Why Calling A Dog A Pit Bull Could Extend Its Shelter Stay
A study found that potential adopters are more likely to want a pit bull when the dog isn't labeled as its breed.

Why is bird flu causing new concern?
In recent months avian flu has decimated bird populations and has now spread among several different mammal species.

Rebellious bear that escaped enclosure twice is getting a new home
An Andean bear named Ben is being relocated from the St. Louis Zoo to the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas.

Pandemic spurs 'Fear Free' veterinary movement to put pets at ease
Scripps News highlights the first and only comprehensive pain prevention and management practice for companion animals, run by Dr. Robin Downing.
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Senate committee says bank 'complicit' in tax evasion by wealthy
A Senate investigation accused Credit Suisse of concealing dozens of accounts of Americans with more than $20 million in assets.

Community in anguish remembers Nashville school shooting victims
Scripps News is learning more about the six victims killed in the shooting at The Covenant School.

FDA approves over-the-counter sales of Narcan
Narcan can reverse overdoses of opioids, including street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl, and prescription versions including oxycodone.