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Las Vegas man convicted of smuggling lizards in his underwear
LAS VEGAS -- Don D. Astorga was convicted last Wednesday of violating the Endangered Species Act when he was caught smuggling lizards into the country by carrying them in his underwear.
He was arrested at the airport in June when police noticed unusual bulges around his groin -- bulges created by lizards stuffed in tube socks.
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Burglar falls asleep on the job
MADRID, Spain -- A 27-year-old man was arrested at a medical clinic Tuesday when employees of the clinic arrived at work to find him asleep in an ergonomic chair.
A large locked metal box had been pried open and two buzz saws were sitting at the man's feet.
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Dog and owner duet judged 'howling success'
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A mutt beat out nine other dogs and one cat on a New York stage, winning the title of North America's best singing pet.
Cecil is a 7-year-old terrier mix that, along with owner Bill Hagemann, sang to "Mr. Moon."
As the Advantage Best Singing Pet, Cecil wins a recording studio session, a year's supply of Advantage flea control, a chance to appear in an Advantage advertisement and a $1,000 cash prize.
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Spanish priest leads Bible reading underwater
BENITACHELL, Spain -- As part of a campaign by the Roman Catholic Church in Valencia to stage nonstop bible readings throughout the year 2000, a Spanish priest led a 15-minute Bible reading in an underwater cave on Tuesday.
Father Francisco Javier Serra chose a suitable passage -- the maritime story of Jonah. He said he saw the reading "as a symbol of the presence of God in sports."
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MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Wanted -- gator wrestler
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MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- People flock to alligator wrestling shows at Seminole Indian tourist attractions in Florida. But with the Seminoles finding more opportunities elsewhere, there's a dwindling supply of human competitors.
That has led the tribe to hang out the help wanted sign, offering lessons in gator wrestling.
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