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Hungry Bears Are Wandering Into Western Homes and Shops in Record Numbers
A severe natural-food shortage is driving record numbers of bears into communities across the American West.
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ICE Is Looking to Spend Up to $2 Million on Robot Dogs
A federal procurement notice seeks dog-shaped Spot robots for immigration-enforcement operations, according to ABC News.
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The Courier Did Not Steal 400 Cinnamon Rolls—Border Patrol Detained Him
A South Florida bakery apologized after learning the courier it accused of taking its order had been detained during the delivery.
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Arrest Made After Two Dogs Vanish in Los Angeles Carjacking With $50,000 Reward Offered
An arrest has been made, but Buddy and Bailey remain missing after a thief allegedly drove away with them inside their owner’s SUV.
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Police Say a New Hampshire Man Stole a Fire Truck While Crews Fought His House Fire
Authorities say the truck struck emergency equipment, crossed fire hoses and narrowly missed firefighters before the suspect was arrested.
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Man Accused of Secretly Recording People in ASU Bathrooms for Years
Court records say a man arrested at Arizona State University admitted repeatedly filming people in campus bathrooms without their knowledge.
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Man Accused of Secretly Recording People in ASU Bathrooms for Years
Court records say a man arrested at Arizona State University admitted repeatedly filming people in campus bathrooms without their knowledge.
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YouTuber Chris Sails Arrested After Allegedly Triggering a Fake Water Rescue for His Children
Texas authorities allegedly deployed boats, sonar and drones after Chris Sails claimed his children had fallen into water; police say they were safe with relatives.
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1,800 People Use Ropes and Rollers to Pull a 360-Ton Japanese Castle
Volunteers in northern Japan used an ancient building-moving technique to inch historic Hirosaki Castle back toward its original position.
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Sci-Fi Superfan Spends $12,000 Building a Backyard Spaceship With a Bed and Bar
A British prop maker turned his backyard into a spacecraft-inspired hangout complete with sleeping space and a full bar.
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Empire State Building Engagement Couple Arrives at Court Wearing Handcuff Bracelets
The daredevil couple charged over a viral skyscraper proposal leaned into the moment with matching faux handcuffs outside court.
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Tennessee Police Seek Vape-Shop Burglar Who Allegedly Wore a Cow Onesie
Smyrna police say the costumed suspect appeared during two overnight visits, returning with accomplices after an unsuccessful first attempt.