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Homely hounds compete in contest that applauds imperfections
PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — He’s overweight and has a birth defect that left him a bit hunchbacked. Quasi Modo is a 10-year-old pit bull-Dutch shepherd mix who was leading the World’s Ugliest Dog contest,...
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Mother, baby rescued four days after plane crash in Colombian jungle
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A Colombian woman who survived a plane crash with her months-old baby, drinking coconut water to stay alive, was rescued after four days lost in the jungle. Maria Nelly Murillo...
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Deformed mutt is crowned World’s Ugliest Dog
PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — A 10-year-old mutt named Quasi Modo, whose spinal birth defects left him a bit hunchbacked, is the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog contest. The pit bull-Dutch shepherd...
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Babies caught playing during nap time
(WRIC) — Two babies were caught doing everything but sleeping during their nap time. Twin sisters Nina and Cecilia are the parents of babies Mariah and Beckham. The two cousins are sharing a room...
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White House lit up in pride colors to celebrate same-sex marriage decision
Washington D.C. (WRIC) — On Friday night, the White House was lit up in pride colors to celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage. “The White House was lit to demonstrate our...
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Supreme Court strikes down same-sex marriage bans
WASHINGTON (WRIC/MG/AP) – The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States. By a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has reversed the sixth...
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It’s not the chlorine that’s making your eyes red
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Long afternoons in the pool are a refreshing break from the summer heat — but they can also end with those familiar, red, itchy eyes. Now, a new report from the CDC suggests...
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Local groups react to same-sex marriage decision
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Gay rights organizations, couples, and lawmakers are celebrating the Supreme Court decision Friday, elated with the ruling, while others are calling it a sad day for the country...
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Suspect in Jahnke Road fatal collision turns himself in
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The suspect in a fatal collision in the 6000 block of Jahnke Road earlier this week turned himself in to police Friday at the Richmond Justice Center. Ronald D. Jeffers, 28, of...
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Supporters revel over landmark high court decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRIC) — People have showed up on the steps of the Supreme Court after this historic 5-4 decision. Some are waving the pride flag — others are hugging and taking pics. Every few...
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Escaped New York prisoner Richard Matt shot, killed by police
MALONE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Only hours after New York State Police shifted their focus, pouring thousands of armed men into an area not far from the Canadian border, police fired volleys of shots in...
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Medical examiner: ‘Heroin poisoning’ caused AJ Hadsell’s death
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk’s Chief Medical Examiner has determined Anjelica “AJ” Hadsell died from “acute heroin poisoning.” Norfolk police spokesman Sam Shenouda said that the manner of death is...
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VCU dispels UCI race rumors
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With the UCI Road World Championship coming to VCU and downtown Richmond in September, there have some concerns about getting around in the area. “It’s going to make parking and...
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Homeland Security making adjustments for July 4th holiday weekend
(WRIC) — Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is urging Americans “to be vigilant and prepared” as our country heads into the 4th of July holiday. Johnson says authorities will adjust security...
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Richmond same-sex marriage supporters celebrate SCOTUS decision
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Friday was a day for celebration for many in Richmond after the Supreme Court ruling came down, making same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. “Everybody deserves the right to...
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9 mile backup on I-95 SB in Hanover due to tractor trailer accident
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A tractor trailer accident is causing major delays Saturday morning on I-95 southbound near mile marker 89 in Hanover County. Left & center lanes have reopened on I-95...
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Woman removes Confederate flag in front of SC Statehouse
The Confederate flag has been temporarily removed from in front of the South Carolina Statehouse. An unidentified black woman was about halfway up the more than 30-foot steel flagpole just after dawn...
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New rainbow crosswalks support Philadelphia’s LGBT community
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rainbow-colored crosswalks have been painted in a gay neighborhood of Philadelphia known as the Gayborhood. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the walkways made up of six red,...
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6-year-old boy saves grandfather after jet ski flips
HARTSELLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Although swimming is fun, it’s also an important skill that can save lives. Six-year-old Gram Flowers has been swimming for three years. It’s a skill that his family is...
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Surviving inmate still on the lose after 1 escapee killed
MALONE, N.Y. (AP) — The shooting death of one escaped killer brought new energy to the three-week hunt for a second escaped murderer as helicopters, search dogs and hundreds of law enforcement officers...
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