A makeup kit containing a pair of 17-cm iron scissors and iron tweezers 8.5 cm long has been discovered in the tomb of a woman who lived at the end of the Heian Period (794-1192), archaeologists said recently.

A top international heritage award has been unveiled at a rare mud house in Montrose, which had been due to be demolished.

French researchers say they have found a way of using human embryonic stem cells to create new skin which could help serious burns victims.

On November 18th, 2009, North Shore Animal League America played a vital role in helping to rescue 150 dogs from two separate puppy mills in the Midwest. The fourth mill rescue this year, the Animal League knew exactly what to expect and started preparin

The Senate is scheduled to vote on whether to open debate on its healthcare reform bill tomorrow night. Unlike the House, the Senate's bill protects the status quo for reproductive healthcare coverage for women. Not a single Republican is anticipate

Three men are accused of using the popular Web site Craigslist to rob a number of people by luring them to alleys on the promise of selling them televisions and other items, Chicago police said

Bihar is likely to have a force dedicated to protect its tigers very soon. Christened `Tiger Protection Force' (TPF), the said force would be specially trained to take on the poachers who indulge in trapping the big cats,

A 10-year old male cat has died from the H1N1 flu virus, and veterinarians are cautioning that it may be possible for cats to transmit the virus to humans, according to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).

Germany's Nuremberg Zoo welcomed Rangar, Khan and Domur, Siberian tiger cubs, back in August. Since Siberian tigers (also called Amur tigers) are endangered -- it's believed that only about 400 to 500 animals remain in the wild in eastern Russia and

In response to public outcry of a videotaped beating of a Labrador Retriever, Romeo- on April 16, 2008 Kentucky passed S.B. 58 (dubbed Romeo's law) which amended § 525.135 to state that the "torture of a dog or cat is a Class A misdemeanor for the first