9 Whale of a controversy.

• Position: STATELINE - Release of captive whales in California - Brief article

The killer whale show at California's famous SeaWorld has long been a crowd favorite, but some critics claim it's time to drain the pool. A hotly debated bill in the California Legislature this past session called for ending the show and releasing the whales. It was based in part on a documentary film, "Blackfish," that argued whales are too big to be confined and become aggressive in captivity. SeaWorld officials said the accusations lacked any...