Rabid bat found in Fremont neighborhood

A bat found in a Fremont neighborhood over the weekend has tested positive for rabies, according to authorities. 

Owning a dog could help you live longer, study suggests

A University of Toronto study published Tuesday found that dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of death over the long term. 

Thieves steal duffel bag from San Jose parking garage with pythons and blue-tailed lizard inside

Thieves who likely thought they were just stealing a duffel bag in downtown San Jose ended up got more than they asked for: Inside the bag, were four pythons and a specialty lizard valued at $5,000. 

6 elephants fall to their death trying to save fallen calf at Thai waterfall

BANGKOK - A herd of wild elephants was swept away by raging waters in a national park in Thailand, drowning six, while rangers helped steer two of the animals out of a deep ravine.