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Everyone loves a dog in uniform: 20+ adorable service puppies in training

Wed, Jun 12, 2013 1:59 PM
by Shea Gunther
Check out this pile of adorable puppies, all with futures as police, fire and service dogs.

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Watch a dog narrate his sad diary

Wed, Jun 05, 2013 9:39 AM

Video: If you loved 'Sad Cat Diary,' you'll enjoy learning what goes on inside the head of man's best friend.
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The seriously surprising signs of drowning
Tue, Jun 04, 2013 3:50 PM by Melissa Breyer
Forget what you thought you knew about drowning; it looks nothing like most of us think. Here’s what to watch out for.
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Woman awarded $800,000 in bed bug infestation lawsuit
Tue, Jun 04, 2013 11:25 AM by Melissa Breyer
In this case, the landlord was found to be at fault. But as more bed bug lawsuits are being brought to trial, landlords are drawing the line on responsibility.
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Family fights to keep pet deer
Tue, Jun 04, 2013 10:20 AM by Laura Moss
Video: A family is in a legal battle to keep their pet deer, Lilly, after the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said the law prohibits the possession of a live wild animal.
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Can sucking on your baby's pacifier protect her from asthma and allergies?
Tue, Jun 04, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
New research finds that utilizing this pacifier cleaning technique may help bolster her immune system and prevent future diseases.
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Meet the official pet reps: State dogs and cats
Mon, Jun 03, 2013 4:14 PM by Laura Moss
Here's the full list of cat and dog breeds that represent 12 U.S. states.
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Watch: Toddler explains why we should all be vegetarians
Mon, Jun 03, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
In this sweet home video, a young toddler explains why we should not be eating animals.
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Does your cat have high blood pressure?
Mon, Jun 03, 2013 1:34 PM by Morieka Johnson
Here's what you need to know about this 'silent killer.'
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Orgasms during birth? Yes, it really can happen

Mon, Jun 03, 2013 10:23 AM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

Researchers have found that sexual stimulation and orgasm reduce sensitivity to pain.
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Cat hates ThunderShirt

Mon, Jun 03, 2013 10:16 AM

Video: The only thing this cat hates more than his ThunderShirt is his ThunderShirt.
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Police dog bids touching farewell to partner
Mon, Jun 03, 2013 10:14 AM by Laura Moss
Video: A photo of a police dog saying goodbye to his fallen human partner over the weekend is going viral. Photojournalist Jonathan Palmer captured the touching moment when the dog placed his paw on his partner’s casket.
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Legal pot changes Wash. police dog training tactics

Mon, Jun 03, 2013 9:37 AM

Video: Some police departments in Washington state have stopped training their new dogs to sniff around for marijuana after voters last fall legalized recreational pot use.
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What your teens are really doing behind the wheel
Mon, Jun 03, 2013 8:30 AM by Jenn Savedge
New study takes a closer look at teen driving behaviors. The results may scare you.
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What's a knaidel?
Fri, May 31, 2013 11:03 AM by Melissa Breyer
The winning word at this year's National Spelling Bee is familiar to those with a bit of Yiddish.
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Can you spell these words? Oh, and we need a definition, too.
Thu, May 30, 2013 7:01 PM by Jenn Savedge
The Scripps National Spelling Bee enters its final round tonight, with kids around the country competing for the title of top speller.
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