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UPS Worker Took iPad, Cookies
(UPI)
Authorities in Florida said they arrested a United Parcel Service worker for allegedly stealing packages, including an iPad and a box of cookies.
Mayan Expert: Dec. 21 Not Doomsday
(UPI)
A Chicago expert on the ancient Mayans said the belief that the world will end Dec. 21 of this year is based on a misunderstanding of the calendar.
Neighbor's Response to Xmas Lights: Ditto
(UPI)
An Arizona woman who decided not to compete with her neighbor's holiday lights display is gaining attention for her own lights arranged to read "Ditto."
Cop Gives $100 to Needy Motorist
(UPI)
A Plano, Texas, police officer wrapped a traffic ticket for an expired registration in a $100 bill after pulling over a man who was down on his luck.
Urinating Bandit Ruins Library Books
(UPI)
Workers at an Ontario library said a urinating bandit has caused about $5,000 in damage to the facility's books.
50-Foot Rubber Duck Floats Down Thames
(UPI)
A 50-foot-tall rubber duck created by a gaming website was floated down the River Thames in an attempt to spread laughter in London.
Fake Plane Crash Fools TV Station
(UPI)
A Chicago TV station spent about 15 minutes reporting on a plane crash that turned out to be simulated for the TV series "Chicago Fire."
Man Gets DWI After DWI Hearing
(UPI)
Authorities in New York state say a man was arrested for driving while intoxicated while trying to drive from a hearing for an identical charge.
China's Party Paper Falls for Onion Joke About Kim
(Associated Press)
The online version of China's Communist Party newspaper has hailed a report by The Onion naming North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as the "Sexiest Man Alive" - not realizing it is satire.
Pardoned Turkey Dies Before Thanksgiving
(UPI)
A turkey pardoned by President Barack Obama at Thanksgiving 2011 was put down three days prior to this year's holiday.
Couple Gets Three Months for Taxi Sex
(UPI)
An Irishman and a British woman accused of having sex in the back of a Dubai taxi were sentenced to three months in jail followed by deportation.
British Parents Have 16th Child
(UPI)
A British couple who just had their 16th child said they may not be finished having children.
Mom Hired Strippers for Teens
(UPI)
Police in New York state said they were looking into allegations that a mother hired strippers to perform at her 16-year-old son's birthday party.
Donkey Sex Suspect Wants Animal Back
(UPI)
Authorities in Florida said a man accused of engaging in a sex act with his miniature donkey is asking for his animal back.
Boy Takes Parents' Savings, Buys Candy
(UPI)
A 9-year-old Ukrainian boy spent nearly $4,000 on candy in several days, the money coming from his parents' savings hidden in a couch.
Customers Pack Open New York Starbucks
(UPI)
Many of the customers packing the sole open Starbucks in New York's Midtown said they braved several blocks of Hurricane Sandy weather to reach the store.
Obese Dog at Center of Custody Battle
(UPI)
An Oregon judge said an obese 70-pound dachshund at the center of a custody battle will remain with his caretaker while legal proceedings continue.
Woman, 108, Voting in Her First Election
(UPI)
A 108-year-old South Carolina woman, participating in her first election, has decided to vote for President Barack Obama.
Horse's Paintings Gain International Fame
(UPI)
An Indiana woman said abstract paintings created by her horse, Justin, have been selling for $75 to $2,500.
Lobsterman Finds Rare Orange and Black Lobster
(CBS News)
The old wives’ tale says if you see a spider on Halloween, it’s the ghost of a dead relative spying on you. But what about if you see a rare black and orange lobster?
Man Gets Romney Logo Tattooed on Face
(UPI)
A 30-year-old Indiana man says an eBay user paid him $15,000 to have the Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's campaign logo tattooed on his head.
Snake Found on Scottish Plane
(UPI)
Animal rescuers in Scotland said a snake believed to be an American smooth-scaled racer was discovered in a plane arriving in Glasgow from Mexico.
Meteor Fragment Hits Pastor's Home
(UPI)
A 2-inch chunk of a meteor that exploded dramatically over California struck the roof of the home of a minister.
Bride and Groom Dress as Zombies
(UPI)
A Michigan couple, using a Halloween theme for their wedding, said they dressed as zombies to exchange vows.
Football Game Moved Due to Goats
(UPI)
A North Carolina school said a football game had to be relocated after pranksters released goats into the stadium.
Couple Had Sex on Restaurant Table
(UPI)
Police in Florida say they arrested a man accused of fighting with a restaurant manager after having sex with his date on a table in front of other patrons.
Highway Reopens After Tons of Chicken Spill
(Associated Press)
A western Pennsylvania highway has reopened after a tractor-trailer crash caused 37,000 pounds of processed chicken to spill onto the road.
Drivers Warned of Zombie Danger
(Portland Press Herald)
Drivers may have gotten a chuckle out of an electronic message board in Maine warning of zombies, but city officials were not amused.
Chicken Part Falls from Sky, Hits Teen on Head
(Associated Press)
Investigators are looking into a report that a piece of uncooked poultry fell from the sky and plunked a teenager on the head.
Spat Over Length of a Shower Leads to Stabbing
(Associated Press)
Investigators say an argument over how long a woman had been in the shower led to a stabbing.
Man Jailed for Fake Bomb Sent to Sister's Wedding
(Associated Press)
A London man who mailed a gift-wrapped fake bomb to Turkey in a bid to disrupt his sister's wedding has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Man Finds Huge Eyeball on Beach
(Associated Press)
State wildlife officials are trying to determine the source of a softball-size eyeball that washed ashore in South Florida.
Woman Hit Girl Over Ice Cream
(Associated Press)
A woman has been arrested for allegedly hitting a 10-year-old girl who refused to share ice cream with her daughter.
Teen Swigs Nitrogen Drink, Has Stomach Removed
(Associated Press)
Authorities say a British teen has had her stomach removed after she ingested a cocktail prepared with liquid nitrogen, an exotic ingredient often used by bartenders to add a touch of drama to their drinks.
Man Accused of Attacking Wife with Sandwich
(Associated Press)
A western Nebraska man is accused of assaulting his wife with a sandwich.
Man Gets Head Stuck in Trash Can
(UPI)
Scottish firefighters said it took them about 15 minutes to rescue a man whose head became lodged in a roadside trash can.
1,505-Pound Pumpkin Wins Weigh-Off
(UPI)
A New York state man whose 1,505.5-pound pumpkin took the top prize at a festival said his secret is "lots of water and lots of luck."
Texting Woman Falls Off 60-Foot Cliff
(Associated Press)
Fire officials faced a double challenge during a recent rescue: A woman fell 60 feet down a cliff to rocks as the tide crept in along a Kodiak beach.
Woman Charged with Bonking Cops with Beer
(Associated Press)
A western Pennsylvania woman has been jailed on charges she bonked two police officers with beer thrown from an upstairs window when they answered a domestic dispute call at her home.
Woman Charged with Stick-Figure Threat
(Associated Press)
A woman who was about to be released from an Idaho prison will stay behind bars a while longer because federal prosecutors say she mailed a threatening stick figure drawing to a relative.
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