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Dog quickly takes in, nurses stray kitten in Minn.
A Minnesota woman says she was shocked when her small dog began caring for an abandoned kitten, then started producing milk and nursing the fuzzy gray stray to health.
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo urges all to flush together
Bulawayo city officials Monday urged all residents to join the "big flush" to help Zimbabwe's second city clear toilet waste that accumulated in sewers during days of water outages.
List of nation's 'most hipster' neighborhoods includes D.C.
Forbes and Nextdoor.com have attempted not only to define the term, but to rank the top hipster neighborhoods in the country.
Deputies: Attempted burglar found asleep on floor
Sheriff's deputies responding to a burglary call say they found a 20-year-old man asleep on the kitchen floor of a home in Oregon.
Ga. jeweler: Buy a diamond, get free hunting rifle
A jeweler in metro Atlanta is adding some bang to the bling.
41-pound cat named Skinny up for adoption in Texas
Don't be fooled by the name: Skinny the cat is one hefty feline. And all 41 pounds of her needs a home.
Rescued dachshund tipped scales at 77 pounds (VIDEO)
Obie the dachshund is not your typical wiener dog.
'Hero pig' rescues goat in pond (VIDEO)
A petting zoo pig appears to have helped a goat avoid disaster after the latter animal got his foot stuck underwater in a pond, according to a YouTube video uploaded by user jebdogrpm.
Mammoth skeleton up for auction in Paris
Looking for that must-have ornament for a cavernous living room or backyard lawn? Perk up, Sotheby's is putting a complete Mammoth skeleton up for sale in Paris.
Previously unseen Kennedy family photos released
A collection of photos from Camelot are being released as part of a new book.
Officials: Fla. man wanted to cook rare sea turtle
A rare sea turtle that a Florida fisherman wanted to cook and eat has been released back into the wild.
Behind the YouTube mall karaoke sensation (VIDEO)
Video footage of Zendee Rose Tenerefe singing Whitney Houston ballads at the SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines seems to show a random shopper who seizes the opportunity to demonstrate her vocal skills to the assembled crowd.
NM security official tries to take gun on flight
Albuquerque airport officials say the second-in-command of New Mexico's domestic security agency was caught trying to bring a loaded gun through a security checkpoint.
Customs probes use of helicopter for school stunt
After a government helicopter was used in an over-the-top invitation to a high school dance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are reviewing the incident and an agency pilot has been reassigned.
Vt. man accused of crushing cruisers charged again
A Vermont man charged with driving a tractor over seven police vehicles and crushing them is facing another charge.
Stowaway cat back in Ohio after trip to Florida
An Ohio woman says the pet cat that sneaked into her luggage for a flight to Florida has returned home safely and seems relatively unaffected by his surprise vacation in Orlando.
9-year-old rapper: 'Pull Your Pants Up' (VIDEO)
A 9-year-old Brooklyn boy is tired of seeing your underwear.
'Gangnam Mids' gyrate into Annapolis (VIDEO)
The Korean pop song by PSY, named for the affluent district of Seoul, has taken the internet by storm with more than 2 million page views since it was uploaded in July.
This week's 'Knucklehead' goes to 'Today' show
NBC's "Today" show has earned WTOP listeners' top vote for the 'Knucklehead in the News.'
Whining in the workplace a perpetual problem (VIDEO)
Constant griping in the workplace can quickly spread negativity.




