Dentist who killed lion defends himself despite backlash

Although he's been targeted by protesters and critics, the Minnesota man responsible for killing Cecil says he is going back to work

• Sep 7, 2015

Blue whale entangled in fishing line believed near Mexico

Whale was entangled in hundreds of feet of fishing line near LA before it went missing; Blue whale is one of the largest living creatures

• Sep 7, 2015

Lawyers seek federal injunction to free embattled Kentucky clerk

The motion asks the state's governor to exempt Kim Davis from issuing same-sex marriage licenses based on her "religious conviction"

• Sep 7, 2015

Van hits crowd at Labor Day parade in eastern Illinois

Several were injured when a vehicle struck people gathered at the Westville parade just moments before it was set to begin

• Sep 7, 2015

Aquarium's rare white alligator dies

Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans confirmed the death of "Spots," the aquarium's 28-year-old white alligator

• Sep 7, 2015

​Zimbabwe seems cool on extraditing Cecil's hunter

Senior African official says prosecution of American bow hunter for illegally poaching celebrity lion could be "bad for business"

• Sep 7, 2015

Mourners say goodbye to slain Illinois officer

Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz was one month away from retirement when killed; manhunt for the three suspected cop killers continues

• Sep 7, 2015

2015 U.S. Open

Highlights from the Grand Slam tennis tournament in New York City

• Sep 7, 2015
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Mom creates desk for children with disabilities

Idea came from wanting to make learning easier for children like her own; Focus Desk is now being used in a Chicago-area classroom

• Sep 7, 2015

Tweet about student's drunken plane design goes viral

Michigan Tech student had no recollection of creating intricate designs and calculations for the aircraft, according to roommate

• Sep 7, 2015

​U.S. military chooses rarely-used charge for Bergdahl

Army Sgt. held prisoner for years by the Taliban could face life sentence if convicted of charge seldom used since World War II

• Sep 7, 2015

Drone drama at sold-out Kentucky football stadium

Police investigate second crash at a major sporting event in less than a week, and the drone's student operator could be in hot water

• Sep 7, 2015

New to college? Prepare for frank sex talk

Skits about sex and innuendo-laden videos now part of curriculum in New York under new law meant to prevent sex assaults on campuses

• Sep 7, 2015

Violent West Point pillow fight investigated

Army commanders vow "appropriate disciplinary measures," after finally admitting that normally fun freshman tradition suddenly left dozens injured

• Sep 7, 2015

For nervous Nellies, ghostwriters help craft perfect speeches

Americans who suffer from speech anxiety are now turning to complete strangers to help them put pen to paper

• Sep 7, 2015

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