners. You certainly…
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Dog the Bounty Hunter Says Brian Laundrie Could Be a Serial Killer After Seeing His Reading List
Opinion
— Oct 14, 2021
Duane Chapman, who you probably know as Dog the Bounty Hunter, has added an extra degree of publicity to an already riveting case by getting involved in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, who has been missing since days…
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 2h
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