Some Alaska Costco shoppers say ravens steal their groceries
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Some Alaska Costco shoppers said they've had their groceries stolen by ravens in the store parking lot.
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Plaintiff loses after lawyer refuses to wear mask in court
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman lost her personal injury lawsuit after her lawyer refused to wear a mask in court and the judge...
Kentucky town rallies to restore beheaded Mother Goose
HAZARD, Ky. (AP) — A community in Kentucky is rallying to help restore an 80-year-old landmark — an oval shaped building that has a...
NASA gives all clear: Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Whew, now here's some good cosmic news: NASA has given Earth the all clear for the next century from...
3 students cited in theft of rare tree in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Police who were stumped by the theft of a rare pine tree in November from the University of Wisconsin Arboretum...
Steak-out: Rhode Island’s runaway steer has been recaptured
JOHNSTON, R.I. (AP) — A steer that has been on the lam for nearly two months after escaping while on the way to a...
Woman who lost child to brain tumor gives birth at age 57
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire woman who lost her 13-year-old daughter to a brain tumor in 2016 has now given birth to...
A ‘not haunted’ house hits the market in Boston area
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts woman noticed something strange about the “For Sale" sign outside a home in her neighborhood.
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Penny dreadful: Georgia man receives final paycheck in coins
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man said his former employer owed him a pretty penny, $915 to be exact, after leaving his job in...
Surfer rescues man and dog from choppy Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A Minneapolis man who was surfing the choppy waters of Lake Superior helped save a man who was struggling in...
With drivers confused, Atlantic City to redo BLM road paint
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City says it will redo a Black Lives Matter tribute on a street because the original painting of...
Popcorn machine nixed at North Dakota Capitol after alarms
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A popcorn machine has been removed from the North Dakota Capitol after it twice triggered fire alarms that brought firefighters...
Florida family finds dead snake inside their clothes dryer
GROVELAND, Fla. (AP) — After their clothes dryer began blowing out a lot of lint, a Florida family called a repair man who discovered...
Part of Wright brothers’ 1st airplane on NASA’s Mars chopper
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A piece of the Wright brothers’ first airplane is on Mars.
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German brewery pairs with bakers to use surplus beer
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — With restaurants and bars all closed due to pandemic restrictions, a Duesseldorf brewery found itself with 6,000 liters (1,585 gallons)...
Lost and found: $1M lottery ticket recovered in parking lot
SPARTA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man was able to turn his luck around after finding his missing $1 million winning lottery ticket in...
Sign on Staten Island roadway misspells Goethals Bridge
NEW YORK (AP) — A road sign on Staten Island is causing some spelling confusion, switching around two letters and directing drivers to the...
In French woods, rivals take aim at senator’s WWI research
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The World War I exploits of Sgt. Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pennsylvania...
‘A moving moment.’ Grandma prescribed a post-vaccine hug
NEW YORK (AP) — For Laura Shaw Frank, seeing her mother hug her daughter for the first time since the onset of the pandemic...
Girl, 8, throws mattress from burning home, jumps to safety
CHICAGO (AP) — An 8-year-old Chicago girl whose mother was at work somehow managed to toss a mattress from her family's third-story window during...
No cigar: Interstellar object is cookie-shaped planet shard
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Our solar system’s first known interstellar visitor is neither a comet nor asteroid as first suspected and looks nothing...
Former worker gets new trial in fake-gun McDonald’s stickup
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A man convicted of using a fake gun to try robbing a McDonald’s restaurant where he once worked has been...
15th century bowl found at yard sale sells for $722,000
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An exceptionally rare 15th century porcelain bowl made in China that somehow turned up at a Connecticut yard sale and...
Baby bottle craze sweeps Gulf Arab states, sparks backlash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Cafes across several Gulf Arab states started selling coffee and other cold drinks in baby bottles this month,...
‘Dating scammer’ faces more time after escape, capture
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who has twice served prison terms for using dating services to defraud women is facing more...
Germany bans ‘water vitalizer’ over radio interference
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities on Friday banned the sale and use of a New Age ‘water vitalizer’ device amid concerns that it is...
Minneapolis bowling alley drone video takes off online
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A video taken by a camera-equipped drone buzzing through the nooks and crannies of a historic Minneapolis bowling alley has attracted...
Where’s the beef? Runaway steer still roaming Rhode Island
JOHNSTON, R.I. (AP) — Where's the beef? Still very much on the mooove in Rhode Island.
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Wurst case: Burglar caught over bite from German’s sausage
BERLIN (AP) — German police say they have solved a nine-year-old burglary after DNA found on a half-eaten piece of sausage matched that of...
First whooping crane hatched at foundation in Wisconsin dies
BARABOO, Wis. (AP) — The first whooping crane hatched at the International Crane Foundation in Wisconsin has died.
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Remains of Cold War-era Russian sub seen in film catch fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The remains of a Cold War-era Russian submarine once seen in a movie starring Harrison Ford caught fire in Providence...
Amtrak worker accused of stealing, selling 77 chain saws
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A longtime Amtrak employee in New Jersey stole several dozen chain saws and hundreds of parts from the railroad and...
Emails: FBI was looking for gold at Pennsylvania dig site
Go for the gold? The U.S. government went for it.
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Heads up: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after decapitation
TOKYO (AP) — Scientists have discovered the ultimate case of regeneration: Some decapitated sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies.
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Courts wrestle with whether manslaughter is always violent
NEW YORK (AP) — Once annually, sometimes less, the full federal appeals court in New York meets to confront a perplexing legal question. Most...
Woman impaled by tree limb has 7 broken ribs, husband says
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine passenger who was impaled when a falling pine tree struck the vehicle she was riding in suffered seven...
Crocodile hunt: Search on for escaped reptiles in S. Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Police and conservation officers were searching Friday for an unknown number of young crocodiles that escaped earlier in...
Man accused of QAnon vandalism at ‘America’s Stonehenge’
SALEM, N.H. (AP) — Police have made an arrest following a 15-month-long investigation into vandalism at a group of rock configurations in New Hampshire...
Yard sale find turns out to be artifact worth up to $500,000
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Talk about your yard sale finds. A small porcelain bowl bought for $35 at a Connecticut yard sale turned out...
Historical remains found during construction reburied in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Human remains of early New Yorkers that were discovered during construction in and around Washington Square Park were reinterred inside...
Doctor appears in court video call while performing surgery
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Medical Board of California said it would investigate a plastic surgeon who appeared in a videoconference for his traffic...
2 skiers defy death in descent of Yosemite’s Half Dome
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the precipitous shoulder of...
19th-century Amherst home cleared for mile-long move
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Authorities have cleared the way for a 19th-century home in Amherst, Massachusetts, to be moved intact to a new site...
NYC steakhouse stunt: A wax Don Draper hanging at the bar
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a promotion that could be straight out of the “Mad Men” Don Draper playbook.
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Pythons, iguanas: Florida restricts some exotic reptiles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pythons, iguanas, monitor lizards, oh my! Florida is moving to restrict 16 invasive reptile species that have wreaked havoc...
Cat that vanished 15 years ago is reunited with owner
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A cat that went astray about 15 years ago has been reunited, older and maybe wiser, with its owner.
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Venomous spiders prompt temporary Michigan library shutdown
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Staff at a University of Michigan library temporarily closed the building after three venomous spiders turned up in a...
Mars rover’s giant parachute carried secret message
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The huge parachute used by NASA’s Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a secret message, thanks to a...
In Israel, mayo provides miracle for endangered turtles
MICHMORET, Israel (AP) — When it comes to saving sea turtles, Israeli rescuers have discovered that mayonnaise is a miracle.
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139-year-old house rolls to new San Francisco address
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After 139 years at 807 Franklin St. in San Francisco, a two-story Victorian house has a new address.
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Customs inspectors find cocaine-coated corn flakes in Ohio
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — Customs authorities in Ohio say they intercepted a shipment of cereal earlier this month with a special frosting — cocaine.
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No cat-astrophe: Police find kittens in ‘suspicious package’
NEW MIAMI, Ohio (AP) — A police bomb squad responding to a suspicious package call at an Ohio church made an unexpected discovery: six...
Alaska woman using outhouse attacked by bear, from below
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska woman had the scare of a lifetime when using an outhouse in the backcountry and she was attacked...
Thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles being rescued in Texas
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — Residents, some of whom lack heat or basic amenities in their own homes due to the unusually chilly...
Emirati arrested for stealing camel for gift to girlfriend
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emirati police have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a highly valuable newborn camel to give to his...
Sheriff’s office offers Valentine’s Day ‘special’ for exes
NASHVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s office is giving people a chance on Valentine’s Day weekend to show their former lovers they’re...
Deputies: Man proposes using rings stolen from other lover
ORANGE CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man stole an engagement ring and wedding bands from a girlfriend and used them to propose to...
Teen’s Civil War reenacting chicken found in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) — A Mississippi teen who lost his Civil War-reenacting pet chicken Peep outside a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Alabama was reunited...
Ancient shell horn can still play a tune after 18,000 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — A large conch shell overlooked in a museum for decades is now thought to be the oldest known seashell instrument —...
Attorney’s cat filter faux pas brings instant internet fame
Texas attorney Rod Ponton’s appearance as a fluffy kitten during an online court hearing provided a moment of levity to a pandemic- and Zoom-fatigued...
Finns in snowshoes create temporary artwork on golf course
HELSINKI (AP) — An ephemeral artwork made with thousands of footsteps in the snow has captured attention near Finland's capital of Helsinki.
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Herd of calves stroll Indiana highway after escaping a farm
LaPORTE, Ind. (AP) — A herd of about 75 Holstein calves barreled down an Indiana highway after escaping a nearby farm.
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Attorney-at-paw? Filter makes lawyer look like cat in court
ALPINE, Texas (AP) — A West Texas judge has a word of caution to those attending court hearings via Zoom: Always check for filters...
A quirky Presidents Day sale: Washington’s hair, JFK sweater
It's almost Presidents Day, and now there's a chance to own a quirky piece of White House history.
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Mystery metal monolith turns out to be Turkish govt gimmick
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A metal monolith that mysteriously appeared and disappeared on a field in southeast Turkey turned out to be a publicity...
Koala rescued after 5-car pileup on Australian freeway
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A koala has been rescued after causing a five-car pileup while trying to cross a six-lane freeway in southern Australia....
Turkish man strikes up 37-year friendship with swan
EDIRNE, Turkey (AP) — An unusual friendship between a Turkish man and a swan he rescued has endured for decades.
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Mysterious monolith pops up near Turkish World Heritage site
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish authorities are investigating the appearance of a mysterious monolith in southeastern Turkey.
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Pelican named Arvy survives frostbite, sent to sanctuary
KILLINGWORTH, Conn. (AP) — A pelican that got blown off course and was rescued in chilly Connecticut has been flown to Florida, where he...
Music to my fears: Man swallows earbud while sleeping
BOSTON (AP) — A man is warning people against using headphones while falling asleep after health care workers had to remove a wireless earbud...
A big mis-steak: Runaway cow escapes slaughter, roams RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A 1,600-pound (725-kilogram) steer has been reported roaming the streets of Rhode Island's capital.
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$22,000 flute lost on Chicago train turns up in pawn shop
CHICAGO (AP) — Anyone who's left so much as a hat on a Chicago Transit Authority train knows that whatever leaves the station without...
66 people rescued from ice floes adrift on Wisconsin bay
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard and several other agencies rescued 66 people stranded on ice floes in a bay in...
Wallet lost in Antarctica in ’60s returned to California man
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Paul Grisham’s wallet was missing for so long at the bottom of the world he forgot all about it.
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Tiny chameleon a contender for title of smallest reptile
BERLIN (AP) — It fits on a human fingertip, but this chameleon could make a big splash.
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Banning pets from bill hearings? All in favor say meow.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Politically active pets are out of luck in New Hampshire, where some lawmakers say they have been told to keep...
Not child’s play: Chucky doll featured in errant Amber Alert
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Rest assured, “Chucky” is not on the loose.
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Woman who tried to fake death gets extra year in prison
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman who tried to fake her death to avoid being sentenced for health care fraud has received...
China reserve shows off 10 panda cubs to mark Lunar New Year
BEIJING (AP) — Ten panda cubs made their public debut in China’s leading panda reserve Wednesday morning to mark the coming Lunar New Year....
Whoa! Boa constrictor stuck in car dashboard freed unharmed
ALBEMARLE, N.C. (AP) — A pet boa constrictor that became stuck behind the dashboard of a car in North Carolina needed the help of...
Wu-Tang Clan or Wuhan? T-shirt ignites new China-Canada tiff
BEIJING (AP) — China has made a formal complaint to Canada over T-shirts ordered by a Canadian Embassy staffer in Beijing that allegedly mocked...
A gloomy Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil says more winter
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow on a snowy...
Pandemic cuisine: Odd pairings, old favorites on the menu
NEW YORK (AP) — Whether it's kimchi, beets or broccoli, the pandemic has had a strange impact on food cravings that goes beyond the...
Fence at Capitol blocks DC government from enacting new laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — That foreboding black fence erected around the U.S. Capitol building has had an unintentional side effect: walling off the local government’s...
Tiger in Chicago-area zoo undergoes second hip surgery
BROOKFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Amur tiger that underwent hip-replacement surgery only to dislodge the orthopedic implant within hours has been operated on again,...
Berlin man caught directing flight traffic with radio
BERLIN (AP) — A man has been arrested in Berlin on allegations he made radio contact with air traffic, including police helicopters, and gave...
Dangerous Liaison: New Zealand virus quarantine flaw exposed
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The woman who took a flight back to New Zealand was supposed to avoid all physical contact with others...
Sea shanties are having a moment amid isolation of pandemic
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — There once was a tune that tickled the Internet's fancy/When TikTok revived the humble sea shanty/The views came fast, the...
Viral TikTok user gives signed juice bottle to Idaho museum
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man who rode to fame on TikTok after casually singing “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac and drinking cranberry...
Bernie Sanders’ mittens, memes help raise $1.8M for charity
About those wooly mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration, sparking endless quirky memes across social media? They've helped to...
Health workers stuck in snow give other drivers vaccine
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went...
Tiger undergoes rare hip replacement surgery at Illinois zoo
BROOKFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A 10-year-old Amur tiger with arthritis underwent hip replacement surgery at a zoo outside Chicago on Wednesday, and her surgical...
85-year-old fan’s streak of Packers playoff games will go on
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — An 85-year-old Green Bay Packers fan who has never missed a playoff game at Lambeau Field thought her streak...
Sheriff, report: Naked Florida man stole, crashed police car
A naked Florida man stole what news footage showed to be a marked police vehicle and crashed it in a wooded area, officials said.
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Oklahoma lawmaker proposes ‘Bigfoot’ hunting season
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A mythical, ape-like creature that has captured the imagination of adventurers for decades has now become the target of a...
Key West wants to ban people from feeding roaming chickens
KEY WEST, Fla (AP) — Feral chickens run free in Key West, just one of those things that keep the Southernmost City charmingly weird....
Bernie Sanders spawns splash of memes with inaugural attire
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Wearing mittens made out of recycled materials and a warm winter jacket, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders pulled off a casual...
Dog spent days outside Turkish hospital waiting for owner
ISTANBUL (AP) — A devoted dog has spent days waiting outside a hospital in northern Turkey where her sick owner was receiving treatment.
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NJ high court overturns conviction over ‘Shining’ reference
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Supreme court has overturned a man's bank robbery conviction because of a prosecutor's reference to a classic...
Woman ruled dead in 2017 fights to be declared alive
PARIS (AP) — Frenchwoman Jeanne Pouchain has an unusual problem. She's officially dead. She has been trying for three years to prove that she...