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Non-native turtles cause problems for native San Diego turtles
San Diego County is home to only one native pond turtle species. This may be of no surprise due to the overall dry, desert climate of the area and the lack of permanent natural water sources. Most of the freshwater lakes in the area are man-made reservoirs around or near rivers that are dry much of the year. ...
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Suspect Fatally Shot in SWAT Search
Officials said a search for a robbery suspect began around noon at multiple places throughout the neighborhood, including 7415 Gatewood Ln., 495 Meadowbrook, Woodbridge Way and Hightree Street. Officers looked for a car robbery suspect who they said was armed and ...
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Former POWs reunite 40 years later
FILE - In this March 29, 1973 file photo, Unidentified U.S. prisoners of war stand in the courtyard of Hanoi's POW camp at Nga Tu So street waiting for an inspection of the camp by joint military and international control and supervision commissions. On Thursday, May 24, 2013, some 200 former POWs, almost all of them former pilots, will reunite for a three-day celebration at the Richard ...
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Penguin exhibit at Floridas SeaWorld will get 10 tons of snow daily
By Barbara Liston ORLANDO, Fla. | Fri May 24, 2013 3:40pm EDT ORLANDO, Fla. May 24 (Reuters) - SeaWorld Orlando opened its "Antarctica: Empire of the Penguins" on Friday, a new attraction that will be coated with 10 tons of fresh snow each day. To recreate a cold, dry climate suitable for penguins in hot, humid Florida, designers used airtight doors, humidifiers and air ...
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Report improve conditions for taxi drivers
Taxis wait for customers at Lindbergh Field. As of July 1, riders are paying the $1.50 airport trip fee for each taxi leaving Lindbergh Field. Before, drivers paid the fee. The fee is imposed by the airport authority to recover money to maintain the ground transportation ...
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Movie Review
Batman and Robin
How does the old adage go? Two's company, three's a crowd, and four is really pushing it? Such is the case with "Batman and Robin," proof positive that only a select few movie series can survive past a third installment without going stale. Director Joel Schumacher (who reinvented the series in 1995 with "Batman Forever") pours on the same tricks thicker and heavier than ever, but all to no avail. ... ...
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Anchorman 2 Filming in San Diego
Park officials confirmed that Will Ferrell and co. are filming at the popular San Diego tourist destination. No area of the park is closed off, so the likelihood of you seeing some of the cast is very ...
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San Diego Gymnastics opens in Otay Ranch Town Center
The new addition is just one of the many creative ways Otay Ranch Town Center has come up with to keep traffic coming to the mall during a difficult time for the retail ...
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Suspect Wears Spiderman Mask During Robbery
The suspect went to the AM-PM gas station at 201 Broadway in El Cajon around 1:30 a.m. and carried a semi-automatic handgun. The robber entered the store, then told the clerk to lie on the floor and began kicking him, according to ...
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SeaWorld Orlando President Terry Prather talks Antarctica expansion Video
SeaWorld Orlando Parks President Terry Prather chats on the theme park's latest addition Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. (Megan Anderson and Richard Bilbao/Orlando Business Journal) SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin opened to guests on May 24. Its official, folks. Strap on your fur boots and grab a coat because SeaWorld Orlandos Antarctica is open for business. The ...
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Del Mar Racing Season Extended
"It brings tons of people to the area, and I mean that's what we really need is a second meet, I mean we have the best track in the country, in most people's eyes, and we only have 7 weeks of racing...So we're very excited," said Del Mar restaurant owner Mason ...
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We must define the nature and scope of this struggle, or else it will define us. Neither I, nor any President can promise the total defeat of terror. What we must do is dismantle networks that pose a direct danger.
Barack Obama
The U.S. president was speaking on his administration's counter terrorism policy.
Hotel Review
Venetian Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
In the middle of the Strip, and opposite the Mirage and Treasure Island is the Venetian, adjacent to its sister ...
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