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A man was being credited with tying the 77-year-old world record for catching the biggest largemouth bass. The International Game Fish Association announced Friday that it had confirmed the 22-pound, 4-ounce fish caught by Manabu Kurita. The Florida-based group said Kurita caught the fish July 2 on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. Complete Story...
A 29-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly using a stun gun on a woman who tried to hug her on Christmas night. Deborah Downing has been jailed $15,510 bond. She was charged with aggravated battery, petty theft and violation of pretrial release. It's unclear if she already has an attorney.
Newark police are looking for a burglar who steals men's shoes and photos that depict men. Five homes have been burglarized since Dec. 26 by a man who entered through an unlocked door or window or forced entry through a rear door. Police said the burglar searches the bedrooms and makes off with men's shoes and photographs of men.
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly pointing what turned out to be a toy gun at a convenience store clerk in northern Florida. The Walton County Sheriff's Office said that the boy walked into the store Thursday. Authorities said the boy pointed a wood barreled, long gun at the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. After handing him an undisclosed amount of money, the clerk told deputies the boy said thank you and left.
A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing an $80 slab of meat. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reported Thursday that 51-year-old Mark Zachary of Orangeburg received the maximum sentence after jurors found him guilty Wednesday of shoplifting. Prosecutors said the sentence was justified because the Aug. 26 theft from Reid's grocery store in Orangeburg was his ninth offense.
A judge in Virginia says it's a draw between two Union and Confederate Civil War re-enactors who got into a tussle on the battlefield.
Police say a Pennsylvania man in a hospital gown stole $50 from his ex-girlfriend at Wal-Mart, then tried to flee on a store-owned motorized shopping scooter.
Love for each other and the environment — and creative thriftiness — have prompted a Spokane couple to collect aluminum cans to help pay for their wedding.
Officials say a magnifying glass set on a stand in a sunny room started a small blaze in a Wyoming home.
A Swiss court has slapped a wealthy speeder with a chalet-sized fine — a full $290,000.
Authorities are looking for the thief of thieves who stole diapers, heaters and teddy bears from a Volusia County home. Renee Glenn said the culprit who broke into her family's mobile home on New Year's Eve opted to take the toys, diapers and two space heaters instead of the electronics that were also in the residence.
A Michigan man is enjoying a pink, one-ton surprise delivered for his 60th birthday. The Saginaw News reported Dennis Krafft pulled into his driveway in Saginaw County's Frankenmuth Township on Tuesday and was greeted a giant pink pig. The fake animal was dressed in superhero garb with a black mask and red cape.
A roving half-ton steer has plunged into an icy Ohio swimming pool, requiring a rescue operation that involved a police officer, fire crew and neighbors. They had the 6-year-old Limousin steer named Walter out of the backyard pool in about 15 minutes Tuesday afternoon in rural Ross Township, north of Cincinnati. They put a rope around the animal's neck to keep its head above water and lured it from the nine-foot deep end of the pool into the shallow part and then up the pool's steps.
Some Orange County nudists are fuming over the burial of a rotting sea lion carcass on a San Onofre beach. The naturists said Tuesday that state parks officials buried the animal on the beach near Trail 6, which used to be clothing-optional until officials cracked down in 2008. Allen Baylis said the dead animal's fin sticks out of the sand just a few yards from a volleyball court near where people still sunbathe naked. He said the stench is so overpowering it will keep people away.
A Volusia County man has been charged with threatening his neighbors with a slingshot. Orange City police said a 65-year-old man got into an argument with another man in the laundry room of their apartment complex on Sunday. The resident told police that the suspect left the room, saying "You made a big mistake with me."
An 82-year-old Maine woman faces charges after she tried to carry a concealed handgun into a federal building in Augusta. Imelda Yorkus, of Whitefield, said she forgot she had the gun when she tried to go to the post office in the Edmund S. Muskie Federal building on Tuesday afternoon. Security officers in the building discovered the weapon when it set off a metal detector.
Knoxville police have arrested a man they said assaulted an officer and then changed into women's clothing in an attempt to disguise himself. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported a 19-year-old man was arrested Monday night on charges including DUI, assault on an officer, resisting arrest and burglary. He also has four outstanding warrants.
A Colorado man accused in a weekend break-in was nabbed when police say he ran into some unexpected guests — his own kids. Police say 33-year-old Raul Gaucin-Valenzuela accompanied a friend Saturday to break into the home of a friend's ex-wife and beat up her new boyfriend.
A Minnesota group has released its annual philosophy question that will lead to one entrant being named "America's Greatest Thinker for 2010."
More than a dozen Chihuahuas from San Francisco are flying in style to new homes in New York.
Police in Kansas City, Mo., are looking for a woman who went on a rampage at a McDonald's because she didn't like her hamburger. Police said the woman caused thousands of dollars in damage on Dec. 27 when she became upset that the restaurant wouldn't refund her money.
Romanian newspapers are reporting that a Romanian family who hid euro40,000 ($57,768) in a pair of old shoes, then threw them away by mistake, has recovered the bulk of its savings.
A New Hampshire artist and videographer who dressed as Bigfoot in a state park says his rights were trampled by big government.
A banjo player accused of assaulting another man with his instrument will get to keep pickin' while awaiting his trial. Joseph Stancato, 33, of Denver faces second-degree assault charges after allegedly hitting another man upside the head with his banjo on New Year's Eve. Authorities said Stancato got into an argument with two men at a bus stop.
Dead woman’s brain accidentally given to family with personal effectsWhat were they thinking?
Woman tries to jump off building when husband forgets her birthdayThey say it's your birthday.... we're gonna have a good time!
Funeral Homes Sued After Family Gets Mom's Brain With Personal Effects"This is just a sad tragedy," plaintiffs attorney Richard Valle said Wednesday. "This almost feels like something you'd read about in a Stephen King book."
Nation's Nipples Severely Under-Clamped, U.S. Bureau Of Masochism Reports"The vast majority of U.S. citizens are just not receiving the physical punishment they deserve," said Masochism Bureau director Geoff Knowlton, who was permitted by his mistress, Alexandria, to meet with reporters despite being unfit for anything but groveling at her boot heels.
The 2010 Weird Science AwardsRabbit penises, kinky fruit bats and glowing dogs, Oh MY!
Dancers face 15 years in prison for sexy moveswonder how many years Shakira would get
Cop suspended for sex during church servicePolice in southern Germany say an officer has been suspended from duty after allegedly having sex in a Catholic church during a service.
P&G; Open to Outside Ideas, but No Kitty Swiffers Swiffer kitties? Just attach little dusting pads to your felines' paws, so they can help keep your floors clean while making their rounds. A bit farfetched? Executives at consumer-products king Procter & Gamble Co. thought so, too, and sent the idea to the discard pile.
Rainwater tax goes into effect on January 1st.If you live in Lexington, there will be a new charge on your Kentucky American Water bill starting in January. A half-dozen customer service representatives — they're called the Fee Implementation Support Team, or FIST — have been training in a converted
"EcoSnoop" iPhone App Designed for Ratting Out Neighbors Listen up, all you eco-warriors: Your days of griping in vain about neighborhood energy waste may be coming to an end. Finally, there's a tool that we normal folks can use to report environmentally negligent behavior. Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to EcoSnoop.
If you ever watched Sex and the City-there is an episode where Carrie is going to the Hampton's for a wedding of a friend.
The Weirdest News of 2009The United States may be facing shortages in fossil fuel, clean drinking water, jobs and fathers loyal to their families, but we've got an everlasting abundance of weird news – our last great natural resource.
Robot Romance: Inventor Le Trung takes his 'fembot' girlfriend to Christmas dinner Inventor Le Trung spent Christmas Day with the most important woman in his life - his robot Aiko. The science genius enjoyed a festive dinner with his mum, dad and his £30,000 fembot which he designed and built by hand.
Hottest Dysfunctional Toys For Christmas: Transgender Barbie, Easy Bake Meth Lab, DUI Barbie and MoreHottest Dysfunctional Toys For Christmas: Transgender Barbie, Easy Bake Meth Lab, DUI Barbie and More *This is all satire and probably not real toys anywhere... we can hope* :P
International day to end hate crimes against sex workersThey need not be hated or despised, but loved and respected. Sex workers are humans and their work brings joy and solace to many. For six years now an international day honors the pivotal work they render in peoples lives.
Neighbor Called 'Superman' for Lifting Car Off GirlOTTAWA, Kan. (Dec. 18) -- A Kansas mother is praising a neighbor as a "Superman" after her 6-year-old daughter told her he somehow found the strength to lift a car off her.
Elderly man charged after slapping kid for calling him 'old f@*t'An elderly Swedish man is facing assault charges for slapping a 12-year-old boy after he called the senior an "old fart."
Cops save infant born in toilet while arresting momThey were flushed with excitement
How To Turn Your Bike Into The Hottest Christmas Lights Display on Two WheelsWhat could be more fun than bundling up to take a ride around town on your bike to check out all of the wonderful Christmas lights? I can think of only one thing...doing so on your very own rolling display of Christmas lights.
US legal sensation to be played on a Sydney stageNothing fuels American cable television like the disappearance of a child or a young white woman.
Disturbing jewelry made out of human teeth and hairIt's rare that a piece of jewelry creeps us out, so we just had to share images of Polly van der Glas's new jewelry line. The Australian jewelry designer uses sterling silver in conjunction with real human hair and teeth to create rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Teeth jewelry – All I want for ChristmasAn Australian jewelry designer has hopes that for Christmas more people will wish for their two front teeth.
Sexual rights group renames female hymenA Swedish sexual rights group has proclaimed a new English term for what they say is "one of the most misunderstood parts of the female anatomy" … the hymen.
Man killed by exploding chewing gumA Ukrainian chemistry student was killed in the northern city Konotop when a piece of chewing gum exploded in his mouth
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