South Dakota governor defends herself over criticism for killing dog

(The Hill) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) defended herself from social media criticism Sunday after she shared a story about killing her dog after a hunting trip.

In an excerpt from her new book, Noem described shooting and killing her 14-month-old wirehaired pointer, “Cricket,” due to poor behavior. The story garnered mass criticism online, including a viral response from Democratic governors, who mocked Noem by sharing photos with their own pets.

“I can understand why...