animal rights

Faux Fur Sellers Busted For Selling Real Fur

Neiman Marcus is among three retailers who sold real fur as faux fur, and now they're in trouble with the FTC.

Butterball Turkey Abuse Video Leaves a Bitter Taste

When consumers think of Butterball, they think turkey. But on Thursday, some highly unappetizing images of the birds being abused emerged that might cause many buyers to ponder what really went on before their holiday turkey dinners reached their plates.

Fur Industry Now Calling Itself 'Green,' but Hype Doesn't Hold Up

Comedian Betty White Lands Book Deal

Showbiz veteran Betty White has been cresting quite the popularity wave lately. After work on TV shows like The Golden Girls, Super Bowl ads and a guest-hosting stint on Saturday Night Live, she has landed a two-book deal with Penguin.

PETA: Nike Unit Agrees to Give Up Exotic Skins

PETA scored a win with Nike by showing the shoemaker a grisly video of cruel tactics used to harvest animal skins, and Nike's Cole Haan unit agreed to forswear the use of exotic animal skins in its footwear. Now if only PETA would give up puns.

Sports Biz: Despite stigma, Michael Vick jerseys sell well at Modell's