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Watch as a bull leads officers on a car chase through Oklahoma Stockyards

Video release by the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office shows a bull evading capture after he got loose at an Oklahoma Stockyard.

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Daredevil motorcyclist performs stunt on San Antonio highway

A motorcyclist was filmed attempting a daring stunt on a San Antonio highway on August 12. This video was captured by Ace Scott on Loop 410. It shows the motorcyclist pulling a stunt known as the Superman.

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Watch as a ‘fashion-conscious burglar’ breaks into laundromat for a tiger shirt

Police in Oklahoma are looking for a man caught on camera breaking into a laundromat and taking a tiger shirt after cutting the sleeves off of it.

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California deputy shoots into car to free trapped bear

A deputy in Northern California fired several beanbag rounds into a back car window to free a trapped bear that had likely been searching for snacks.

This Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, photo provided by Temple University shows a plaque commemorating a 45-year relationship that began when Sharyn Rubin first met Eric Schlesinger as he held open elevator doors in a dorm for her during move-in day on Sept. 6, 1972, with the plaque installed outside the elevator where they met at the university in Philadelphia. Rubin introduced herself days later at a college mixer by walking up to Schlesinger and saying, “Hi, Mr. Elevator Man.” She died last year from colon cancer. The quote is now affixed to the elevator, which will be named for Shari Rubin Schlesinger on Friday.

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University honors students who found love in elevator in ’72

Philadelphia's Temple University is honoring a 45-year relationship sparked in a campus elevator.

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City tweaks sign for Paul Manafort Drive amid son’s trial

A Connecticut city has tweaked its sign for Paul Manafort Drive because the name agitated some residents.

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Colombian city urges a break from sex to fight heat wave

Health officials in one Colombian coastal city have a controversial recommendation for residents trying to stay cool during an intense heat wave: Take a break from sex.

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ASPCA says more than 600 birds removed from home

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says more than 600 birds were removed from a house in central Ohio after reports of animal neglect and a complaint from the public about living conditions.

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Boy’s big fishing catch is grabbed by a great white shark

A boy fishing trip near Cape Cod, Massachusetts took a surprising turn. While reeling in what felt like a "big one," a great white shark jumped out of the ocean and snatched his catch.

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Mexico City restaurant busted over protected tarantula tacos

A Mexico City market restaurant has been busted after it began offering tacos featuring a protected species of tarantula.

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Mom who hosted elaborate $25k prom send-off accused of fraud

A Philadelphia mother who made headlines for an elaborate prom send-off and other events is charged with Social Security benefits fraud.

FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2016 file photo, a young visitor gets a close up view of Mara, a 12-year-old hippopotamus at the Los Angeles Zoo. Police are investigating after a video shows a man spanking a hippopotamus at the Los Angeles Zoo. The video shows the man crossing a railing last week and sneaking up on two hippos, Rosie and Mara. He smacks Rosie on the rear and her mother lifts her head as the man runs off and raises his arms in gesture of victory. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

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Police look into video of man spanking hippo at LA Zoo

Police are investigating after a video shows a man spanking a hippopotamus at the Los Angeles Zoo.

FILE - In this June 12, 2018 file photo, Thomas Tramaglini, right, the Kenilworth Schools superintendent accused of defecating on the track at Holmdel High School, makes his initial appearance in Holmdel Municipal Court in Holmdel, N.J. Tramaglini, who resigned after he was accused of repeatedly defecating on another high school’s track is receiving more than $100,000 from his school district. A separation agreement between Kenilworth Public Schools and Thomas Tramaglini shows the district will pay his full salary until he officially resigns at the end of September. He’ll also get two months severance pay and more than $20,000 for unused vacation days. (Thomas P. Costello/The Asbury Park Press via AP, File)

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Superintendent accused in feces on track to receive $100,000

New Jersey school superintendent who resigned after he was accused of repeatedly defecating on another high school's track is receiving more than $100,000 from the school district.

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Bear makes an unlikely stop in a liquor store

A bear took a stroll into an unlikely snack venue _ a Connecticut liquor store.

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Women on inflatable rainbow unicorn rescued from weedy Minnesota lake

A group of women riding an inflatable rainbow unicorn got stuck in a weedy lake in Minnesota, prompting a rescue from Chisago County Sheriff deputies on August 11. Deputies were driving by Fish Lake, near Stark, Minnesota when they spotted the women.

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Minnesota deputies rescue women stranded on unicorn raft

Two Minnesota deputies helped a group of women stranded on a large, inflatable rainbow unicorn.

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Man donates to firefighter drive, leaves wedding ring behind

Man donating to fire department's muscular dystrophy drive accidentally drops his wedding ring into firefighter's boot.

Dang You to Heck, billed as a family-friendly, Utah-themed alternative to Cards Against Humanity and similar card games is the creation of Jerilyn Pool, of Provo, Utah, with an assist from her husband, Jeff, who were recently assembling themed collections at their home on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2018. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

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Provo woman pokes fun at Mormon culture with card game

A Provo woman has developed a card game that pokes fun at unique Mormon culture in a similar mold as the intentionally offensive party game Cards Against Humanity.

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Rhode Island alone celebrates Victory Day, debate lingers

Rhode Island is marking the end of World War II as a state holiday, although it remains the only state in the U.S. to do so.

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Police: Man dies after car is hit by 2 intoxicated drivers

New York State Police say a man has died after his car was hit by two intoxicated drivers traveling in opposite directions on an Albany-area highway.

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