Saving Clark’s Neck? Panic at ‘Lampoon’s Christmas’ Display
A holiday display meant to re-create a scene from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” looked a little too real and caused a veteran to spring into action.
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Dutch Court Rejects Man’s Request to be 20 Years Younger
Dutch motivational speaker Emile Ratelband may feel like a 49-year-old but according to Dutch law he is still 69.
Mystery Ballot Could Sway Control of Alaska State Government
Control of Alaska state government, at least for the next two years, could hinge on a mystery ballot that an election worker found on a table in a Fairbanks voting precinct.
Teen Freed After Being Stuck in Vault at Abandoned Bank
Officials say a teen has been freed after spending more than three hours in the vault of an abandoned Florida bank.
Grinch Steals Christmas from Nuns, But They Get It Back
The Little Sisters of the Poor have a theory about how they got Christmas back from the Grinch who stole half the presents they bought for hospice residents and employees.
Officials: Woman Passes Gas, Pulls Knife on Offended Man
A Florida woman faces an aggravated assault charge after authorities say she passed gas in line at a dollar store and pulled a knife on a man who complained about it.
Photo Thought to Be of Vincent van Gogh Is His Brother
One of only two known photos of painter Vincent van Gogh turns out to most likely be an image of his brother, Theo, the Van Gogh Museum announced.
‘Fearless Girl’ Statue Is No Longer Staring Down ‘Bull’
The "Fearless Girl" statue that inspired millions with her message of female empowerment has been plucked from her spot opposite Wall Street's "Charging Bull" and will be reinstalled in front of the New York Stock Exchange by the end of the year.
Knickers the Giant Steer Too Beefy to Become Burgers, Reprieved to Life on Farm
Knickers the steer is huge on the internet — for being huge.
Iowa Council Gives Final Approval to ‘Toy’ Firearms Ban
A city council in northwest Iowa has banned people from carrying some types of "toy" firearms.
Couple, Homeless Man Charged in Charitable Scam
A feel-good tale of a homeless man using his last $20 to help a stranded New Jersey woman buy gas was actually a complete lie, manufactured to get strangers to donate more than $400,000 dollars to help the down-and-out good Samaritan, a prosecutor said.
What’s in a Number? Dutch Positivity Guru Seeks Age Change
The 69-year-old television personality has asked a court in the Netherlands to approve his request for a new birthday that officially would make him 49.
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Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Is Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron Married to Mitch McConnell’s Granddaughter?
Cameron and McConnell are both prominent politicians in Kentucky and have previously worked together.
Did Kamala Harris Support Abortion Until the Time of Giving Birth?
The Democratic vice-presidential candidate's pro-abortion-rights record has come under scrutiny from conservatives.
Discarded Military Ballots for Trump Found in Pennsylvania Raise Questions
A decision by the U.S. Department of Justice to make details public in an ongoing investigation drew strong rebuke.
Are These Giant Human Skeleton Photographs Real?
According to the Old Testament, the Nephilim were were the offspring of the "sons of God" and the "daughters of men" before the Deluge.