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  "id": 19797978,
  "title": "Drunk raccoon's liquor store break-in raises $290,000 for animal shelter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/drunk-raccoons-liquor-store-break-in-raises-290-000-for-animal-shelter",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T09:39:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-virginia-raccoon-broke-into-a-liquor-store-and-passed-out-in-2025-a-year-later-merchandise-inspired-by-its-drunken-escapade-has-raised-more-than-290000-for-an-animal-shelter/articleshow/135797469.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In a hilarious turn of events, a raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store last November, delighted in a drinking spree, and ended up napping in the bathroom. This escapade quickly became an internet hit, prompting the creation of themed merchandise that raised over $290,000 for the Hanover County shelter. The 'Trashed Panda' has become a mascot of support for the shelter's growth efforts.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}