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Coast Guard rescues man in rowboat trying to cross Atlantic
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Coast Guard rescued a man who was caught in a storm trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a rowboat. Fifty-two-year-old Duncan Hutchinson was attempting to row from New York to…
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91-year-old man gains Facebook following through puzzle work
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — A 91-year-old Ohio man’s passion for puzzles has gained him an unexpected Facebook following. David Butler, a resident of East Palestine in eastern Ohio, started working jigsaw puzzles last year…
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FBI agent whose gun went off at nightclub tested for alcohol
DENVER (AP) — Denver police say they’re awaiting lab results to help determine if an off-duty FBI agent could face charges after accidentally firing a weapon that dropped out of its holster while he was…
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Man reunited with missing class ring 60 years later
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man using a metal detector has found another man’s class ring more than 60 years after he gave it to a high school sweetheart. The Worcester Telegram reports Aaron…
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Idaho teacher accused of feeding puppy to turtle is charged
PRESTON, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. Preston Junior High School science teacher…
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Vermont to pay up to $10K to new residents who work remotely
Vermont is willing to pay new residents who work remotely for an out-of-state employer in hopes of increasing its population and workforce. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed into law a bill that will pay…
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Oopstate: Cynthia Nixon campaign email misspells Ithaca
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The gubernatorial campaign of actress and activist Cynthia Nixon learned a hard lesson about New York state geography when it misspelled the name of the city of Ithaca in an email…
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Emu that fled captivity is returned to sanctuary
LISBON, Maine (AP) — An escape artist emu known as “The Bird” that got loose has been returned to its animal sanctuary in Maine. Lisbon police, an animal control officer and much of the town…
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2 of 4 peacocks that escaped from zoo found safe
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two of the four peacocks that escaped from the Philadelphia Zoo this week and took a stroll on a nearby highway have been found safe, a day after another was found dead…
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30-year-old leaves parents’ home with help from Alex Jones
CAMILLUS, N.Y. (AP) — The 30-year-old man whose eviction from his parents’ suburban home drew national attention finally left Friday, hours before a court-ordered deadline, with financial help from right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist…
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Girls discover World War I practice bomb in Michigan lake
ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Two girls have found what authorities say is a World War I-era practice bomb while swimming in a lake in Michigan. The Flint Journal reports that 10-year-old Paige Burnett and…
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Hotel valet has lucky escape, but Porsche gets crunched
SYDNEY (AP) — A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not. Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another…
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Satanic Temple says Twitter discriminated against it
SALEM, Mass. (AP) — A Salem, Massachusetts-based organization called The Satanic Temple is accusing Twitter of discriminating against it on religious grounds. Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves filed a complaint in March with the Massachusetts…
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Escaped boa constrictor found in owner’s upstate NY home
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — A 6-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, New York, has been found — beneath the owner’s kitchen sink. A Facebook post by the Broome County Humane Society on behalf of…
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In the mood for a melody, LIRR passengers sing ‘Piano Man’
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — A group of New York commuters got together around “9 o’clock on a Saturday” and sang a rendition of Billy Joel’s famous ballad, “Piano Man.” A video posted on Twitter captured…
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