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When most think of poaching, they picture violence that affect animals worlds away, but the consequences reach beyond herds of elephants in Africa.

An apologetic robber tells victim he's robbing her in order to help his sick daughter. WXIA's Kevin Rowson reports.

Police in Charlotte, North Carolina are investigating after vandals targeted two Confederate monuments, defacing one with spray paint and another with cement. WCNC's Dianne Gallagher reports.

A good Samaritan and firefighters work together to save dog that nearly drowned at Tampa, Florida dog park. WFLA's Jeff Patterson reports.

a Texas woman says rude mechanic altered her vehicle inspection sticker to read "UR GAY." KJAC's Angel San Juan reports.

a Michigan boy reads comments from cyber bullies in an effort to take away their hurtful power, and earns invitation to the White House. WOOD's Dani Carlson reports.

A 7-foot great white shark that got stuck on a beach in Cape Cod was rescued by a team from the Department of Marine Fisheries.

A group of people hold up Confederate flags Wednesday night as President Obama's motorcade arrives in Oklahoma City.

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to a solid labor market.

For teachers, summer is typically sloooooooow, a much-needed break after wearing the multiple hats of social worker, soccer coach and career counselor all year long. Not so for adjuncts, who take off their hats and grab their aprons. Luke Niebler, an adjunct from the English department at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) in Pennsylvania, said, “Summers are rough. I have an interview at Whole Foods to help make ends meet.” Adjuncts get no guarantee of summer employment and scramble when their classes get canceled last minute. Hence many turn to the service sector to supplement their meager incomes and lack of job security, which is like having to shoot yourself in the foot...twice.