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Police: Fla. man arrested after pocket-dialing 911

A conversation with two passengers landed a Florida tow truck driver in jail after his cellphone pocket-dialed 911 and dispatchers listened in.

Thursday - 01/31/2013, 01:10pm EST

Sperm whale secretion may spell fortune for UK man

One very smelly sperm whale secretion may soon make one lucky British beachcomber a very happy man.

Thursday - 01/31/2013, 09:16am EST

'How do you make a tuna sandwich?' and other weird interview questions

Check out the top 25 weird interview questions.

Thursday - 01/31/2013, 04:08am EST

Police: Pa. man stopped for beer after breakout

Police say a western Pennsylvania man stopped at a bar and had a beer minutes after he broke out of a police station holding cell after his arrest on an assault charge.

Thursday - 01/31/2013, 01:10am EST

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Pipe theft report leads Lincoln police to pot bust

Authorities say they discovered a budding marijuana-growing operation after residents of a Lincoln house called police to report the theft of marijuana pipes.

Wednesday - 01/30/2013, 01:54pm EST

Aspen reviews 14 mph speed limit to alert drivers

Aspen city council members are considering a 14 mph speed limit in a residential area of the Colorado mountain town in attempt to get the attention of drivers and have them slow down.

Wednesday - 01/30/2013, 10:02am EST

Roaming cows create havoc at Mass. cemetery

The vandals that damaged a Massachusetts cemetery this week have pleaded "moo."

Wednesday - 01/30/2013, 09:50am EST

Green thumb? Wash. state looks for pot consultant

Wanted: A green thumb with extensive knowledge of the black, or at least gray, market.

Wednesday - 01/30/2013, 04:41am EST

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Gnomes to stay on Calif. utility poles for now

Small paintings of gnomes that have popped up on utility poles have become a community sensation in Oakland, prompting Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to say Tuesday that it will keep them in place for now.

Tuesday - 01/29/2013, 03:25pm EST

Making out good for mind and body

Pucker up! You can burn calories just by kissing.

Tuesday - 01/29/2013, 09:15am EST

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NYC pulling down 'Don't Honk' signs

New York City's "Don't Honk" signs are coming down, but it's still against the law to blow a car horn unnecessarily.

Tuesday - 01/29/2013, 06:02am EST

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Stunt drivers close Calif. freeway

The California Highway Patrol is trying to locate a group of drivers who briefly shut down part of a San Francisco Bay area freeway while they performed stunts in the middle of the road.

Monday - 01/28/2013, 04:18pm EST

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Library solves animal control's puppy poop problem

San Francisco's animal control agency is proving that the print editions of newspapers remain just as vital in the digital age.

Monday - 01/28/2013, 01:27pm EST

Library solves digital age puppy potty problem

San Francisco's animal control agency is relying on donations to solve an unforeseen problem in the digital age _ a shortage of newspapers needed for potty training puppies.

Monday - 01/28/2013, 09:43am EST

Pa. man gets drive-thru send-off after funeral

Mourners at a Pennsylvania fast-food fan's funeral wanted him to have it his way, so they arranged for his hearse _ and the rest of the procession _ to make one last drive-thru visit before reaching the cemetery.

Saturday - 01/26/2013, 06:38pm EST

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Help! Too many crocodiles, S.Africa police say

Calling all crocodile experts _ South African police say you're needed to help capture thousands of crocs out on the lam.

Friday - 01/25/2013, 12:30pm EST

Worms: A Zimbabwe snack, from tree to dinner table

In Zimbabwe, mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. They can be eaten dry, as crunchy as potato chips, or cooked and drenched in sauce. When harvest season for the worms began recently, I decided to document the process, and I found it somewhat stomach-turning. But the worms can be mighty tasty and they're very nutritious. Here's the scoop on mopane worms.

Thursday - 01/24/2013, 11:51pm EST

Prostitution sting lures woman straight to police

Authorities say a 20-year-old Portland woman drove 50 miles to reach the man she thought was her client after being solicited for prostitution through phone and text messages.

Thursday - 01/24/2013, 06:12pm EST

Ireland won't ease drunken-driving law for farmers

A license to drive drunk? Some small-town politicians think it's just the tonic for rural Ireland.

Thursday - 01/24/2013, 11:47am EST