Warning to pet owners: A toxic algae bloom has killed three dogs in a matter of hours.  Owners Melissa Martin and Denise Mintz took their dogs to play in a nearby pond, only one dog swam in the water, but he got the other two wet.  Hours later they died after seizing and showing signs of liver failure.  Alex Guarino, reporter for WECT in North Carolina, joins us to talk about the toxic bacteria that is popping up more and more.

Next, rapper A$AP Rocky and two associates were found guilty of assault in a Swedish court but will not face any more jail time, ending a case that has drawn international attention.  Rocky and his crew spent about a month in jail.  The case caught the attention of celebrities and even President Trump who sent his top hostage negotiator to monitor the trial. Alex Marshall, reporter for the NY Times, joins us for how the judge ruled.

Finally, earlier this week the Trump administration announced changes to the way the Endangered Species Act would be enforced and many fear that it would lead to less protections for endangered plants and animals and would clear the way for new mining, oil and gas drilling, and development in areas where protected species live.  Kiona Smith, reporter for Ars Technica, joins us for the new rules.

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