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Botanical Garden’s ‘scarecrows’ are stuffed with silliness
Native Americans are said to have created the first scarecrows on these shores to protect their corn crops from the scavenging black birds.
DA’s spending of federal forfeiture money in question
Finances of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office were in such chaos in recent years that even its most basic bills went unpaid.
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Survey respondents choose coffee over sex and booze
The survey by Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts found that 54 percent of people surveyed around the world said they make their first cup of coffee at home, and 78 percent said that instead of giving up coffee, they would rather give up alcohol, social media and sex with their spouse for a whole year.
Deli worker chases armed robber with a machete
RAW VIDEO: Suffolk County Police are searching for a man who recently attempted to rob a Stop and Shop Deli at gunpoint.
Monster truck plows into crowd in Mexico, killing 8
WARNING: Graphic video (above) A tragic ending to a monster truck show in Chihuahua, Mexico Saturday night — at least eight people were killed, including a child and dozens of others were seriously injured.
Three-year-old golfer hits amazing trick shots
Move over Rory Mcllroy, there's a new golfing prodigy in town. Three-year old Michael Patton from Dublin, Ireland, showed he may have the skills to pay the bills in the future by performing some delicate chip shots in his living room.
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Hair weave theft suspects linked to several smash-and-grabs
In a matter of minutes, so-called hair weave thieves have done thousands of dollars worth of damage, using a technique now familiar: Drive a stolen car into a beauty supply store; grab pricey hair extensions; hit the road before police can arrive; make off with up to $60,000 worth of products.
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