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News of the weird: Hundreds of cars pack Nevada streets for illegal stunts

RENO, Nev. — Thousands of people in hundreds of cars took over northern Nevada parking lots and intersections…

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Where and when to leaf peep with your pup

When life becomes uncertain, our natural instincts tell us to seek calm and clarity in nature. A growing…

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News of the weird: In Brazilian Amazon, a 1,000-mile voyage so people can vote

MANAUS, Brazil — In most democracies, citizens go to the polls. But in Brazil’s sparsely populated Amazon region,…

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News of the weird: Fish fossil catch from China includes oldest teeth ever

NEW YORK — A big catch of fish fossils in southern China includes the oldest teeth ever found…

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News of the weird: US spy satellite launched into orbit from California

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — A classified satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office launched into orbit…

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News of the weird: Constipated scorpions, love at first sight inspire Ig Nobels

BOSTON — The sex lives of constipated scorpions, cute ducklings with an innate sense of physics, and a…

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Pause for paws: Protecting your dog’s paws for every season

When it comes to your pet, you do everything you can to keep him safe and healthy. From…

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9/11 terror attacks reverberate as US marks 21st anniversary

NEW YORK — Americans remembered 9/11 on Sunday, Sept. 11, with tear-choked tributes and pleas to “never forget,”…

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News of the weird: Nigeria seizes donkey penises to be smuggled to Hong Kong

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian officials have seized thousands of donkey penises that were about to be exported to…

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News of the weird: Leak ruins NASA moon rocket launch bid; next try weeks away

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday, Sept. 3, forcing launch…

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