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Wallet stolen in 1982 found in NYC tree; $20 gone

Published July 6th, 2009 - 8:09AM

Money doesn't grow on trees, but a tree-care supervisor in New York City's Central Park found an old wallet inside a dead one.

Maine pound shows off rare orange, live lobsters

Published July 5th, 2009 - 9:24AM

Two orange lobsters that look as though they've just emerged from a steamer pot are definitely alive and pinching in Maine.

Turtle named for Obama freed on Independence Day

Published July 4th, 2009 - 10:54AM

A sea turtle named after President Barack Obama that was rescued just before Inauguration Day has been set free on Independence Day.

Cops in Michigan protect _ and serve doughnuts

Published July 4th, 2009 - 10:24AM

"Cops & Doughnuts" is more than a punchline. It's now a bakery in Michigan - owned by nine full-time employees of the Clare Police Department.

Pachyderms outdo people in cross-species chow bout

Published July 3rd, 2009 - 6:29PM

In the fight of pachyderms vs. people - the pachyderms now have the upper trunk.

New Zealand airline issues nude safety video

Published July 3rd, 2009 - 1:04AM

New Zealand's national airline has adopted a cheeky way to encourage passengers to watch its in-flight safety video: The cabin crew's uniforms are nothing but body paint.

Oregon woman obsessed with rabbits back in jail

Published July 3rd, 2009 - 12:04AM

An Oregon woman obsessed with bunnies has been ordered back behind bars after police found her in a hotel room with more than a dozen rabbits.

Illinois cabbie uses deodorant to disarm attacker

Published July 2nd, 2009 - 10:09PM

Police in suburban Chicago say a taxi driver who didn't have Mace handy when he was attacked by a knife-wielding passenger instead disarmed the man with a can of aerosol deodorant.

Calif. students get X-rated version of class DVD

Published July 2nd, 2009 - 7:49PM

A Northern California elementary school teacher sent her students home for the summer with a video of class memories, only the DVD included six seconds of her having sex on a couch.

NYPD rookie makes arrest moments after graduation

Published July 2nd, 2009 - 6:34PM

A New York Police Department rookie just couldn't wait to get started.

Va. woman rides to landfill in trash bin

Published July 2nd, 2009 - 5:44PM

Workers at the Frederick County Landfill were surprised by what they found in a large trash bin trucked in from a Goodwill Industries store: a woman who had apparently gotten trapped. "They opened the door and she got out," said landfill manager Ron Kimble.

Inmate uses toilet paper 'bomb' to attempt escape

Published July 2nd, 2009 - 1:04PM

The Iron County sheriff's office said an inmate tried to escape from a correctional facility by fashioning a fake bomb. Sheriff's Deputy Aaron Pallesen said the 28-year-old inmate cornered an officer in a lobby while holding what looked like a silver device with a red detonator.

Conn. woman's encounter with 'Big Foot' a hoax

Published July 2nd, 2009 - 1:04PM

A Connecticut woman's close encounter with the mythical beast, Sasquatch or Big Foot, turned out to be nothing more than a boy in a costume. Fairfield police said a woman driving last Tuesday night called police to report that she "almost hit Sasquatch," which was standing in the middle of the road.

Man says bear mugged him for his Italian sandwich

Published July 2nd, 2009 - 12:29PM

A northwestern New Jersey man said he was mugged in his driveway by a sandwich-craving bear. Henry Rouwendal said he was packing his car last Friday when he was hit from behind and knocked to the ground. He said the culprit was a black bear who took his Italian sandwich.

New Swiss firefighting tool: TV remote control

Published July 2nd, 2009 - 11:14AM

It must rank among the easiest fires ever to put out. Zurich authorities say police and firefighters were called to the house of an elderly woman early Thursday after she reported her television set was burning. When they arrived, they discovered no signs of fire or smoke.

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