Serial killer Andre Crawford was spared the death penalty today for the murders and rapes of 11 women on Chicago's South Side. Some family members of the victims stormed out of the courtroom, upset at the decision.

It's no mistake. This credit card's interest rate is 79.9 percent.The bloated APR is how First Premier Bank, a subprime credit card issuer, is skirting new regulations intended to curb abusive practices in the industry. It's a strategy other subprime car

Where you have lava tubes or limestone passage ways below the ground, occasionally a rare form of cave evolves - the ice cave. Strange, mysterious and often dangerous they are often difficult to get to and so not seen by huge amounts of people.

Animal pictures of the week: 18 December 2009

The holiday season is in full swing, and what better way is there to celebrate than by helping animals in need? We've got the details on a number of events in the coming days and weeks; let us know if we're missing something by leaving a comment!

Tell President Obama and Congress not to let Joe Lieberman gut health care reform. We're counting on them to fight for real reform. Call Congress at (202) 224-3121 and the White House at (202) 456-1111

Surprising shenanigans and lies from the Humane Society of America. You really should read this article if you are in rescue or if you donate to HSUS or other rescues like them. I'm very, very disappointed.

Please thank the Prosecuting Attorney and the Judge for bringing Tiger Lily's murderers to justice.

Activists who alleged mistreatment of dogs led an effort that resulted in Massachusetts voters banning dog racing beginning Jan. 1, 2010. Vermont and Maine also have outlawed racing. Twin River, Rhode Island's only dog track, is seeking to end racing

Koalas are highly vulnerable to climate change and face starvation, a leading conservation group has warned.