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Head of Theodore Roosevelt National Park departs North Dakota job

Aug. 14, 2024 19:24 PM EDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The top official of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota has left her position, but details regarding her departure remain uncertain. U.S. Sen. John Hoeven on Wednesday said he understands former Superintendent Angie Richman has a new position in...

Brazilian rider Carlos Parro issued a warning at Paris Olympics over horse treatment

Jul. 27, 2024 11:47 AM EDT

VERSAILLES, France (AP) — Equestrian’s governing body issued a warning to Brazilian rider Carlos Parro on Saturday for potentially causing “unnecessary discomfort” to his horse Safira after receiving evidence from an animal rights group. The decision was handed down by the...

Thousands watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 99th annual swim in Virginia

Jul. 25, 2024 16:53 PM EDT

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in...

After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challenges

Jul. 14, 2024 00:12 AM EDT

PORTER, Texas (AP) — Hurricanes cause trouble for everyone, but farmers have a whole other list of problems. Beryl has been no exception: Over the past week, the storm damaged crops, soaked rabbits and chickens, terrified goats, put horses at risk of developing colic and left cows...