Pitt research lab accused of inflicting "pain and distress" on animals
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh conduct medical research on animals, including various species of monkeys, rabbits, rats and mice
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Deal will allow mass slaughter of Yellowstone bison
The deal between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Yellowstone National Park will spare 25 animals that American Indian tribes want to start new herds
Bacon is set to get more expensive as key supply runs low
Inventories of frozen pork bellies -- the product that bacon comes from -- haven't been this low in 60 years
Government science goes rogue on Twitter
“Alt” Twitter handles for EPA, NASA, CDC, National Parks and others are tweeting scientific data and calls to #resist
New USDA food label guidelines aim to prevent food waste
This past week, the USDA released food labeling guidelines aimed at reducing the amount of good food that gets thrown out because people think it has gone bad
As food prices plummet, consumers rejoice, farmers lament
Bountiful harvests are leading to supermarket bargains, while producers and suppliers are forced to tighten their belts
E. coli outbreak sickens 7, prompts meat recall
Health officials are warning consumers not to eat affected products sold in a number of states
USDA closes offices in 5 states after "serious" threats
A spokesman said the Agriculture Department received “several anonymous messages” late Monday that raised concerns about the safety of USDA personnel and facilities
Agriculture Department closes offices in 5 states after threats
USDA receives "several anonymous messages" that raised concerns about the safety of USDA personnel and facilities
Should the Cincinnati Zoo be expanding its gorilla exhibit?
Critics say the gorilla Harambe's tragic death shows why breeding animals in captivity should instead be eliminated
Police investigating circumstances of gorilla's death
"Harambe wouldn't be dead" if zoo's barrier was sufficient to keep public out, says chief of animal protection watchdog group
Science group weighs in on genetically modified food safety
Report looked at more than 900 studies on the impact of genetically engineered crops and food products
Uncle Sam wants YOU... to track Zika mosquitoes
Government officials ask students, science teachers, and other volunteers to help keep tabs on mosquitoes that spread disease
Big changes in store for food stamp recipients?
SNAP use has skyrocketed -- the program served more than 46 million Americans and cost $74 billion last year
Turkey will gobble up more of your budget this year
Thanksgiving's main dish could cost as much as 20 percent more, thanks to a fowl disaster
Ground beef recalled over E. coli
All American Meats, Inc., recalls more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef that was distributed to retailers nationwide
Bird flu vaccine developed for chickens
USDA says vaccine protects chickens and is being tested in turkeys amid outbreak that's killed millions of birds
Barber Foods recalls chicken products over Salmonella
Recall is expanded to more than 1.7 million pounds of frozen, stuffed chicken after several people got sick
Poison ivy, poison oak becoming stronger over time
Bad rash-causing plants can ruin your summer, and experts say the problem is worse than it used to be
GMO-free foods could get government labels
The USDA develops a voluntary program for food companies that don't use genetically modified ingredients
Baby food recalled over glass pieces in jars
One flavor of Beech-Nut baby food is being recalled after report of an injury
Executives get jail time for salmonella outbreak
Judge cites "a litany of shameful conduct" over contaminated eggs that sickened thousands of people in 2010
Deadly strain of bird flu spreads in U.S. farms
More than a dozen farms in the nation's largest turkey-producing state have been infected
States to test ways to send food stamp recipients to work
Federal government provides money for food stamps but states administer the programs, with regulations varying from state to state
Likely cause of bioterror bacteria transmission found
A breach in safety protocols may explain how bacteria moved beyond the confines of a high-containment laboratory
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president
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Trump says he's weighing deal with Iran against action to "finish them off"
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge
Alaska Senate candidate sustains "minor injuries" in car accident
Four Corners region faces more flood threats following days of heavy rain
