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 >

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