House Passes Bill That Makes Animal Cruelty A Federal Felony
The bipartisan bill is an expansion on the 2010 Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act.

The Endangered Species Act turns 50 this year
A study by the Center for Biological Diversity found the Endangered Species Act has prevented the extinction of roughly 291 species.
By Scripps News
Animal rescues see fewer adoptions, more surrenders due to inflation
Rising economic costs have made it difficult for pet owners to keep animals they adopted during the pandemic, and for rescues to pay for their care.
By Scripps News
Did you know that moose shed their antlers?
Before they drop their antlers for the season, moose can experience up to a pound of antler growth per day.
By Demy Becker/picture-alliance/dpa/AP ImagesTop Stories

Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex abuse charges
Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for a separate case in New York and won't be eligible for release until he is around 80.
By Matt Marton / AP
Wintry weather scrubs more than 1,000 flights in US
More cancellations are expected in coming days as Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas deal with freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation.
By Brynn Anderson / AP
Israel's new government sparks concern for the future of its democracy
Far-right changes to Israel's government have some experts and citizens concerned for the future rule of law in the country.
By Reuters / AP