Two men who ventured into a protected seal colony in La Jolla this week to free one of the sea mammals from a fishing net could face civil or criminal sanctions, a federal spokesman said Friday.

*Update to this. No good deed... picked by dollyllama 6 days ago

As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

Three good Samaritans pulled a burning vehicle off a 13-year-old girl following a rollover crash Thursday night on the Florida Turnpike near Clermont, authorities said. picked by dollyllama 4 weeks ago

A young inexperienced seal thought he'd eat the penguin at first, but then he changed his mind and attempted to engage in more of an amorous affair instead.

The penguin tried to get away but was unable to. In the end the seal gave up trying to get some and swam away. picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

Some Russian girls had a bear as a pet, but this one has a real seal as her home animal. She feeds it, goes for a walk with it and gives it to swim in her bath to feel like home. picked by MissWinkle 3 months ago

For everybody that misses Jerry or wishes to have seen or been a part of the deadhead movement or just likes good music. And especially for the heads. picked by deepchill 2 months ago

Maybe he should have just worn a hat.

But Jullian Lee Simmons, 34, grew angry Sunday while getting a free haircut as part of a homeless program at St. John's Episcopal Church in Boulder, and he chose to attack his volunteer barber and several other people, police said. picked by mutil8or 1 month ago

She was stuck for five days and still survived. Good deal. picked by moe 1 month ago

Look, no body likes V-Day for good reason, but this just puts the icing on the cake. picked by MUPPETMAKER 3 months ago

Two officers of the Farley Mowatt, an anti-sealing vessel seized by the Canadian government made a brief court appearance this morning.

If convicted, the two men could be jailed for up to one year, fined up to $100,000 -- or both. picked by tundramonkey 1 month ago

Best Beer Song Ever. picked by dOntEAtpOOp 3 months ago

The baby seal looks into the eyes of her executioner. Barely a flicker of emotion shows on the fisherman's face as he smashes a steel-tipped club into her mouth. She lies whimpering on the ice, blood pouring from her jaw and nose. picked by doggylives 4 weeks ago

Couples in which both the husband and wife suppress their anger when one attacks the other die earlier than members of couples where one or both partners express their anger and resolve the conflict, according to preliminary results of a University of Michigan study. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago