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Chicago woman beaten while struggling with gunman who stole her French bulldog
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman says she was beaten and her French bulldog was stolen at gunpoint as she was taking it for a walk in her northwest side neighborhood. Alicja Pierzchala, 64, told reporters that the attack occurred Wednesday evening in Portage Park. “I...
Ex-officer charged in Atlanta-area police dog attack
ATLANTA (AP) — A former suburban Atlanta-area police officer has been indicted on felony charges after prosecutors say he unlawfully directed a police dog to attack a man. A Fulton County grand jury on Tuesday returned an indictment against former Alpharetta police officer Michael...
Comedian Uncle Roger silenced on Chinese social media after jokes about China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Malaysian comedian better known for mocking attempts by Western chefs at Asian cooking has had his Chinese social media account suspended after making jokes about China. Nigel Ng, who uses the name Uncle Roger, is the latest comedian to feel the...
Utah police: Man admits killing wife, visiting in-laws, surrenders
LAYTON, Utah. (AP) — A Utah man killed his wife and her parents and then called police Friday to report and admit to the crime, authorities said. Jeremy Bailey, 34, surrendered without incident at the family home in Layton, just north of Salt Lake City, police said. ...
More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it
Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces. But even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and...
World's oldest dog celebrates 31st birthday, according to Guinness World Records
CONQUEIROS, Portugal (AP) — The world's oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to Guinness World Records. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog, celebrated during a party Saturday at his home in the Portuguese village of Conqueiros,...
Indiana sheriff's deputy killed in dog attack that left her son, 8, wounded
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A sheriff's deputy died after being attacked in her Indianapolis home by a dog that also bit and wounded her 8-year-old son, authorities said Wednesday. Tamieka White, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night shortly after Indianapolis police officers...
Giro favorite Evenepoel has ‘a lot of pain’ after crashes in 5th stage
SALERNO, Italy (AP) — Giro d’Italia favorite Remco Evenepoel was involved in a crash caused by a stray dog early in Wednesday’s rainy fifth stage, which was won by Kaden Groves. On a wet and miserable day, Evenepoel also came off his bicycle a second time but that incident...
A 'PBGV' wins Westminster dog show, a first for the breed
NEW YORK (AP) — This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.” A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly...
Dog co-owned by country's Tim McGraw wins new breed at show
NEW YORK (AP) — A bracco Italiano named Lepshi won his breed's debut at the United States' most prestigious dog show. And dog lovers just might not be the only audience that won't forget something like that. Lepshi (prounouced LEEP'-she) happens to be co-owned by country music and...
