Wildlife Authorities Remove Black Bear From Tree In Frederick
A young black bear caused a bit of a scene Friday in Frederick County.
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The "Last Week Tonight" host hit a developer with a deluge of barbs in a segment on water shortage.
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California company to shut off public access to forestland due to wildfire concerns
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California firefighters use 4,500 gallons of water to extinguish Tesla fire that kept reigniting
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Villagers cheer Indonesian for capturing big crocodile with rope
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There are 3 systems in the Atlantic basin. One could become Tropical Storm Bonnie soon
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Largest river in Guatemala choked by garbage that causes "trash tsunamis"
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Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights
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Atlantic basin gets busier as hurricane center identified 3rd disturbance
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