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Extra, Extra: Wandering Bear Ruins Recess
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Nell Casey
Published Sep 30, 2014
Modified Sep 30, 2014
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- A reminder to always check your car's front grill for coyotes.
- Oh God here comes the Big comedy event series on Fox.
- New Jersey's wandering bear has returned, prompting recess cancelation.
- Have you seen these Staten Island thieves wanted for breaking into a car?
- While making an inspection for the building's management company, a woman was bitten by a tenant's snake.
- Thousands of trees will be cut down to stop the Asian long-horned beetle.
- Guys, we're not doing enough with all that animal poop.
- Want to make sure you're not raping someone? There's an app for that.
- And finally, look at these adorable raccoon and dog besties:
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