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Pope Francis accidentally performs exorcism
Pope Francis' obsession with the devil has taken on remarkable new twists, with a well-known exorcist insisting Francis helped "liberate" a Mexican man from four different demons, despite the Vatican's denials that a papal exorcism took place.
Harry Potter book with author notes sold for $228K
A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations has sold for 150,000 pounds ($228,000) at a London auction.
4 falcon chicks living on NY-NJ bridge are banded
Four falcon chicks that live on the George Washington Bridge connecting Manhattan to New Jersey have gotten identifying bands around their legs.
Woman accused of trying to poison family with cheese
A North Carolina woman has been charged with trying to poison five of her family members, after one of them refused to share some cheese with her.
Sunken WWII ships may pollute US waters, report says
A new government report details nearly 100 shipwrecks that could pollute U.S. waters with oil -- most of which were sunk during World War II.
Colo. firefighters use ladder truck to rescue bear
It was a bigger-than-average tree rescue for firefighters in Colorado Springs -- as they had to use a ladder truck to reach a black bear after it fell asleep in a tall pine tree after being tranquilized Sunday.
Ferris wheel record-breaker achieved in Chicago
An employee of Chicago's Navy Pier has met his goal, breaking the record for the longest Ferris wheel ride and bringing the record to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
Calif. suspects mistakenly dial 911 during crime
Two suspects arrested for breaking into a car in central California accidentally called 911 on a cell phone, which led police straight to them.
Drug company halts sale of drugs used for executions
A drug company has stopped selling a drug to Arkansas because officials in the U.S. state planned to use it to execute death row prisoners. 
James Bond movie studio expansion plans rejected
Britain is at risk of losing the James Bond movies after plans to expand the franchise's iconic Pinewood Studios were rejected. 
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