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- This is why it's cold(er) than usual these days.
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- And here's your WTF of the Day: "Two University of California, Davis students are facing charges after police say they tortured two hamsters with a cigarette lighter and posted a video of the incident on Facebook."
- A teacher's strike in an Orange County school district is making some heads turn. Today, over 50% of students at the elementary, middle and high schools didn't show up for class.
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