Weird News
Ala. court says woman can't claim $41.8M jackpot
The Alabama Supreme Court says a woman who thought she had hit a jackpot worth almost $42 million at the Victoryland electronic bingo center will end up empty handed. The court ruled Friday that an electronic bingo machine that showed Sherry Knowles had won $41.8 million obviously malfunc…
New Nov 20, 2009 | 3:20 pm
Mich. police nab wrong-way driver twice in 3 days
Authorities in western Michigan arrested a person twice in three days for driving the wrong way down the highway Kalamazoo County deputies said they were alerted about 1:30 a.m. Friday after several people called 911 when they passed the unidentified driver traveling south on northbound U…
Nov 20, 2009 | 1:30 pm
Pregnant woman seeks help, allegedly robs homes
Wichita police arrested a pregnant woman after she allegedly robbed homes after asking residents for help. Police said the woman, who is eight months pregnant, had been telling people in west Wichita that her car broke down and she needed to call someone for a ride.
Nov 20, 2009 | 1:20 pm
Eye doc may lose license after calling patient fat
A North Carolina doctor could lose his medical license after a patient complained he made cutting criticisms, including telling her she was fat. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported the North Carolina Medical Board will decide if Dr. Earl Sunderhaus of Asheville overstepped the bou…
Nov 20, 2009 | 1:15 pm
Cops: Woman smuggled drugs to Pa. inmate with kiss
A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges she passed a drug-filled balloon to a state prison inmate while kissing him. State police said guards at the State Correctional Institution-Mercer became suspicious when an inmate appeared to swallow something after a…
Nov 20, 2009 | 1:10 pm
Man who claimed disability spotted on TV show
California tax officials say an interior designer's false disability claim was uncovered when he was spotted on a home improvement television show.
Nov 20, 2009 | 1:05 pm
Alleged burglar warms up bottle for crying baby
An 18-year-old is in police custody after he warmed up a bottle for a crying baby inside the house he was allegedly robbing. Indianapolis police arrested the suspect at Arlington High School on Tuesday after receiving a tip from a television viewer saw surveillance video on a newscast.
Nov 19, 2009 | 7:25 pm
Researchers: Ohio State lake jump a wee bit of fun
Intrepid Ohio State University researchers have learned students don't just party in a campus lake during rituals before the annual Michigan game. They also potty there. Thousands of students will jump into Ohio State's Mirror Lake Thursday night, ahead of Saturday's football game between…
Nov 19, 2009 | 7:20 pm
Man accused of squeegee attack at Ark. gas station
A man accused of using a squeegee to hit another man during a fight over who was first in line at a gas pump was due in court on charges. The man, Hector Chavez, 21, was to be arraigned Friday in Faulkner County Circuit Court on a second-degree battery charge.
Nov 19, 2009 | 7:20 pm
Miss. toddler, 2, helps mom give birth to brother
A 2-year-old in north Mississippi has done something few toddlers can: He helped his mother give birth to his brother. Bobbye Favazza told The Commercial Appeal she went into labor this past Friday and gave birth on the family's living room couch in Olive Branch. She said her toddler, Jer…
Nov 19, 2009 | 7:05 pm
Man who left wallet in bank robbery pleads guilty
A Kansas City man who left his wallet on the counter of a bank he was robbing has pleaded guilty in federal court. Albert Perkins, 40, admitted Thursday that he stole more than $3,100 from First Federal Bank in Kansas City on May 7. Prosecutors said that after he ordered a teller to give …
Nov 19, 2009 | 6:00 pm
Police: Man runs over light pole, punches officer
Fargo police said a man ran over a light pole and punched a police officer in the mouth when the officer tried to arrest him. Police Sgt. Mark Lykken said police got a report about 2 a.m. Thursday that a pickup hit a light pole and pulled into a nearby parking lot.
Nov 19, 2009 | 2:50 pm
Person in chicken suit ruffles feathers in Colo.
A person in a chicken costume ruffled the feathers of Durango's city council as its members discussed rules for backyard fowl. At a council meeting Tuesday, someone in a chicken costume quietly entered the council chambers just as the mayor was discussing a recently-passed backyard hen or…
Nov 19, 2009 | 1:25 pm
NY town decides to re-Christmas its holiday parade
A town on New York's Long Island is hoping for better attendance at its 16th annual holiday boat parade this year by restoring "Christmas" to the event's name.
Nov 19, 2009 | 11:25 am
Utah teen to challenge citation for McDonald's rap
The case of one of four teens who were cited after rapping their order at a McDonald's in Utah appears headed for trial.
Nov 19, 2009 | 9:00 am
Moldovan soldiers given onions to fight swine flu
Moldova's army is feeding its soldiers onions and garlic to help them ward off swine flu.
Nov 19, 2009 | 3:40 am
Indoor marijuana farm found near LA police station
Officials said an elaborate marijuana growing site was found in an industrial building 25 feet from the back door of the Topanga police station in Los Angeles, and three people are under arrest. Officer Karen Rayner said the pot was discovered Wednesday when a search warrant was served at…
Nov 18, 2009 | 7:35 pm
Police: Mail carrier found drunk, eating noodles
Police in Marion and postal authorities are investigating the case of a mail carrier who was allegedly found drunk inside a residence while on the job. Police said the postal worker, 46, was charged with public intoxication Nov. 3 after she was found sitting on the kitchen floor of 95-yea…
Nov 18, 2009 | 7:30 pm
Woman leaves $40,000 at Md. shrine for safekeeping
A woman quietly left $40,000 worth of rare U.S. coins near a Catholic shrine for safekeeping so the Virgin Mary could watch over her life savings while she was out of town, and apparently it worked: The money was returned to her when she got back a week later.
Nov 18, 2009 | 7:30 pm
Turkey that played chicken on NJ Turnpike caught
A wild turkey that's taken up residence at a New Jersey tollbooth and spends its days scooting around 18-wheelers won't have to dodge Thanksgiving traffic. State Fish and Wildlife officials netted the bird Wednesday after failed attempts during the weekend.
Nov 18, 2009 | 7:20 pm
