Pitbulls: Unleashing hell

Pitbulls are widely feared and reviled for their instinctive aggression, and recent attacks have reignited the debate over whether they should be outlawed. But does the blame for a dog's viciousness lie with the breed or owners? Tim Hume investigates.

Coles feels heat over cheap cigarettes

Coles' parent company Wesfarmers is coming under increasing pressure over the supermarket chain's decision to sell cheap German cigarettes at prices up to $4 cheaper than standard brands.

Puppy Scam resurfaces to take your money

It's known as the 'puppies for sale online' scam, and the BBB says it went away for a while, but is back to get those who are searching for man's best friend.

MENNONITE IN A LITTLE BLACK DRESS: A Memoir of Going Home

Not long after Rhoda Janzen turned forty, her world turned upside down. It was bad enough that her husband of 15 years left her for Bob, a guy he met on Gay.com, but that same week a car accident left her injured.

San Francisco Wants to Ban All Cute Kitties, Puppies, and Every Other PetExcept Fish [Sad Things]

# sadthings San Francisco 's Commission of Animal Control and Welfare will vote tonight on an ordinance that would ban the sale of all pets cats, dogs, hamsters, birds, iguanasin the city. This is a stupid idea. More »