When Robin King looks back on her nephew's life, she remembers a young, bright little boy with a whole lot of energy. Seven-year-old Zachary King Jr. loved to smile and loved his family. Video: James Schugel Reports More Animal News

A Flint woman was in the Genesee County Jail Friday night, accused in a bizarre case of animal cruelty.

A planned brush fire got out of control Friday afternoon in Shiawassee County.

Hundreds of cats and dogs being cared for in an animal shelter in Lago Vista may soon lose their home.

Associated Press - August 17, 2007 6:55 PM ET GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Texans coach Gary Kubiak says quarterback Matt Schaub will take 20 to 30 snaps in tomorrow's preseason game at...

Clemson sophomore running back Ray Ray McElrathbey suffered a season-ending knee injury in practice on Thursday. Last year, McElrathbey attained national attention when he adopted his now 12-year old brother Fahmar, who still lives with him in Cle...

Baltimore Orioles closer Chris Ray underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday, a procedure that will sideline him for this and possibly the entire 2008 season. Ray was placed on the disabled list on July 25 with a right elbow ulnar collateral

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mark Madsen had surgery on his shoulder Friday, four days after he was hurt on a personal watercraft.Madsen was using the watercraft Monday and was hurt after he had to bail off the machine and dive into

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mark Madsen had surgery on his shoulder Friday, four days after he was hurt on a personal watercraft.

If you want any indication on what Seattle can accomplish this season, it's simple: Check to see if Matt Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander are playing. If they are, then look for the Seahawks to contend for a NFC title, Clark

State health officials may soon identify the bug that has invaded the Chicago area.

Getting game action is critical for those players fighting for backup spots, and coaches making decisions.

A law passed this year allows Arkansans of any age -- even infants -- to marry if their parents agree, and the governor may have to call a special session to fix the mistake, lawmakers said today.

Hurricane Dean roared into the eastern Caribbean today, tearing away roofs, flooding streets and causing at least three deaths on small islands as the powerful storm headed on a collision course with Jamaica and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Los Angeles County coroner's officials say a man who died at the home of action star Ving Rhames most likely did not die from bites from Rhames' dogs.

On the verge of joining the presidential race, Republican Fred Thompson on Friday unapologetically defended his career as a Washington lobbyist paid to influence the government on behalf of an abortion-rights group, a leftist Haitian leader and other special interests.

Authorities in Memphis reported two more heat-related deaths Friday, bringing the toll in Tennessee to 11 since a heat wave of triple-digit temperatures settled over the state last week. The latest deaths in Tennessee and three reported Friday by Alabama

Republican Fred Thompson defended his record as a Washington lobbyist, arguing that controversial clients do not reflect his views and they deserved representation in dealing with Congress and the federal government. "Don't confuse the lawyer with the client," Thompson said

Boston police are looking for the culprits responsible for a string fires being set outside houses in the South End. More Massachusetts News

A Massachusetts man said he checked his luggage at Midway Airport this week, but when he got to Rhode Island, his luggage -- with the guns he packed in it -- was missing. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.