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Bill Passed To Ban Shark Fin Trading

Texas could become the first Gulf Coast state to enact a ban, which protects shark species. Tens of millions of sharks are killed each year to supply the wasteful demand for shark fin soup.

2013/05/05

Judge Rules Dog Burning Suspects Will Be Tried Together

It was one of the worst cases of animal cruelty known to have happened in North Texas. This past April, a 4-month old puppy was set on fire and left to die. Today the four suspects in the animal torture case were back before a judge.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/12/19

Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens To Divorce 4th Wife

Oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens and his fourth wife, Madeleine, are filing for divorce.

2012/10/02

A puppy named Justice is fighting for his life after being set on fire in Dallas. (credit: Jim Wenger/DFW Rescue Me)

Warrant Issued For Suspect In Dog Set On Fire Case

Dallas police now have a suspect in the animal abuse case involving Justice; the puppy set on fire two weeks ago. Dallas Sheriff’s Department officials say they’ve received an arrest warrant and are now actively looking for 18-year-old Darius Ewing.

2012/04/19

RIP, Justice – UPDATED

If you have any information on the people who lit Justice on fire, please call 214.373.8477.

105.3 The Fan–2012/04/16

Please Help Justice

Justice is recovering from being set on fire by a group of criminals. Please help him.

105.3 The Fan–2012/04/10

Two young dama gazelles check each other out at the zoo. (credit: BORIS ROESSLER/AFP/Getty Images)

Rule Restricts Hunting Of Rare Exotic Antelopes

Starting Wednesday, the government will stop allowing anyone to hunt the dama gazelle or two other exotic antelopes unless ranchers obtain a permit.

2012/04/04

TV personality Khloe Kardashian unveils her PETA "Fur? I'd Rather Go Naked" billboard on December 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

Khloe Kardashian Quits PETA After Kim’s Flour Bombing

Khloe Kardashian is cutting ties with PETA after learning that the woman who flour bombed her sister Kim last week is linked to the organization.

2012/03/27

According to published reports, the private equity firms that bought Neiman Marcus in 2005 are considering putting it up for sale, or taking the company public. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Fur Free Friday Protest At Neimans Ends With Fake Blood On Storefront

An annual animal rights protest at Neiman Marcus’ downtown Dallas flagship store ended with fake blood splattered across the iconic store’s front windows and two people in jail.

2011/11/25