A ferry collided with what apparently was a marine animal off a Japanese island on Saturday, injuring more than 80 people, local media reported.
Author: Associated Press
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Gordon Hayward explodes, helps Celtics hand Warriors worst home loss under Steve Kerr
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Final ISIS defeat looms as thousands leave last stronghold in Syria
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