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Deputies say an aggressive sea lion unexpectedly took the helm of an Orange County Sheriff's Harbor Patrol fire boat recently. They discovered the animal with its flippers on the patrol boat's controls.--KTLA

A Seattle woman accused of stealing money from her ex-husband's bank account blames her dog because she says he ate her personal checks.--Associated Press

Buckingham Palace has announced that the annual Swan Upping will take place July 20-24. It's a tradition dating back to the 12th century that involves a census of the swan population on the River Thames.--MSNBC

British Scientists are tagging Puffins in the UK in an effort to find out why the seabird population has fallen by a third.--BBC

Sales of Moby’s new album, Wait for Me, will help support The Humane Society of the United States’ work to protect farm animals.--Examiner.com