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100 skulls and mummified body parts found in a Pennsylvania grave robbery case, police say

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100 skulls and mummified body parts found in a Pennsylvania grave robbery case, police say

California homeowner rolls out ‘unwelcome’ mat for black bear living under his house

California homeowner rolls out ‘unwelcome’ mat for black bear living under his house

Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners

Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

Detroit suburb agrees to a $3.25 million settlement in the case of woman found alive in a body bag

Detroit suburb agrees to a $3.25 million settlement in the case of woman found alive in a body bag

Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year’s Day

Rhode Island firefighters rescue a yellow Lab from an icy pond on New Year’s Day

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