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Caught on Camera
by WPIX- New York
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posted Jan 31 2013 9:15AM
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<VIDEO> Laughing baby thinks dad's cooking is funny
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Pro-Bowl Players Stop to Watch Brawl in the Stands
by Buzz60
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posted Jan 31 2013 9:13AM
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<VIDEO> Video is surfacing of a brawl in the stands at the NFL's Pro-Bowl in Hawaii. The fight gets so intense that players turn their attention from the game into the stands. Patrick Jones has the story.
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Man Attacks Ex-Girlfriend Seeking Restraining Order
by AP
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posted Jan 30 2013 12:12PM
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<VIDEO> An Akron woman seeking a protection order against her former boyfriend was left alone with the man, who then attacked her in the Domestic Relations courtroom.
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Bovine Vandals
by AP
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posted Jan 30 2013 11:26AM
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SOUTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) - The vandals that damaged a Massachusetts cemetery this week have pleaded "moo."
Police say a small herd of cows knocked over 40 American flags and veterans' bronze grave markers, then snacked on a few flower arrangements, at the Center Cemetery in Southampton on Monday.
Motorists called to report that the cows were loose. Police contacted the owner, Henry Wykowski, who caught and removed the cows from the cemetery.
Chief David Silvernail says the cows are an "ongoing problem," and his department has responded to complaints about the roaming bovines three or four times since last spring.
Cemetery Commission member Robert Floyd tells The Daily Hampshire Gazette he plans on asking the farmer to pay for the damage once he comes up with an estimate.
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Raw: Giant Sinkhole Gobbles Up Building in China
by AP
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posted Jan 30 2013 10:20AM
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<VIDEO> Two buildings in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou vanished into a sinkhole on Monday. China's state television reports no one was hurt in the collapse, but 300 local residents had to be evacuated.
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Bacon Taco Shell: Disgusting or Delicious?
by Buzz60
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posted Jan 30 2013 10:01AM
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<VIDEO> Philadelphia restaurant PYT has created an all-bacon taco shell. Think ground beef, cheese and salsa all wrapped in a weave of crispy pork fat. Rena Karefa-Johnson wonders whether these mini heart-attacks are disgusting or delicious.
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College Student Swept Away by Water Main Break
by KTLA
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posted Jan 30 2013 10:00AM
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<VIDEO> College student swept away by water main break.
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Gongs Get Going at Top Dealer
by AP
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posted Jan 30 2013 9:53AM
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<VIDEO> Andrew Borakove left Los Angeles and a job as a television comedy writer. Now, Borakove may be the world's pre-eminent gong dealer, selling hundreds of gongs, stands and gong-banging mallets a year from Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Cadaver Ceremony Used to Teach Patient Care
by AP
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posted Jan 29 2013 9:53AM
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<VIDEO> When medical students finish working with cadavers, they are sometimes joined by the families of body-donors for funeral-like ceremonies. One medical school professor says the ceremonies help teach aspiring doctors about total patient care.
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Ga. Family Uses Billboard to Find Kidney Donor
by AP
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posted Jan 29 2013 9:47AM
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<VIDEO> The family of 22-year-old Mandie Hale, who has had both kidneys removed, is posting messages on highway billboards in the area looking for a matching donor.
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World Record Set for Popping Bubble Wrap
by AP
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posted Jan 29 2013 9:41AM
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<VIDEO> Who doesn't like popping Bubble Wrap? Well, if snapping one plastic bubble is satisfying and stress-relieving, imagine how much more it would be to have 366 high school students doing it all at once.
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App Helps Find the Forest in the City
by AP
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posted Jan 29 2013 9:22AM
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<VIDEO> A new app is enabling citydwellers to map the greenery in the cityscape. The Urban Tree initiative helps citizen foresters catalogue trees, using technology to help monitor and plan the urban forest.
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Raw: Sea Foam Blankets Australian Beach Town
by AP
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posted Jan 28 2013 10:34AM
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<VIDEO> A stretch of Australia's Sunshine Coast has been blanketed in sea foam, swept ashore by the remnants of a tropical cyclone that struck Australia last week.
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Where GM 'Beats the Heck' Out of Cars
by AP
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posted Jan 28 2013 9:58AM
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<VIDEO> Before a brand new General Motors car or truck goes to a dealer, the company has to "beat the heck out of a vehicle before the customer can," on a proving ground, where vehicles are smashed, weathered and driven to the extreme.
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VIDEO: Naked Man Climbs Onto SEPTA Bus
by CBS-Philly
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posted Jan 25 2013 10:54AM
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<VIDEO> Todd Quinones reports on a naked man who was caught on tape jumping onto a SEPTA bus and running amok.
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Caught on Tape
by KTLA
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posted Jan 25 2013 10:52AM
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<VIDEO> Man's car explodes at gas station.
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Divers: Dolphin Rescue Caught on Tape
by AP
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posted Jan 25 2013 10:37AM
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<VIDEO> A group of divers say they rescued a dolphin that was tangled in fishing line off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island. The divers videotaped the entire rescue.
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Blind Sled Dog Thrives With Brother's Help
by AP
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posted Jan 25 2013 10:35AM
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<VIDEO> A New Hampshire sled dog kennel that takes in rescues and 'second-chance' dogs is also home to a blind dog that relies on his brother to keep up with the rest of the team.
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NZ Environmentalist: Get Rid of Killer Pet Cats
by AP
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posted Jan 23 2013 11:53AM
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<VIDEO> Gareth Morgan has a simple dream: a New Zealand free of pet cats that threaten native birds. But the environmentalist has triggered a claws-out backlash with his new anti-feline campaign.
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Caught on Camera
by KTLA
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posted Jan 23 2013 8:58AM
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<VIDEO> WATCH: 5-year-old Boy Operates Bulldozer
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Plane Barely Misses People on Runway
by Buzz60
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posted Jan 23 2013 7:22AM
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<VIDEO> A viral video coming out of France shows people riding around on a runway as an airplane barely misses them. It leaves a lot of questions about whether it was staged or why else people would moped on a runway. But everyone was ok. Patrick Jones has the story.
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Caught On Tape
by WPIX- New York
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posted Jan 22 2013 11:28AM
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<VIDEO> City worker turns table on punks throwing snowballs.
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Micro Apartments Are the Future in New York
by AP
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posted Jan 22 2013 10:28AM
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<VIDEO> The number of singles and couples living in big cities is growing, according to city planners. That is why a New York City museum has built a full size micro apartment to showcase the need for smaller living spaces.
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Ore. Man Solicits Motorists for New Kidney
by AP
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posted Jan 22 2013 9:46AM
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<VIDEO> A 28-year-old man with a genetic kidney disease has taken to the streets of Beaverton, Ore., hoping a local motorist can aid him in his effort to get a new kidney.
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Inauguration 2013: The good, the bad and the weird
by WPIX- New York
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posted Jan 22 2013 4:48AM
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<VIDEO> Best inauguration photo: Bill Clinton photobombs Kelly Clarkson.
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Man Cited for Riding a Camel on a Utah Street
by Associated Press
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posted Jan 21 2013 5:23PM
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PARK CITY, Utah (AP) - Police cited a man for riding a camel and obstructing traffic in Park City, Utah, as attendees of the Sundance Film Festival packed the town.
Jason Andreozzi was handing out flyers to promote a movie he directed that didn't make it into the festival lineup.
Park City police cited Andreozzi for riding the camel along Park Avenue and Main Street on Friday afternoon. He also was issued a warning about distributing flyers.
Andreozzi's age and hometown were not available.
The Sundance Film Festival began last Thursday and continues through Jan. 27.
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Raw: Man Wrestles Shark Away From Beach
by AP
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posted Jan 21 2013 9:31AM
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<VIDEO> A British man wrestled a shark away from the shallow waters of an Australian beach. Bystanders were also surprised to see the shark in a nearby creek.
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Raw: Thousands Gather to Watch Camels Fight
by AP
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posted Jan 21 2013 8:59AM
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<VIDEO> Tens of thousands of people attended the annual Camel Wrestling Championship in Selcuk, Turkey on Sunday. The event brings together 2 male camels and a female camel in heat who stands nearby as they fight for her affection.
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Caught on Camera
by WPIX- New York
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posted Jan 18 2013 9:53AM
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<VIDEO> Fishermen freak out as Great White Shark circles their boat.
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Raw: Sen. Nelson Joins Python Hunt in Fla.
by AP
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posted Jan 18 2013 9:14AM
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<VIDEO> Sen. Bill Nelson is blaming warm weather for an unsuccessful python hunt in the Everglades. The Florida Democrat is among more than 1,000 people who signed up to hunt Burmese pythons during the month-long "Python Challenge."
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Oldest Pole Dancer
by WPIX- New York
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posted Jan 17 2013 9:44AM
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<VIDEO> Behold the world's oldest pole dancer: She's 61
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Raw: Ore. Woman Stuck Between Walls Freed
by AP
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posted Jan 17 2013 9:34AM
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<VIDEO> Portland firefighters cut a hole through concrete and used an air bag and a soapy lubricant to free an Oregon woman who fell and became stuck in a narrow opening between two buildings Wednesday morning.
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Caught on Tape
by KTLA
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posted Jan 16 2013 10:23AM
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Neighbor fonfronts burglars with shotgun.
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After O'Hare Find, Body Part Shipments Explained
by AP
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posted Jan 16 2013 10:05AM
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<VIDEO> Turns out 18 human the heads found during a routine airport screening were used for medical research in Italy and were being returned for cremation in Illinois. The holdup was due to a paperwork problem.
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Corndog Stop Leads to $1 million
by Associated Press
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posted Jan 15 2013 7:11PM
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MERLIN, Ore. (AP) - Laid off since May, Riley Gunn was driving his wife and kids home to their cabin in the woods in Southern Oregon after registering for computer programming classes, when he pulled off the freeway to buy corndogs for the kids.
Gunn says he decided to also buy a lottery ticket because he felt sure he'd win - even though money was tight and he knew his wife wouldn't approve. He purchased an $8 ticket, letting the machine pick the numbers.
When he checked online, Gunn found he'd won $1 million.
Gunn says after collecting his $670,000 in winnings, after taxes, he gave a tenth to his church, bought a pair of new Jeeps, and put in a bid on a house. He plans to use the rest to start his own software business.
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Presidential Seals Bask in Glory, Live Hard Life
by AP
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posted Jan 15 2013 9:50AM
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<VIDEO> The presidential seal gets lots of visibility on podiums and aircraft like Air Force One. But perhaps its biggest day is Inauguration Day, hanging for all the world to see. The AP's Lee Powell goes to where the seals are born.
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Caught on Tape
by KTVI-St Louis
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posted Jan 15 2013 9:13AM
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<VIDEO> Fish grabs man's arm.
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Raw: Seattle Stages 'Biggest' Snowball Fight
by AP
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posted Jan 14 2013 8:53AM
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<VIDEO> Nearly 6,000 people in Washington helped set a new record for the world's largest snowball fight, during Seattle's 'Snow Day'. Local news reports say the attempt was certified by Guinness Book of World Records observers.
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Man Drives Into Restaurant, Orders Pizza
by AP
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posted Jan 11 2013 9:29AM
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<VIDEO> A man drove his car into a Lincoln, Nebraska pizza shop and promptly ordered a pizza before he was taken to a local hospital.
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TX Court Debates Value of Family Dog
by AP
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posted Jan 11 2013 9:27AM
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<VIDEO> The Texas Supreme Court is considering whether bereaved dog owners should be able to sue for the emotional value of their pet. The case involves a family dog who was mistakenly euthanized by an animal shelter in 2009.
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Ice Castles Delight Minneapolis-area Residents
by AP
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posted Jan 11 2013 9:24AM
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<VIDEO> Minneapolis-area residents and tourists who shop at the Mall of America are getting an added treat this month; a giant ice castles display.
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Moose Chases Skier at Vermont Resort
by AP
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posted Jan 9 2013 8:24AM
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<VIDEO> At Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vt., a bull moose chased after 19-year-old skier Jeff Palmer - a close encounter that was caught on tape. WCAX's Matt Henson reports.
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Daredevil Arrested
by WPIX- New York
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posted Jan 9 2013 7:52AM
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<VIDEO> Daredevil arrested after climbing Sandy-ravaged Jersey Shore rollercoaster
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Lion on the Loose was Actually a Labradoodle
by Associated Press
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posted Jan 8 2013 5:25PM
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - A lion reported on the loose in Norfolk is actually a Labradoodle with a cut resembling the shaggy mane and tawny coat of a big cat.
Daniel Painter's dog, Charles the Monarch, so resembles the king of the jungle, police received a call Tuesday of a baby lion on the loose.
The Virginian-Pilot (http://bit.ly/TJkTxb) reports that police called the Norfolk Zoo to make sure their two lions were in their cages, which they were.
The dog's coif is, in fact, intended to look like the mascot of Old Dominion University.
This wasn't Charles' first case of mistaken identity. Painter said police have told him several times people have reported seeing a lion when it was really his dog.
He often tells people he's a "lab-a-lion."
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Rare "dolphin stampede" caught on tape
by CBS
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posted Jan 8 2013 9:41AM
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<VIDEO> Passengers aboard a dolphin and whale watching boat caught a glimpse of a rare phenomenon known as a "dolphin stampede." Scott Pelley reports.
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Texas Company: Microwave Holds Off Bread Mold
by AP
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posted Jan 8 2013 9:34AM
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<VIDEO> Scientists at Texas Tech have developed mold-free bread, which can stay fresh for a much longer time that normal bread. The development could mean lower costs and more food for developing nations.
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Football-Carrying Man Runs Over Reporter on Live TV
by KTLA
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posted Jan 8 2013 9:14AM
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<VIDEO> Lee Valsvik was doing a preview for Saturday Night's game between the Vikings and Packers when her cameraman knocked her down as he ran by.
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Holiday Light Display Waives Middle Finger
by Associated Press
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posted Jan 7 2013 7:06PM
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The holidays may be over, but a Denham Springs woman wants to keep an unusual light display on her roof, showing an extended middle finger to her neighbors.
A federal judge heard testimony Monday about whether Sarah Childs should be granted an injunction, barring the city of Denham Springs and police from requiring her to remove the display. The hearing will continue next week.
Childs says she put up the roof message because she believed a neighbor stole her dog. She says police threatened her with fines and arrest because of the lights. She and the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana sued the city and police.
Lawyers for Denham Springs and police say officials didn't threaten Childs. They also argue that the display isn't protected speech under the Constitution.
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Specialty Gym Has Unusual Membership Criteria
by AP
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posted Jan 7 2013 6:55AM
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<VIDEO> Americans are often looking for ways to lose weight. The AP's John Mone visited a gym where weight loss is the number one priority and being overweight required for membership.
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The Library Where Robots Pick the Books
by AP
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posted Jan 7 2013 6:54AM
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<VIDEO> Yes, the high-tech James B. Hunt Library has books, but they're not visible when you walk into the building on the campus of North Carolina State University. Instead, the 1.5 million books are retrievable by robots. (
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Hundreds ring in 2013 with icy plunge in NY waters
by AP
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posted Jan 2 2013 10:13AM
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NEW YORK (AP) - Hundreds of hardy swimmers rang in 2013 with a plunge into the icy sea off Brooklyn's Coney Island, an area struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy.
Members of the Ice Breakers and the Coney Island Polar Bear clubs and other brave bathers stripped down to their trunks or dressed in costumes for the annual New Year's Day splash.
Some people hit the surf dressed only in bikinis or briefs. One woman dressed as a mermaid. Another swimmer wore a hat with horns. Temperatures outside were in the 30s, and people screamed at the shock of the cold water.
This year, Polar Bear club members and others were raising money for Sandy relief efforts. The area was badly flooded by the late October storm.
The Ice Breakers try to raise awareness of water pollution.
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Colorful costumes abound at Philly Mummers Parade
by AP
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posted Jan 2 2013 10:11AM
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Mardi Gras-like New Year's Day parade believed to be the nation's oldest folk festival has been held in Philadelphia.
The century-old annual Mummers Parade features thousands of performers dressed in colorful costumes adorned with sequins and feathers. Tuesday's parade boasted painted comics, string bands and other brigades marching down Broad Street, the city's main north-south thoroughfare.
One skit featured a glittery yellow tank and a gigantic red, white and blue hat and was geared toward thanking members of the military. Another featured performers who amassed into a sea of pink to commemorate breast cancer awareness.
Houston resident John Akard is visiting Philadelphia and took in the dizzying and deafening scene of debauchery for the first time. He says the Mummers Parade is "a little crazy."
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Twin mothers in Ohio give birth the same day
by AP
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posted Jan 2 2013 10:08AM
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Twin mothers in Ohio give birth the same day
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Aiden and Donavyn didn't wait until New Year's Day to come screaming into the world, but the circumstances of their births are still pretty special: The babies were born about two hours apart to Ohio mothers who are identical twins.
The 19-year-old mothers - Aimee and Ashlee Nelson weren't raised to do things alike and did not plan the births to come at the same time. In fact, their due dates were about a week apart.
But Donavyn Scott Bratten was born just after noon on the last day of 2012. Aiden Lee Alan Dilts made his appearance at about 2 p.m.
They were delivered by the same doctor at Summa Akron City Hospital.
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