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Animals · BarbadosA snake thought to be the tiniest in the world is making a big splash!Earlier this year, the reclusive Barbados threadsnake was "rediscovered" during an ecological survey in central Barbados conducted by the Caribbean country's Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification (MENB) and conservation group Re:wild, the organizations announced in a July 23 press release.See the Story
World's smallest-known snake found under rocks in Barbados after nearly 20 years
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Travel · MiamiBy Kerry Breen Click here for updates on this story Florida (WFOR) — A Florida woman was caught hiding two turtles in her bra while passing through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the Miami International Airport, the TSA said Thursday. The woman, who was not identified, had the turtles wrapped in what appeared to be gauze and plastic wrap, according to photos posted on social media by the agency. The TSA did not identi…See the Story
Florida woman caught trying to carry turtles through airport security in her bra, TSA says
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Texas Politics · TexasCongressional candidate Isaiah Martin was forcibly removed and arrested during a Thursday hearing in the Texas State Capitol on redistricting after refusing to yield the microphone during public comment.
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Texas congressional candidate arrested during heated redistricting hearing
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