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Dylan McDermott and his rescue dog Otis star in a new PETA pet adoption campaign, and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the project's adorable video PSA.

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the offseason with a vengeance, looking to get back to Super Bowl contention. Kansas City has played in the Super Bowl in three straight seasons, having recently ...