yes this is actually considered "Breaking News" here in Bradenton Florida.
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20081110/BREAKING/811100264/2056/NEWS?Title=World_s_ugliest_dog_dies_
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20081110/BREAKING/811100264/2056/NEWS?Title=World_s_ugliest_dog_dies_