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Robot finds ‘monster’ in Loch Ness _ but it’s a movie prop
Associated Press | April 14, 2016 7:34 amLONDON (AP) — An underwater robot exploring Loch Ness has discovered a dark, monster-shaped mass in its depths. Disappointingly, tourism officials say the 30-foot (9-meter),… -
Woman lost in forest for 9 days credits survival course
Associated Press | April 14, 2016 3:14 amTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Ann Rodgers ate plants and a turtle and made a “help” sign large enough that a helicopter was able to find… -
Can’t hold up this lip-lock: Couple kisses through robbery
Associated Press | April 13, 2016 5:55 pmBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Nothing can stop true love, or at least a good kiss. Not even armed robbers. Police in Montana’s largest city are… -
Rescued calf is now companion for blind cow who lost pig pal
Associated Press | April 13, 2016 5:44 amDARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A calf that spent several days on the loose in Massachusetts is now a companion for a blind cow that recently… -
Bakery charges women 79 cents on a dollar for Equal Pay Day
Associated Press | April 12, 2016 3:01 pmCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New England bakery chain is charging female customers 79 cents on the dollar to illustrate the pay gap between men… -
Rubber brain, birth control pills, keg among NJ beach trash
Associated Press | April 12, 2016 10:28 amATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A sweep of New Jersey beaches last year turned up the usual seashells, sandcastles and seaweed. But, plenty of not-so-typical… -
2 guided missiles containers found bobbing in the Pacific
Associated Press | April 12, 2016 8:47 amTwo large shipping containers, each stamped with the words “Contains: Guided Missile,” were discovered bobbing in the Pacific Ocean near the southeast Alaska island community… -
90-year-old has no plans to leave job she’s had for 70 years
Associated Press | April 12, 2016 8:01 amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Talk about a loyal employee: Elena Griffing has just celebrated her 70th year working for the same San Francisco Bay Area… -
Man turns himself in on charge of stealing TV in 1989
Associated Press | April 12, 2016 3:55 amNORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Police say a man charged with stealing a television in Connecticut 27 years ago flew from his Florida home and voluntarily… -
Wild arrest: Viper, cobras, gator seized from suburban home
Associated Press | April 12, 2016 3:37 amLAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Georgia wildlife authorities say they’ve arrested a man accused of keeping exotic snakes, an alligator and other critters inside a zoo-like…