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US congressman apologises for crude joke about Kellyanne Conway
US congressman apologises for crude joke about Kellyanne Conway

Democrat Cedric Richmond made the joke during a comedy routine at last week's annual Washington Press Club Foundation congressional dinner.

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VIDEO: Snoozing dog won't let falling interrupt his nap
VIDEO: Snoozing dog won't let falling interrupt his nap

We've definitely all been this tired.

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Trio return over $40,000 they found in second-hand couch
Trio return over $40,000 they found in second-hand couch

With all the screaming and carrying on, their neighbours thought they’d won the lottery. But it was a lumpy old sofa stuffed with $40,000 in cash that had three young roommates raising a ruckus.

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