Tennessee zoo director announces name for spotless giraffe
“Kipekee” beat out several other suggested names in a public voting poll. It means “unique,” which is fitting for this…
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Two baseball teams finished a game that lasted 100 hours
The record was set at Macken Park in North Kansas City, Missouri. It’s now the longest baseball game in the world. The record was previously held by…
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Key West residents hold parade to honor Jimmy Buffett
Thousands lined Duval Street to bid farewell to the beloved “Margaritaville” singer. The marchers sang some of Buffett’s best-known…
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Beyoncé shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los Angeles
The superstar singer shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday…
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Wisconsin sports bar will pay customer’s tabs if New York Jets lose
Two things Wisconsinites love: football and free beer. You could get a lot of it at Jack’s American Pub on Brady this fall, but there’s a few rules…
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Arizona housing company builds homes for Maui survivors
The massive fires on the island of Maui have left thousands of people homeless. It’s a problem Gail Kingsbury and Austin Bennett with United Tiny…
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Yuma and San Luis city offices closed on Labor Day
The Cities of Yuma and San Luis have announced that their offices will be closed in observance of Labor…
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Netflix to end its DVD service next month, streaming service not affected
The move was first announced in April, with Netflix saying its final discs will be shipped September 29, and the company also announced that…
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Winners of the Big Tex Choice Food Award announced
The State Fair of Texas returns in about a month, but concessionaires already know who won the heart, or stomachs, of…
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Brawley city councilman to be a delegate for Local Government 2030
Brawley City Councilman Gil Rebollar has announced that he has been chosen as one of 12 City Official Delegates for Local Government 2030 Second…
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Corpse Flower blooms at California library
It can grow more than eight feet tall, blooms for only one-to-three days every year or so, and boasts a powerful stench when it…
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Electric car owners get cash for charging during off-peak hours
Electric vehicles (EV) are more popular than ever. According to Cox Automotive, second quarter sales for EVs jumped 48% in the past…
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Texas man builds crosses to honor victims in Jacksonville shooting
Roberto Marquez built three crosses to remember those who were lost when a gunman opened fire at the Dollar General store over the…
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California MMA fighter with severe asthma makes fighting debut
Despite his ongoing battle with a severe form of asthma, the same illness that claimed the life of his cousin, Kent Craig shares more about his…
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California wins Little League World Series 6-5 over Curacao on walk-off homer
Louis Lappe hit a walk-off homer and California beat Curacao 6-5 in the Little League World Series championship on Sunday, despite giving up a…
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‘Gran Turismo’ and ‘Barbie’ are neck-and-neck at the box office
“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box-office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging…
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People honor Bob Barker by placing flowers on his Hollywood Walk of Fame
A producer with the Walk of Fame called Barker “a television legend,” and noted his commitment to the Hollywood…
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Thousands gather on National Mall to celebrate 60th anniversary of March on Washington
Organizers said Saturday’s event was not a commemoration of the historic march. Instead, they say it is a continuation of the dream Dr. Martin Luther…
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Wisconsin man reunited with wedding ring after 14 years
For most couples, a wedding ring is a lasting symbol of love and commitment. But for one couple, that symbol went missing for over a…
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Ohio soldier surprises his son on his first day of school
The love between a father and son on display as the dad returns home from a yearlong deployment. The surprise reunion happened last week on the first…
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