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August 24

Thousands of illegal hidden marijuana plants removed from national park along with gun, dangerous chemicals

Rangers removed 2,377 marijuana plants and 2,000 pounds of debris from an illegal operation that damaged 13 acres in Sequoia National Park, California.

August 24

Sweet-toothed bear raids South Lake Tahoe ice cream shop, leaves with a taste for strawberry

El Dorado County deputies responded to a resort in South Lake Tahoe where a bear had broken into an ice cream shop and helped itself to multiple flavors.

August 24

1 dead, 4 wounded after shooting in New York City, police say

A shooting in New York City on Saturday left one person dead and four people wounded, including one teenager in critical condition, according to police.

August 24

Gov. Pritzker says Trump trying to 'manufacture a crisis' as admin plans National Guard deployment to Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said there is no emergency following reports that the federal government may deploy the National Guard to Chicago.

August 24

Ted Cruz endorses Chip Roy for Texas attorney general: 'No one better'

Sen. Ted Cruz has endorsed Rep. Chip Roy after the conservative congressman announced his candidacy to become the Lone Star State's next attorney general.

August 23

Florida woman arrested for unlicensed dental work allegedly used superglue on victims' teeth: police

Florida woman charged with practicing dentistry without a license, leaving victims with damaged teeth and infections.

August 23

Federally protected birds force high school football team to rearrange schedule

The Apple Valley High School football team – the Eagles – in Minnesota has been forced to play daytime games only after federally protected ospreys built nest on stadium floodlights.

August 23

America's last surviving WWII ace, Navy fighter pilot Donald McPherson, dies at 103 years old

Nation's last surviving World War II Navy fighter pilot shot down five Japanese planes while serving on the USS Essex.

August 23

Columbia University student among 5 killed in New York tour bus crash after Niagara Falls visit

Five people died and 24 injured when tour bus rolled over in upstate New York on Friday, after the vehicle's allegedly distracted driver over-compensated on the road.

August 23

Unlicensed dental tech allegedly used unorthodox adhesive on victims' teeth

Emely Martinez was not licensed to perform dental work, according to authorities. (Credit: WTVT)