Wally, the emotional support alligator once denied entry to a baseball game, is missing
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US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer, American military says
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Continue Reading Jurors hear closing arguments in landmark case alleging abuse at New Hampshire youth center
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Continue Reading Georgia governor signs law adding regulations for production and sale of herbal supplement kratom
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'Behind the 8 ball': How research is trying to catch up on cannabis and kids
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Continue Reading Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners
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Continue Reading Exxon Mobil deal with Pioneer gets FTC nod, but former Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield barred from board
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Continue Reading What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case
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LONDON (AP) — Prince William and his wife, Kate, have marked their daughter Charlotte’s 9th birthday by posting a picture of her smiling for the…
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TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The parliament of Georgia has cancelled its plenary session following massive protests against a proposed law that critics…
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