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Robert Lee Hotz covered new research and its impact on society for The Wall Street Journal.

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Food-obsessed Labradors and Golden Retrievers of all shapes and sizes are being recruited to a study to understand obesity in dogs and how best to prevent or tackle the disease.

And experts say they expect to see more local agencies working with federal authorities this year as the state begins doling out grant incentives under its new immigration enforcement division.