Columbus, OH

Isabell Werth, at Paris moving higher into sixth all-time Olympic athlete medal winner, has become No. 1 dressage rider in the latest rankings by the International Equestrian Federation as of the end of July. Germany’s Isabell on Wendy displaced team mate Jessica von Bredow-Werndl but whose double gold medal mount...

Isabell Werth World No. 1 Rider, 6th Highest Medal Ranked Athlete in 128 Years Olympic History

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

A-Z-Animals

Dogs are known for becoming very attached to their owners. Some breeds are very outgoing, friendly, and loving to family, strangers, and other dogs. These happy, sweet pups occur in every breed. Others, however, are those you don’t want to mess with, especially if they haven’t had proper socialization and training. Here are the top […]

Top 10 Meanest Dogs

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Coyote, CA

Simi Valley, CA

The Independent

 A California man stabbed a coyote to death inside his home after he found it attacking his pet chihuahua.The wild canine followed the chihuahua into the man’s Simi Valley residence using the doggy door before attacking the small dog just before noon. The dog’s owner was taking a shower upstairs when the incident occurred.After hearing a commotion, the owner rushed downstairs to the animals, grabbed a knife and stabbed the coyote. The wounded coyote receded into the downstairs bathroom and the owner continued stabbing it until it died, Fox 11 reported.The owner, whose identity has not been revealed, was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for bite injuries to his hand and right arm, while a neighbor took the pet to the veterinarian for treatment for bites to the head and face.Both the man and dog are expected to make a full recovery. Following the incident, Ventura County Animal Services responded to the home to collect the carcass.Simi Valley Police Senior Officer Casey Nicholson told the VC Star that the man’s home backs up to open space and that the incident is “a good reminder that wild animals are out there.”

California man fatally stabs coyote in home after it attacks pet chihuahua

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Staffordshire Terrier's Bond With Grandpa Who's 'Not A Dog Person' Is Too Pure

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Cats aren't exactly the friendliest animals, but you can always tell when one is well-loved. Just take a Maine Coon Cat on the internet, who was completely unbothered when his owner did the one task cats usually hate — grooming.  Zeus is a ginormous Maine Coon Cat, which means he has ...Continue reading

Gigantic Maine Coon Getting Groomed Is the Essence of Chill

San Bernardino, CA

They call it “tears of a senior” at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter. That’s where eight-year-old Scarlett, a red, female Mastiff is so confused and just out of sorts; she waits for the family she’s supposed to have at the front of her kennel, softly whimpering hoping they will hear her.

Tears of a senior: Gentle Mastiff found as stray softly whimpers in her kennel for help at overcrowded shelter

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Lifelong friends Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were quite a team on The Andy Griffith Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1960 to 1968. In 1965, Knotts left the series (to make big-screen movies), which later transitioned into Mayberry RFD, with Ken Berry taking over the lead from Griffith.

Andy Griffith was critical of Don Knotts and his portrayal of Mr. Furley on TV's 'Three's Company'

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

If you were asked for your thoughts on the best and worst behaved dog breeds, would the worst-behaved be YOUR dog...or whatever breed the neighbor's dog is?. IMO- a dog's behavior is depends on the owner. How much training they put in, what they let their dog get away with and if they're being consistent. That being said, there are certain things my guy, B, does that I let slide...

From Owners: Best and worst dog breeds

The Guardian

Polly Dugmore put on wetsuit late at night after a herd of 10-week-old animals escaped from field on to a beach

Cornwall vet swims to rescue of trapped calves in race against rising tide

Riverside County, CA

USA TODAY

Authorities became aware of the home while investigating the Nixon Fire in Riverside County. Animal Services later found pets living in terrible conditions.

More than 100 neglected dogs, horses, birds, pet cockroaches rescued from California home

Elephants and hippos are two of the largest and fiercest mammals to roam Africa. They’re both capable of scaring off or even killing lions, the supposed kings of the jungle. What happens if an elephant vs hippo fight happens, though? On the one hand, you have a massive herbivore that can stomp on smaller mammals […]

Elephant vs Hippo: Who Would Win in a Fight?

Firefighters rescued a woman and two dogs after they fell from an inland cliff-edge. Crews were called to the former quarry area near Heron Way in West Thurrock, Essex, at 19:17 BST on Friday. Along with paramedics, they cut through brambles and debris to reach the woman and bring her...

Cliff-edge rescue of woman and two dogs

The Maine Coon cat is widely known as a “gentle giant”, and that’s not just due to their big personalities. Maine Coons rank with Ragdolls and Siberians as one of the biggest domestic cat breeds in the world, and members of this breed have actually been ranked multiple times as the largest domestic cats alive. […]

Discover the Largest Maine Coon Cat Ever!

North Carolina State

Town Talks

A recent social media update from Cherokee, the site of North Carolina's first and only cannabis dispensary, announced that adult-use recreational marijuana is coming soon. The Aug. 1 post is a landmark occasion. The Great Smoky Cannabis Co., run by Qualla Enterprises backed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee, will become the first N.C. recreational marijuana dispensary to fully open to adults over the age of 21.

Will recreational marijuana be legal in NC? What to know after Cherokee approved sales

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One 5YO Horse, 2 7YOs to Compete for USA at World Young Horses Championships Sept. 4-8

One five-year-old horse and two seven-year-olds have been selected to compete for the United States at the Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Ermelo,...

One 5YO Horse, 2 7YOs to Compete for USA at World Young Horses Championships Sept. 4-8

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