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CBS NEWS VIDEO: Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble
Barbara Garcia, a survivor of the massive tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb, found her dog buried alive under the rubble during her interview with CBS News' Anna Werner. Video courtesy of CBS.com.
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Bomb-sniffing dog to be laid to rest in Michigan
LYON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A bomb-sniffing dog who did nine tours in Afghanistan is to be laid to rest at the Michigan War Dogs Memorial in Oakland County. A funeral service for Mina is to be held Sunday in Lyon Township. He died recently at...Tags: U.S. Military
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Michiana pet owners brace for tick season
This sunshine has people rushing outside, but it also brought a rush of hungry parasites. Area veterinarians say the warm weather has brought ticks out of their dormancy.
But even though ticks can carry disease, Dr. TJ Niemann of Magrane Animal Clinic...Tags: Lyme Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Human Interest, Health, Frontline Limited
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Student who sued GVSU over campus pet rule honored
ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) — A West Michigan student who settled a lawsuit with Grand Valley State University over her right to keep a guinea pig in her campus apartment has been lauded by an advocacy group. MLive.com reports (http://bit.ly/11shNyL )...Tags: Education, Human Interest, Guinea, Colleges and Universities
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Stray Dog expected to reopen in June
NEW BUFFALO – They won't be open in time for what many consider the start of summer tourism, Memorial Day weekend. But a popular summer time hangout in Berrien County should be open in time for most of the warm weather. The Stray Dog Bar and...
Tags: Memorial Day
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'I'm not racist': Common claim after racial slurs
It's almost a cliche. First, someone talking about blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs — or even uses the indefensible N-word. Then, along with the inevitable apology, comes the kicker: I'm not racist. The latest...Tags: Cultural Development, Barack Obama, Politics, Elections, Culture
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Pence lobbies against expanding gambling in Ind.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence is asking lawmakers to reject an expansion of gambling amid pressure from new casinos in bordering states. Pence told reporters Tuesday that he has concerns about the industry's effort to bring the state's...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Lobbying, Politics, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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School reaches $40,000 settlement over guinea pig
ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) — Grand Valley State University has reached a $40,000 settlement with a student who sued for the right to keep a guinea pig on campus for emotional support. The Grand Rapids Press reports (http://bit.ly/XX3anD ) that the...
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Sixth-grader raises funds for shelter dog treadmills
Here's a story we think you're just going to love... A young girl with a huge heart and a major soft spot for more than 50 dogs waiting for homes. You could easily call sixth-grader Kam Gottlieb a dog lover. "They're just so cuddly and playful. I don'...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Special needs kids bond with horses in a special way
WSBT-TVMIDDLEBURY – This coming Saturday will be a big day for LoveWay stables in Middlebury when it holds a major fundraiser. The organization helps the disabled through therapeutic horseback riding. The recession hurts donations, but supporters are...Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Middlebury, Students, Autism
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Orangutan's cancer treatment similar to humans
MIAMI (AP) — Peanut is an 8-year-old orangutan and a star attraction at Miami's Jungle Island. These days she's also got a team of cancer doctors huddling around her, watching as the chemo drip flows into her veins. Peanut, who was diagnosed with...Tags: Health Treatments, Chemotherapy, Biotechnology, Science and Technology, Oncology
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PETA to Fort Wayne Johnny Appleseed Fest: Go vegan
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A northern Indiana festival that toasts the life of Johnny Appleseed is being asked by an animal rights group to honor the frontier apple tree planter's animal-loving ways by dropping meat from its menu. Historians say the...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Vegetarian Diet, Diets and Dieting, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Festive Events
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