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Eight of the best April Fool’s Day pranks from around the country

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Your Wednesday lunchtime news catch-up

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VIDEO: Ten times April Fool’s pranks went horribly wrong
VIDEO: Ten times April Fool’s pranks went horribly wrong

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John Oliver on why April Fool's Day is just awful

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