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Free Baby? On Dec. 1, 1949, Fred Meyer had a strange giveaway for a store opening

Weird

Bees are fish, California court rules

The decision comes after a lengthy legal dispute to list four species of bumblebees as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act.
Crime

Homeless man returns to pay for Little Debbie cake after walking in on gas station robbery

Police say a homeless man returned to a gas station to pay for a Little Debbie cake he took after he walked in on a robbery.
Nation World

Egypt team identifies fossil of land-roaming whale species

The creature was semi-aquatic because it moved between land and sea and is believed to have lived 43 million years ago.
Nation World

No bull: Scientists potty train cows to use 'MooLoo'

Scientists say the cows learned as easily as toddlers, maybe easier. And just like some parents, the researchers used a sweet treat to reward the cows.
Olympics

Sumo wrestler statue removed from equestrian course for team event

The statue and a nearby patch of cherry trees were among the obstacles swapped out for the start of the team competition.
Animals

'Embarrassed' raccoon rescued by firefighters, photo goes viral

The adventurous animal ventured into a Georgia home and needed help getting back out.
Food

Petition demands equal number of hot dogs and buns sold in packages

The petition says it's "calling on big bun and big wiener companies to find the answers to this hot dog packaging mismatch, once and for all".
Features

Newlywed trying to change her name on her license learns she was wanted for VHS rented 20 years ago

A North Texas woman recently learned she had a felony warrant for allegedly not returning Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Others have similar stories, too.
Nation World

Pair flees juvenile home, involved in shootout with Florida deputies

A Florida sheriff says a 14-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy ran from a juvenile home, broke into a house, found weapons and opened fire on officers.
Politics

Rand Paul says he will not get COVID-19 vaccine citing 'natural immunity'

The Kentucky senator made his decision public in a radio interview with WABC 770 AM's John Castimatidis. Paul tested positive for the virus in March 2020.
Crime

Woman hit by 10 pound package of meat during fight at South Euclid Walmart

According to South Euclid police, 'it is unknown as to what initially led to the beef between the two women.'

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A letter to legendary WWL anchor Eric Paulsen

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Free Baby? On Dec. 1, 1949, Fred Meyer had a strange giveaway for a store opening

Bees are fish, California court rules

Homeless man returns to pay for Little Debbie cake after walking in on gas station robbery

Egypt team identifies fossil of land-roaming whale species

No bull: Scientists potty train cows to use 'MooLoo'

Sumo wrestler statue removed from equestrian course for team event

'Embarrassed' raccoon rescued by firefighters, photo goes viral

Petition demands equal number of hot dogs and buns sold in packages

Newlywed trying to change her name on her license learns she was wanted for VHS rented 20 years ago

Pair flees juvenile home, involved in shootout with Florida deputies

Rand Paul says he will not get COVID-19 vaccine citing 'natural immunity'

Woman hit by 10 pound package of meat during fight at South Euclid Walmart

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