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"Mommy, mommy...he shot the kitty!"

(WKYC) The Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wants Humane Officer Barry Accorti fired for allegedly shooting five kittens in a North Ridgeville home's back yard on Monday.

Horse murder mystery

(WPTV) Many people in Palm Beach County Florida's thriving equestrian community says they are devastated yet determined to find the culprit after the slaughtered remains of a horse were found in a Loxahatchee canal.

Castro pleads not guilty

(NBC News) The man accused of kidnapping and holding three women for nearly ten years has pleaded not guilty to hundreds of charges including kidnapping, rape and murder.

Jungle Royalty at Busch Gardens

Visitors to Busch Gardens Tampa will soon get their first look at three new arrivals. Three new lion cubs arrived at the park last month and will soon make their public debut as part of the "Edge of Africa" display.

Lifetime of love

(WOWT) An Iowa couple is hitting a milestone. Alvin and Eula Blankenship were married on June 12th, 1934. Now, they're celebrating their 79th anniversary. Both are 99-years-old now.

Concrete conservation

(WTLV) Twelve miles east of Ponte Vedra, Florida heavy blocks of concrete aboard a Coast Guard Cutter were dropped into the ocean.

Good samaritan paralyzed

(WXIA) A 43-year-old father is in critical condition after diving in a creek to save a young child.

Wildfires destroy colorado homes

(NBC News) At least two wind swept wild fires have destroyed several structures in Colorado. Officials are evacuating residents as the flames threaten more homes in the central part of the state.

On the run

The self-proclaimed whistleblower, Edward Snowden , who exposed government surveillance programs has disappeared without a trace, last seen in Hong Kong.

"Nuns on the vus" visit El Paso

(KTSM) A bus full of nuns paid a visit to St. Pius X Community Hall in El Paso, Texas Monday to push for immigration reform.

Preserving the past

(WAVY) Tucked away in a nearly forgotten cemetery off of Deep Creek Boulevard in Portsmouth, Virginia lie some of the city's most notable African Americans.

"Plan B" reversal

(NBC News) The path has been cleared to allow girls and women of all ages access to emergency contraception.

Immigration bill clears hurdle

(NBC News) Immigration reform survived its first major test on the Senate floor Tuesday.

Exposure key in Zimmerman trial

(NBC News) Jury selection continued for a second day Tuesday in the George Zimmerman murder trial.

"The Voice" sets the stage

The "final five" will get narrowed down to the final three tonight on "The Voice". Since last night, it's been America's job to vote for their favorite.