A teenager who tried to steal Janet Hooley's car on August 11, 2009 got stuck and got caught.
Vince Hagedorn crashed his plane into a tree on a golf course on August 12, 2009.
"The five-year-old managed to escape a thief who stole his mother's car while David was still strapped in the backseat." The incident happened on August 10, 2009, and it is certainly good news that the boy escaped.
Jesse van Kuijk actually flew briefly in his homemade "pedal-powered plane" on Sunday, August 9, 2009.
"Miracle dog Buddy cheated death three times." I would not call what this dog went through fun, but I consider its coming out in good shape to be good news.
Andrew Williams who was sleeping when fire began in his home on August 1, 2009, was awakened by "his neighbor's cat Hugo."
Four-year-old Josh Rudolph may have saved his grandfather's life by calling 911, as indicated in this August 10, 2009 article and 2:09 video from the ABC television affiliate, KTRK, in Houston, Texas.
Policehave discovered a growing number of "professional" beggars, some of who even beg on the streets after finishing their office jobs.
A terrier-cross in Louisiana celebrated his 26th birthday on August 9, 2009. He may be the world's oldest dog.
Lester Rivera-Lozada "recently received the Kids Wish Network's Hero of the Month Award for his bravery" saving a life in May 2009. His family is probably justifiably proud of him.
The unfortunate sheep was spotted bleating for help more than 15 feet above the ground next to an telegraph pole.This apparently happened on August 5, 2009, and the pictures are almost unbelievable!
Ashrita Furman holds the record for most world records set that are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.
An unidentified man saved a boy who fell between a train and a platform on Friday, July 31.
Amy Wolfe is marrying an amusement park ride. She apparently suffers from objectum sexuality disease.
A videotape of a seven-year-old driving has led to a police investigation. I hope this results in a crackdown on such risky things.
Four-year-old Harry Chapple, "with a 'genius' IQ of 144 has been invited to join Mensa."
One cinema in Liverpool uses bicycles to provide electrical power.
Brad Gifford survived despite bursting "into flames" when "lightning struck him on the ear" in July.
"108 skydivers" who "jumped from five different planes" joined together as they fell to set a world record for a "freefall formation."
A woman in Malaysia apparently treated a baby ape as if it were her child, even breast feeding it.
A phone "lost at sea for four days" was found and still in working order.
This article provides an update on the infant taken from its home by a dog on July 20, as well as an update on plans for the dog.
A Chinese woman seeking a husband posted an advertisement "that required candidates to complete a 'written test'."
What is "believed to be the oldest plotted plant in the world" has been placed "in a new container."
Jesse Shadrick has more than 100 alcohol related arrests.