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Should Whales and Dolphins Be in Aquatic Parks or the Open Ocean?
When he killed his trainer at SeaWorld, was the Orca called Tilikum an enraged, wild animal out of control or just curious about her ponytail? We hear different answers to that and other questions about Orcas, dolphins and commercial whaling. Also, the Supreme Court takes up a gun control, and the Postmaster General tells Congress what it will take to save the US mail service.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenWhen he killed his trainer at SeaWorld, was the Orca called Tilikum an enraged, wild animal out of control or just curious about her ponytail? We hear different answers to that and other questions about Orcas, dolphins and commercial whaling. Also, the Supreme Court takes up a gun control, and the US Post office wants an end to deliveries on Saturday, but that’s not all. What will it take to keep a venerable institution in business?
Banner image: A newborn baby killer whale swims with it's mother Kasatka on December 21, 2004 at Shamu Stadium at SeaWorld Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo: SeaWorld via Getty Images
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3 storiesSupreme Court Hears Arguments in Chicago Gun-rights Case
Two years ago, the US Supreme Court said gun control in Washington, DC violated the second amendment . Today, the court took up the handgun ban in Chicago, which raises some different issues. Jess Bravin covers the court for the Wall Street Journal .
Read the story8 minOf Man and (Killer) Whales
Just three days after a six-ton killer whale battered and drowned his trainer in front of a horrified crowd, SeaWorld opened again this weekend in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego. Tilikum, the Orca that did the killing, will continue life as a valuable stud who's fathered 13 calves — and as a performer.
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The US Postal Service is still losing money — $3.8 billion last year, more than ever before, and Postmaster General John Potter says it's going to get worse unless Congress approves some drastic changes.
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