Alaska's Iconic Iditarod race kicks off this weekend | LiveNOW from FOX
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The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race starts Sunday and will take racers nearly 1,000 miles across Alaska. This is the 51st running, but its 33 mushers are the smallest field ever to start the race. LiveNOW's Shirley Descorbeth spoke with Iditarod CEO, Rob Urbach about the race.

Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen

When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.  

National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks

Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.

Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast

The video captures sharks surrounding a boat as they feast on fish with their fins flailing as the fishermen get doused with water.

Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding

Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.

Elderly man killed, 3 others injured in dog attack: 'Horrific scene'

San Antonio police say an elderly couple was visiting a relative's home when they were attacked by two dogs "as they stepped out of their vehicle."

Toddler drops bottle near orangutan at LA Zoo: Watch what happens next

CaShawnna Wright shared video of the incident with the text “my son dropped his bottle near the orangutans at the zoo, watch what happens next."

Spencer, beloved Boston Marathon dog, dies after cancer battles

Spencer was known to hold a “Boston Strong” flag along the marathon route for the past nine years as runners passed by.