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Pa. Trading Cards Highlight Brains, Not Brawn

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:16:15 EDT

Perennial college football powerhouse Penn State University is promoting glossy trading cards similar to those collected by sports fans. Only, there's no card for Hall of Fame football coach Joe Paterno or any of his Nittany Lions.

Mom Brings Rabid Bat To School, Lets Kids Touch It

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:19:21 EDT

About 90 elementary school students in Montana have started a series of rabies shots after a parent let them touch a dead bat that was later confirmed to be diseased.

Duo Claim Record By Watching 57 Films In 123 Hours

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:21:52 EDT

You may want to try this at home. Suresh Joachim, of Toronto, and Claudia Wavra, of Petersburg, Germany, claim to have broken the Guinness World Record for movie-watching, after seeing 57 films in 123 hours in a plexi-glass house in Times Square.

FBI: Chicago Playboy Bandit Stole Cash, Not Hearts

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:21:19 EDT

The beefy looking gunman doesn't look like the trim, ascot-wearing Hugh Hefner. But the FBI dubbed him "The Playboy Bandit" after he robbed a suburban Chicago bank while wearing a cap with the distinctive bunny logo.

Police: Angry Airline Passenger Flings Foot Powder

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:20:05 EDT

Boston police said a passenger who was angry because his flight was delayed tried to get back at the airline by throwing foot powder around the plane. Arthur Nicolson, of Framingham, was arrested Monday after the U.S. Airways flight from Las Vegas landed at Logan International Airport.

Beau Of Woman Stuck On Toilet Wins Lottery Again

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:19:38 EDT

A Kansas man whose girlfriend was physically stuck to the toilet in their home wins $20,000 in the state Lottery, for the second time this year. Kory McFarren cashed in his winning $2 Bonus Crossword ticket in Great Bend Monday.

Ala. Sheriff Says Inmate Hid Hacksaw In Bible

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:20:28 EDT

Houston County Sheriff Andy Hughes said an inmate's bid to escape the county jail on Saturday was foiled by a correctional officer. Hughes said a 19-year-old man used a hidden hacksaw to cut through a cell bar, but an observant correctional officer saw the damage and searched the inmate's cell.

Authorities Say Man Skipped Jury Duty To Drink

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:22:43 EDT

Curtis Lemons was supposed to report for jury duty in a drunk driving case. Instead, according to authorities, the 50-year-old Cape Girardeau man skipped the jury duty so he could drink himself.

Nepal Appoints 3-year-old As New Living Goddess

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:15:17 EDT

Hindu and Buddhist priests chanted sacred hymns and cascaded flowers and grains of rice over a 3-year-old girl who was appointed a living goddess in Nepal on Tuesday.

Skinny Dipper Causes Scene At Japan Palace

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:00:08 EDT

Police have apprehended a Western man who went skinny dipping in a moat ringing the Imperial Palace in a busy Tokyo business district, attracting a huge crowd, officials said.

Man Nabbed For Skinny Dipping In Japan Palace Moat

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:23:28 EDT

Police have apprehended a Western man who went skinny dipping in a moat ringing the Imperial Palace in a busy Tokyo business district, attracting a huge crowd, officials said Tuesday.

Unlucky Woman Wrecks Twice At Same Intersection

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:35 EDT

An intersection in southeastern Idaho has proven unlucky for a woman who's been in two car accidents at the same crossroads since August. Kris Payne was driving at the intersection of Pole Line and Eldredge roads on Thursday when another driver ran a red light and collided into her Chevy Blazer.

86 Cats Rescued From 2-bedroom Condo In Colorado

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:16:36 EDT

A Glenwood Springs animal shelter was trying to find homes for 86 cats rescued from a two-bedroom condominium. The Colorado Animal Rescue Shelter received the cats on Wednesday. Since then, workers have been scrambling to accommodate the animals at area shelters and homes.

Extremely Drunk R.I. Driver Pleads No Contest

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:16:13 EDT

A man who state police said had a blood alcohol level more than six times the legal limit when he was arrested in July has pleaded no contest to drunken driving.

'Bra Bandit' Strikes Again In Southwest Florida

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:53 EDT

There's a bra bandit on the loose in southwest Florida. The Lee County Sheriff's Office was searching for an individual they say stole 160 bras valued at nearly $6,000 on Thursday from a Victoria Secret store, the latest in a string of bra burglaries in the area.

'Smoot' Measurement Reaches New Heights At MIT

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:20:19 EDT

The father of a measurement known as the "Smoot" returned Saturday to be honored at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the school where he and his fraternity brothers invented it 50 years ago.

Chinese Wins Tightrope Contest Across Seoul River

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:19:44 EDT

A professional tightrope walker from China zipped along a wire strung across the Han River in just under 11 minutes to win Seoul's second international high-wire championship, which concluded Saturday.

9 From Roswell, NM, Claim $200M Powerball Jackpot

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:12:33 EDT

Roswell, N.M., is usually more associated with little green men than with greenbacks.

Naked Lunch Promo Dropped To Placate Town Board

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:19:54 EDT

There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore for Black Frog Restaurant patrons nervy enough to run down a dock and plunge naked into Moosehead Lake.

Chinese Pandas Fed Chicken Soup For Health

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:16:13 EDT

Everyone needs some chicken soup for the soul _ even pandas.

Good Grief! Gigantic Gourd Goes Missing In Mich.

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:20:54 EDT

A massive pumpkin has gone missing from a front yard of a home in suburban Flint, Mich. _ and its owner suspects some mighty strong thieves.

Decoys Wanted: Ad Drew Look-alikes For Wash. Thief

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:22:27 EDT

An online advertisement offered $28.50 an hour to anyone who wore a blue, long-sleeved shirt, yellow safety vest, eye protection and ventilator mask and waited near a bank.

Pa. Wildlife Officer Catches Bear For 3rd Time

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:21:07 EDT

There's something about Scranton that must be special for this bear: He keeps returning. Pennsylvania Wildlife Conservation Officer Mark Rutkowski says the bear he caught near a Scranton elementary school is the same one he caught on Labor Day in Scranton _ and the same one he tagged in April in nearby Moosic.

DUI Charge Dropped: It Was Mare's Milk, Not Beer

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:20:41 EDT

A court in Kazakhstan has dropped drunken-driving charges against a man who admits he had a few drinks before he was arrested. The reason? He'd consumed fermented mare's milk, not beer or liquor.

Man Arrested After Fireworks Ignite Inside Car

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:20:18 EDT

A Central Falls man faces criminal charges after the cigarette he was smoking inside a car apparently ignited fireworks. Police arrested a 28-year-old man on Sunday after an officer found a black 1997 Infinity smoking in the middle of the street.

Man Shoots Himself In Arm After Being Denied Sex

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:19:57 EDT

Authorities say a Fort Myers man shot himself in the arm after his girlfriend refused to have sex with him. The Lee County Sheriff's Office reported that a 29-year-old man and his girlfriend returned home from a bar early Wednesday morning.

Las Vegas Rolling The Dice On Its New Mob Museum

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:20:17 EDT

Las Vegas hopes its newest museum will be a hit.

Ohio Company Offers 'Sarah-Cuda' Hunting Bow

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:19:51 EDT

A western Ohio manufacturer is offering a custom-designed hunting bow inspired by Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

Guilty Plea From Fan Who Manhandled Mascot Mr. Met

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:11:31 EDT

A Mets fan accused of badgering the team's baseball-headed mascot has pleaded guilty to harassment. Authorities said Christien Hansen harassed the mascot at a game in May, refused to leave Shea Stadium and took a swing at a security guard.

Lingerie Model Found Guilty Of 'bra-bery' Attempt

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:21:12 EDT

Joy Sartin claimed she kept her money in her bra because she didn't have her purse with her, and she was only offering to pay a traffic ticket with it.

Grandma, 92, Is Michigan Woman's Matron Of Honor

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:22:16 EDT

Many brides-to-be pick best friends to serve as their maids or matrons of honor. But Erica Schultz's best buddy isn't a high school friend or a college pal. It's her 92-year-old grandmother.

Faithful See Virgin Mary Image In Hospital Window

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:23:43 EDT

Hundreds of people are being drawn to a Catholic hospital in Springfield by what they say looks like an image of the Virgin Mary in a window. Sister Kathleen Sullivan, senior vice president at Mercy Medical Center, said the image in a vacant, second-story office was first noticed Tuesday morning.

School Board Trustee Accused Of Ketchup Theft

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:23:04 EDT

An Orange school board trustee known for his dark glasses, knit cap and rants at meetings was suspected of condiment kidnapping.

Man Gets Burned While Using Lighter To Siphon Gas

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:22:46 EDT

Police said a man was arrested after he used a cigarette lighter while trying to siphon gasoline from a van. The man, who was visiting friends, went to drive home early Saturday but realized that he didn't have enough gas in his SUV.

San Diego-area Bank Hit By 2 Robbers On Same Day

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:23:25 EDT

Times have been tough for banks everywhere, but a San Diego-area Wells Fargo branch had an especially difficult day this week. The branch in La Mesa was robbed twice on Monday _ by two different robbers.

Missing In Mexico: One Condom-mobile

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:23:32 EDT

Missing in Mexico: One truck carrying 5,000 condoms, 800 HIV tests and a 23-foot (7 meter) inflatable prophylactic.

Bid Of $1.75 On EBay Gets Abandoned Saginaw Home

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:21:09 EDT

With a winning bid of just $1.75, a Chicago woman has won an auction for an abandoned home in Saginaw.

NY Victim Uses Remote Logon To Nab Theft Suspect

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:19:15 EDT

A laptop thief got caught _ after the computer owner tracked him remotely. Jose Caceres said he used a remote access program to log on every day and watch his computer being used, and then tipped off police, leading to the arrest of a 34-year-old male suspect.

Human Skeleton In Ind. Sells At Auction For $500

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:21:13 EDT

Richards' Auction Gallery had one interesting item up for sale this week just in time for Halloween: A real human skeleton.

Human Skeleton Sells At Auction For $500

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:20:14 EDT

A human skeleton is making the transition from apparent Halloween decoration to research tool. The skeleton, nestled in a black coffin draped with fake spider webs, sold for $500 at an auction Tuesday. Richards' Auction Gallery sold the unique item to a Tipton resident who agreed to donate it to a forensics center for research, said Anita Mattingly, fiancee of auctioneer Tim Richards.

Lost Dog Finds Fla. Travel Agency, And A Way Home

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:23:35 EDT

A golden retriever who was 400 miles from his Atlanta home booked a trip back by simply looking pathetic outside of a Florida travel agency.

Robber Flees Police By By Floating Down River

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:16:00 EDT

A man robbed an armored car driver and escaped by floating down the Skykomish River on an innertube or inflatable raft. Police spokeswoman Debbie Willis said the driver was sprayed with pepper spray about 11 a.m. Tuesday while coming out of a Bank of America branch.

Ruff Journey: Atlanta Dog Found In Florida

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:16:20 EDT

An Atlanta pooch traveled more than 400 miles for a Florida vacation, but even that might not have been enough for the golden retriever.

German Company Claims Puzzle Is World's Biggest

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:22:30 EDT

Some 15,000 enthusiasts have assembled the world's largest jigsaw puzzle in the southern German town of Ravensburg, Europe's biggest puzzle maker said.

Man Arrested After Excessive Horn Blowing

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:22:09 EDT

Sometimes, blowing your own horn is too much of a good thing. Glen Falls police said an upstate New York driver who was stopped for blowing his vehicle's horn excessively was charged with driving while intoxicated.

Here, Kitty: Officer Expects House Cat, Get Cougar

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:21:45 EDT

A police officer didn't think much of a call to shoo off a bothersome "kitty cat" at a Casper home on Monday. But after the officer arrived at the home, he ran for cover after seeing a male mountain lion weighing 80 to 90 pounds.

Ex-carrier Accused Of Putting Mail In Storage Unit

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:23:13 EDT

A former postal worker has been charged with stealing thousands of pieces of mail that authorities say she had kept in a storage unit northwest of Detroit for up to three years.

Group Nabbed After Fine Paid With Marked Bills

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:22:55 EDT

A group of suspected thieves in Kern County may need to learn the concept of "unmarked bills." A restaurant known as The Homestead in the high desert town of Inyokern had a tradition of customers hanging dollar bills on its walls, usually inscribing them with messages and other distinguishing details.

Man Dives In To Save Dog From Shark In Fla. Attack

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:22:35 EDT

A dog is recovering after a Florida Keys carpenter dove in to save his pet from a shark. Greg LeNoir said he took his 14-pound rat terrier Jake for a daily swim at a marina Friday.

Fat Dolphins Going On A Diet At Japan Aquarium

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:19:18 EDT

Dolphins at a Japanese marine park are going on a low fat diet after developing pot bellies and failing to look sharp in their aquatic performances.

Robbers Leave Loot Because Getaway Car To Small

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:19:58 EDT

Two armed robbers hijacked a security van with $1.3 million inside but were forced to abandon more than half the cash because their small getaway car could not carry it all, Malaysian police said Tuesday.

Judge To Anti-feminist: Ladies' Night Is Alright

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:17:25 EDT

It's closing time for a lawsuit alleging ladies' nights at nightclubs discriminate against men. Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum tossed the lawsuit out of federal court in Manhattan on Monday. She said nightclubs can price their products as they wish because they're not acting as representatives of the state.

Tenants: Landlord Used Dead Cats To Push Us Out

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:22:50 EDT

Tenants of a Brooklyn building said their landlord came up with a new idea for how to kick them out: Let the smell of the cats out of the bag. Dead cats, that is.

Woman, 85, Foils Robbery Attempt At Her Ore. Home

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:23:27 EDT

A robber with a ski mask tried to rob an 85-year-old woman at her Tigard-area home but fled with only $6. The woman opened her door at about 9 p.m. Saturday to find someone standing there in a ski mask.

NY Judge: Nibble On Cinema Popcorn At Own Risk

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:23:46 EDT

Movie munchers beware! A New York judge says popcorn purchasers worried about breaking a tooth on unpopped kernels should nibble carefully _ or eat something else.

Iowa Man Faces Charges After Hugging Officer

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:23:38 EDT

A hug has landed an Iowa City man in hot water. An Iowa City man who thought a police officer just "needed a hug" faces several charges including assault on a peace officer and public intoxication.

'666' Road Sign Thefts Bedeviling Roadways

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:23:19 EDT

Is the Garden State Parkway the highway to hell? Or is the New Jersey Turnpike the road to damnation? Someone keeps stealing the metal signs at mile marker 66.6 along the heavily traveled toll roads, and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is having a devil of a time keeping up with the thefts.

W.Pa. Pooch Freed After Paw Gets Stuck In Drain

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:19:33 EDT

Chalupa the Chihuahua may understandably be a little bath shy in the future. The tiny dog created a big fuss when one of her rear paws got stuck in a kitchen sink drain at her owner's Homer City home Sunday night.

Calif. Lapdogs Can Stay Just That In Moving Cars

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:18:42 EDT

Hollywood celebrities can continue to drive with animals nestled in their laps.

Woman Wakes Up, Should Have Smelled The Coffee

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:17:49 EDT

It wasn't just the caffeine that gave an Iowa woman an extra jolt after she had her morning coffee. It was also the bat she found in the filter.

China Farmer Sentenced For Faked Rare Tiger Photos

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:19:35 EDT

A Chinese farmer who claimed to have taken photos of a rare tiger was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Saturday for faking the pictures, a court official and state media said.

Man Accused Of Posing As Dodger On Field

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:19:16 EDT

A man faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing a uniform from Dodger Stadium and posing as one of the team's players.

Bear Relocated For Stealing Honey In Montana

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:19:13 EDT

Far from the Hundred Acre Wood, a Montana grizzly bear was relocated for soothing the 'rumbly in his tumbly' by stealing honey from commercial hives.

Homeowner, Friends Tie Suspect Old West-style

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:20:05 EDT

A homeowner and his friends tied up a suspected burglar Old West-style until Memphis police arrived. Antonio Perez and the others used rope to tie up the man after overpowering him in the driveway at the Perez home early Thursday.

Firefighter Accused Of Taking Crash Victim's Foot

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:22:59 EDT

St. Lucie County officials are investigating whether a firefighter took a man's severed foot from the scene of a traffic accident. On Sept. 19, a crash on I-95 caused a man's foot to be sheared off; the man survived and is undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

And Now A Word From Gov. Mike Hucka... Er, Beebe

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:23:27 EDT

Arkansas' governor needs a name tag. Mike Beebe has been in office nearly two years, but that hasn't stopped officials in his state from confusing him with his similarly named predecessor, Mike Huckabee. Even the chief of the state's medical school and a state agency director get tongue-tied over the names.

Hospital Tells Grandfather, 71, That He's Pregnant

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:22:25 EDT

A patient treated for agonizing abdominal pain received this surprising news in the hospital's paperwork: "Based on your visit today, we know you are pregnant." Surprising indeed for 71-year-old John Grady Pippen.

Police Arrest Squatter Who Called Them For Help

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:20:40 EDT

Lincoln police reported the rare occurrence of arresting a man who called them for help. Officials said a 25-year-old man called police Wednesday night to say someone was trying to break into his apartment.

Cops Nab Motorist Who Owes $1.9M In Traffic Fines

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:20:12 EDT

Brazilian police reportedly have caught up with a motorist who owes the equivalent of nearly $2 million in unpaid traffic fines. Folha OnLine said police stopped a 36-year-old man on Wednesday night and discovered he has been ticketed nearly 1,000 times since 2001, the year he bought his current car.

Skeptical Bank Teller Scares Off Would-be Robber

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:21:07 EDT

Police say a bank teller in Long Island, New York, had a simple question for a would-be robber: Are you serious? The skeptical teller's question was apparently enough to spook the female suspect, who fled the Roslyn Savings Bank in Centereach late Thursday afternoon without a dime.

NY Driver Rattled By Snake Under Hood

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:15:38 EDT

Here's one carpooler you'd rather leave at home. A 5-foot rattlesnake stowed away in the nice, warm engine compartment of a New Yorker's pickup truck.

A Syrah Named Palin Gets A Boost From Sarah Palin

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:19:21 EDT

Democrats watching the presidential campaign may find it hard to swallow a glass of the syrah Palin.

Teen OK After Being Impaled By Deer Antlers

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:24:22 EDT

A 16-year-old teenager is recovering after falling and impaling himself on a set of deer antlers in Carter Lake, Iowa. Todd Reynolds' grandmother said the teen was climbing through a window in her home Wednesday after locking himself out when he fell onto the antlers.

Seniors Get Eviction Notices After Tree Protest

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:24:03 EDT

Two elderly women who tied themselves to a crab apple tree to protest its removal say they're being evicted from their senior housing complex.

Man Hit By Truck, Then Ticketed For Jaywalking

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:23:37 EDT

A man who was hit by a truck near the city's downtown was also slapped with a citation. Boise police ticketed Ebrahim Balah, 62, for jaywalking shortly after the accident Wednesday.

PETA Asks Ben & Jerry's To Use Breast Milk

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:22:28 EDT

Ice cream made from breast milk? That's what the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream to consider making.

Japan Holds Diaper Fashion Show _ For Adults

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:23:08 EDT

One after the other, the models strutted across the stage to bouncy '80s dance tunes, all showing off designs of the same article of clothing _ adult diapers.

Rat Bite Wakes NY Firefighter Sleeping At Station

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:10:49 EDT

An upstate New York fire department smells rats after one of the rodents bit the nose of a dozing firefighter.

Police: Milk Vomit Frat Prank Causes Ariz. Crash

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:21:58 EDT

Police say members of an Arizona State University fraternity vomited milk from a campus bridge and caused a car crash that injured two people.

Man Charged After Allegedly Passing Gas Toward Cop

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:21:17 EDT

A West Virginia man has been charged with battery on a police officer for allegedly passing gas toward a patrolman. Jose Cruz, 34, of Clarksburg was also charged with driving under the influence, driving without headlights and two counts of obstruction.