Hahaha ... Really, New York Times?

I just logged on to the Times' website to get more info about the shooting at the LA high school (it was being broadcast live via our local news network) and when I couldn't find anything on the home page, I went to the U.S. news section. I assume they're still working on a piece about the shooting, gathering details and whatnot, but I laughed out loud when I saw that this news tidbit actually made it online! Poor Chico the Chihuahua ...

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) — An owl attack has left a 4-pound Chihuahua with a healthy fear of the dark.

The attack happened when Chico the Chihuahua was out for a walk with his owner George Kalomiris in the Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake last week. Kalomiris says they were walking down the street when a great horned owl swooped down and tried to fly away with the 3-year-old dog.

Kalomiris says he kept a firm grip on Chico's leash as the bird dragged the dog across the sidewalk, and he managed to scare the owl away.

Chico was treated for a puncture wound caused by the owl's talons, and his owner says he's still traumatized. Kalomiris says the dog now refuses to go outside at night.