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May 6, 2013 @ 10:38 am
Wash. State graduate wears wedding gown under robe
With friends and family already gathered for her graduation from Washington State University, Cassie Dotts thought it would be a good time for another ceremony _ her wedding. Continue reading > -
May 4, 2013 @ 2:57 pm
Collector keeps his 29 boa constrictors _ for now
A Utah snake collector who says his rare boa constrictors are getting a bad rap has won at least a temporary reprieve from an order to remove more than two dozen of the exotic pets from his home. Continue reading > -
May 4, 2013 @ 9:48 am
9-inch copter lands in arms of Ohio court statue
An unwanted modern addition has flown into the arms of a Lady Justice statue that sits atop a county courthouse in north-central Ohio. Continue reading > -
May 3, 2013 @ 5:09 pm
Small Wash. school closes because of nice weather
In a sun-deprived part of Washington state, the promise of nice spring weather prompted a small private school to give students a day off to enjoy the sunshine. Continue reading > -
May 3, 2013 @ 12:44 pm
Proposed SC budget says no junk food for governor
Lawmakers in South Carolina are trying to keep junk food out of the governor's mansion. Continue reading > -
May 3, 2013 @ 12:51 am
Giant rubber duck makes splash in Hong Kong harbor
A six-story-high rubber duck is making a big splash in Hong Kong. Continue reading > -
May 2, 2013 @ 1:06 pm
Former hostage left bemused by UK piracy mix up
Arrrrgh! That must've been embarrassing. Continue reading > -
May 2, 2013 @ 10:01 am
Official: Shiny dog bowl sparks Calif. house fire
A Northern California couple might be able to blame this one on the dog. Continue reading > -
May 2, 2013 @ 7:10 am
2 pounds of loose skin removed from fat Oregon dog
Obie the formerly obese dachshund is recovering after surgery at an Oregon veterinary clinic that removed 2 1/2 pounds of loose skin. Continue reading > -
May 1, 2013 @ 11:19 am
Pink Floyd poser arrested for theft by swindle
A man is accused of pretending to be a member of rock band Pink Floyd at a Minnesota hospital _ and racking up as much as $100,000 in unpaid medical bills. Continue reading > -
May 1, 2013 @ 7:43 am
Mexico City subway baby to ride free for life
Who says there's no such thing as a free ride? Continue reading > -
April 30, 2013 @ 6:51 pm
Calif. woman accused of tainting OJ at Starbucks
A California woman faces attempted murder charges after police say she tried to sneak orange juice bottles spiked with a lethal amount of rubbing alcohol inside a Starbucks. Continue reading > -
April 30, 2013 @ 3:04 pm
Calif. school blunder: All dressed up but no prom
Everyone got stood up at one Southern California high school's prom. The dance itself was a no-show. Continue reading > -
April 29, 2013 @ 7:31 pm
Thief in Spider-Man garb snatches $6k in Hollywood
It looks like Spider-Man does have sticky fingers. Continue reading > -
April 29, 2013 @ 5:45 pm
Indian arrested for letting son, 9, drive Ferrari
Police in India have arrested a man who allowed his 9-year-old son to drive his Ferrari. Continue reading >











