So-called "Ag-Gag" laws reveal the lengths to which the agriculture industry will go to keep their business practices secret.

While the Obama Administration has taken steps to strengthen enforcement of humane handling and food safety laws, the verdict is still out on whether the USDA has the will to make the changes necessary for a safe and humane food system.

To qualify for charity, a homeless Austrian chimp has petitioned the courts to be granted human status. If he wins, expect a surge of humans going over to the other side.

Workers in the country's most dangerous industry are struggling for
safety.