Dentist completes four root canals for 38-kilogram jaguar
In Bridge City Texas dentist David Olson treated Tasha the 38 kg jaguar at the Exotic Cat Refuge and Wildlife Orphanage. A veterinarian sedated the animal and Olson finished the dental work, returning Tasha home and noting she is more playful and eating better.
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Prud Homme wins 63 million then gets suspended from work
Andre Prud'Homme of Wanier won 63 million dollars in the Lotte 649 draw. After calling in a personal day to share the news he was suspended by his beer store employer, who objected to his absence. He and his wife traveled to Toronto to collect a 6.33 million dollar cheque.
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Body found in B C search for abducted Melanie Carpenter
Vancouver reports confirm the body of 23 year old Melanie Carpenter was discovered in a sleeping bag near Hope 160 kilometres east of Vancouver. Her father Steve Carpenter identified the remains and RCMP notified him this morning. Investigators linked the case to Fernand Auger a 37 year old sex offender who vanished after Carpenter disappeared.
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Disbanded Airborne Regimen Seen Missing Croatia Mission
Petawawa Ontario The last commander of the Canadian Airborne says the disgraced regiment was disbanded before it could undertake a Croatia peacekeeping mission. Lt Col Peter Kenward notes a hardened, disciplined unit now but condemns the vile actions that caused the downfall.
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Bar owners brace for new duty on drunken patrons
Supreme Court ruling says bars may owe duties to third parties if patrons leave intoxicated and drive. Managers fear increased liability and view it as forcing bars to act as babysitters. The decision extends 1974 precedent and cites foreseeability of risk without detailing exact steps.
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Simpson trial delayed after defence surprises
In Los Angeles prosecutors demand a 30 day delay after Johnnie Cochran Jr. and the defence failed to disclose witness lists before opening statements. Judge Ito said a ruling would come Monday as both sides prepare to resume. Mary Anne Gerchas, who says she saw four men fleeing the scene, could be pivotal.
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Gambling addictions rise as committee studies impact
The provincial lottery review committee heard from Grande Prairie psychiatrist Dr. Fred Brown who urged prevention over treatment and called for phasing out video lottery terminals. The panel surveys sites across the province while considering how to spend an expected 2.6 billion in gambling revenues this year.
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