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Coast Guard pulls stranded snowmobiler from icy edge off Mackinac Island
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Chemical-Laden SUV Explodes in Queens, Damaging Homes
A car explosion on a quiet street in Queens, New York, caused damage to five homes and five cars but resulted in no injuries. The New York Fire Department's Deputy Chief George Healy stated that a pressurized cylinder in the car failed, leading to the explosion, though the exact cause is still under investigation. Authorities believe foul play is unlikely.
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