Slovak authorities investigate zookeeper's death in animal enclosure

Authorities in Slovakia launched an investigation after a zookeeper was found dead in an animal enclosure, officials said Tuesday.

US government says dogs can dine al fresco but not everyone is on board

Even though nearly half of U.S. states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of dogs.

Another horse dies at Churchill Downs, home of Kentucky Derby

A horse died Sunday after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Ray Liotta's cause of death revealed, 2 Phoenix officers pass away: this week's top stories

We're looking at the top stories from this week that include an update on the death of an iconic actor, a fiery wrong-way crash in Phoenix that left two people dead, and the deaths of two Phoenix Police officers.

Memphis snakes bred in captivity slither back into the wild

It's become an annual conservation event in central Louisiana: Young Louisiana pine snakes that were bred in captivity are released in Kisatchie National Forest in central Louisiana.

Watch: Tiny kitten rescued after getting head stuck in truck frame

The driver of a truck in California was at a stop sign when they heard "meowing sounds." Upon further inspection, a tiny kitten was found with its head stuck in a hole in the truck frame.

Men who cheated in Ohio fishing tournament get prison time, lose $130K boat

The two men who were caught stuffing walleye with leaded weights to win a fishing tournament in Ohio will spend time in jail after being convicted of a felony.

Supreme Court rejects challenge to California pork law mandating more space for pigs

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to a California animal cruelty law that affects the pork industry, ruling that the case was properly dismissed by lower courts. Pork producers had said that the law could force industry-wide changes and raise the cost of bacon and other pork products nationwide.