Orphaned elk nuzzles firefighters

CLE ELUM, Wash. -- An affectionate elk paid some Washington state firefighters a visit over the holiday weekend as they worked to tame a wildfire. The orphaned elk, dubbed Buttons by the locals, is a fixture in Kittitas County, where she took up residence with some cows and goats. Kittitas County Fire District spokeswoman Richelle Risdon said she arrived at the scene Saturday to see the elk nuzzling up to everyone in the command post area and resting her head on people's shoulders...