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Angler catches digital camera lost in Lake Michigan in 2013
Associated Press | November 6, 2015 3:48 pmAndre Monterio has a fishing story about one that got away and eventually was caught. -
San Francisco police search for hatchet-wielding shoplifter
Associated Press | November 4, 2015 4:44 pmSan Francisco police are looking for a transgender woman who allegedly threatened a security guard with a hatchet after stealing a handbag from a department… -
Dinner surprise: Burglary suspect drops in through ceiling
Associated Press | November 4, 2015 8:25 amPolice say a burglary suspect's plans went awry when he dropped in on stunned dinner patrons through the ceiling of a Florida restaurant and was… -
Election judge accused of taking off with voting equipment
Associated Press | November 3, 2015 4:08 pmAuthorities in western Pennsylvania say a local judge of elections was arrested after allegedly failing to show up to the polls Tuesday and instead deciding… -
18-year-old clocked at 101 mph says he was late for class
Associated Press | November 3, 2015 1:22 pmNew Hampshire authorities say an 18-year-old clocked at traveling 101 mph on Interstate 93 south near Concord told police he was late for class. -
Company launches Bernie Sanders-inspired underwear line
Associated Press | November 3, 2015 11:40 amEmployees of a Vermont company have launched a side business selling underwear featuring a black-and-white drawing of the face of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. -
Boston pol says Bieber-graffiti tweet was sarcasm
Associated Press | November 3, 2015 9:28 amA Boston City Councilor says he was being sarcastic when he tweeted that he would introduce an emergency ordinance prohibiting Justin Bieber-inspired graffiti. -
Police: Man used rope ladder to burglarize supermarket
Associated Press | November 3, 2015 6:32 amState police have arrested a man on charges he broke into a Pennsylvania supermarket using a rope ladder -- then claimed to merely be sleeping… -
Oregon man arrested, accused of stealing woman’s underwear
Associated Press | October 28, 2015 4:52 pmOfficials say a Portland man has been arrested for breaking into a neighbor's home and stealing women's underwear. -
Oh, deer: Vermont hotel to serve $75 road kill-inspired menu
Associated Press | October 28, 2015 1:13 pmA fish and wild game supper is featuring some Vermont road kill on the menu.