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Dunkin' Donuts is joining the plant-based food movement sweeping restaurants across the nation.
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View as a gridFacebook's Messenger Kids app suffered a glitch that let children talk to random strangers
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Facebook's Messenger Kids app is a way for parents to keep a close eye on who their children are speaking to. But a recent bug in the system let kids enter chats with random strangers, according to tech news outlet The Verge.
Bud Light is offering free beer to aliens that make it out of Area 51
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You've no doubt heard about the viral event calling for people to storm Area 51 and "see them aliens" on September 20. So far, the number of people who have said they're attending the parody event has exceeded 1 million.
Florida 'doomsday prepper' couple charged with sexually abusing minors on farm for years
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A Florida couple is accused of sexually and physically abusing two female victims on their farm, and the charges reportedly stem back years.
Authorities searching for person who buried puppy in sand, left it to die in Hawaii
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Authorities in Honolulu are searching for the person who buried a puppy in the sand and left it to die on July 9, 2019.
'A terrible accident': Indiana toddler in serious condition after falling under lawn mower
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An Indiana toddler is in serious condition after police say he fell underneath a lawn mower on Saturday.
Couple charged with abuse for missing follow-up appointments after baby's liver transplant
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A 1-year-old boy didn't make it to his follow-up appointments after he had a liver transplant, and as a result, his parents have been charged with child abuse.
Florida man caught hiding crack, heroin, cocaine in his buttocks after traffic stop
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A man in Florida was arrested after police discovered drugs hidden in a pretty private place. According to the Facebook post,it happened after a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Thursday, July 11.
Multi-county police pursuit ends in fiery crash in Whitley County, killing beloved K9
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Indiana State Police say a pursuit beginning in Kosciusko County and ending in Whitley County took the life of a beloved K9 today.
Woman fatally impaled through eye, brain after falling on her drink's metal straw
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This story is not for the faint of heart. A woman was fatally impaled through both the eye and brain after falling onto her drink's metal straw in England, according to USA Today.
Oops! Suspect passes gas so loudly Missouri officers are able to discover hiding spot
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It's another one of those "you can't make this up" stories. A suspect passed gas while police were out searching for him/her in Missouri, and it was then that officers were able to discover the hiding spot!
This Michigan beach is offering 'beach wheelchairs' so everyone can have fun in the sun
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Not everyone can navigate the sand easily -- that's why one Michigan beach is offering "beach wheelchairs" so that people with disabilities can have fun in the sun, too!
'Not on our watch': Texas police hilariously guard freezer from more Blue Bell lickers
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You've no doubt seen the viral video of a San Antonio teenager licking a Blue Bell ice cream container and putting it right back on the shelf. It's since caused a social media frenzy, and a few Texas officers are letting copycats know that will NOT fly with them.
Eyes to the sky! Saturn's rings will be brighter tonight than any other time of the year
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Get ready, stargazers! Tuesday, July 9 is the night Saturn will shine brighter than any other time of the year, according to AccuWeather. Experts say the ringed jewel of the Solar System will be closest to Earth at this point in its orbit.
Volunteers read, sing to dogs at Kentucky animal shelter during 4th of July fireworks
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Pets can become fearful and anxious when they start hearing fireworks -- that's why volunteers at the Kentucky Humane Society took it upon themselves to read, sing and give treats to furry friends so they wouldn't feel afraid on the Fourth of July!
FOP blames 'anti-police activists' for cancellation of fundraising campaign for officer
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The Fraternal Order of Police says its fundraising campaign in support of Sergeant Ryan O'Neill has been canceled by GoFundMe, according to a press release issued Tuesday. They say it had already raised than $5,000 and blamed the cancellation on "anti-police activists."
Oklahoma couple on the run from police after 1 child found dead, 3 in critical condition
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Police in Oklahoma and Missouri are searching for a couple after one of their children was discovered dead and another three were found in critical condition, according to a post on Facebook pleading for the public's help.
Delta coach passengers can enjoy free cocktails, hot towels, bistro-style dining this fall
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Delta wants to take coach passengers to whole new heights starting this fall. The airline is reinventing its main cabin experience to bring patrons a new arrange of amenities.
You can travel from Indianapolis to Chicago for just $10 using this bus service
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Sunday was the last day for Amtrak trains between Indianapolis and Chicagoon the Hoosier State Line, and a lot of customers are disappointed. But NYC-based startup Ourbus is here to get you where you need to go -- and for pretty cheap.
Hallmark is searching for amateur bakers for a new Christmas series, and you could win 25k
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Are your Christmas cookies a cut above the rest? If your baking skills are unmatched, then Hallmark wants to hear from you!
Pepsi is swapping bottled water for canned water in an effort to reduce plastic waste
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Pepsi is joining the movement to reduce waste and become a more sustainable company. The beverages you know and love will soon look a little bit different.
Mountain Dew teams up with KFC to create new peach and honey-flavored drink
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Mountain Dew and KFC have joined forces to create a bold beverage sure to become a crowd-pleaser. Sweet Lightning is a combination of peach and honey flavors, and it's set to become a permanent part of KFC's drink line-up!
Grab your wands! The Harry Potter version of 'Pokemon Go' is now available to download
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Grab your wands and couldrons! The new augmented reality Harry Potter game is finally here. "Wizards Unite" was developed by software company Niantic, the minds behind ever-popular "Pokémon Go."
Europe's first underwater restaurant sits 5 meters below the water, and it's breathtaking
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Europe's first-ever underwater restaurant is officially taking reservations. The restaurant -- appropriately named "Under" -- is situated in the town of Lindesnes, Norway, with the dining room over five meters below the surface.