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Extra, Extra: Even George W. Bush Thinks Eric Garner Decision Was "Hard To Understand"
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Ben Yakas
Published Dec 6, 2014
Modified Dec 6, 2014
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- At least 20 more people were arrested in various Eric Garner protests last night.
- If fans wish and pray and collect money, will Pearl Jam come to Queens?
- Uber has moved to Portland, and Portland better get used to it.
- This British woman was taken to court for having loud sex.
- Upper East Side women love their erotic massages.
- The Birds is coming true.
- Woman describes life having sex with coke-addled Wall Street dudes.
- Even George Bush thinks the Eric Garner decision is kind of hard to believe.
- A real life Fast & Furious ring was busted in Flushing.
- The Al Qaeda commander who allegedly wanted to bomb NYC subways has been killed.
- And finally, a pitbull and guinea pig are best buds:
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