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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Raw Police Pull Naked Man From Chimney
Police in Warren Ohio nabbed their man when they pulled him out of a chimney The suspect who was naked is charged with breaking and entering Police say he had just gotten out of jail was drunk and was looking for a place to sleep Aug 1
Dog Plays Role of Mom for Abandoned Tigers
A dog at a southeast Kansas zoo has adopted three tiger cubs abandoned by their mother July 31
Man's Nose Bitten Off During Fight
Maybe Donroy Merrival bit off more than he could chew when he got into an argument with another man Merrival is accused of biting off another man s nose last week in Iowa City July 31
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Man Swallows Bags Of Marijuana
EMSA had to remove bags from man He will be taken into custody after released from hospital
Man's Nose Bitten Off in Fight
Police say when two men got into a fight last week one of them bit the other s nose off The biter is facing charges in the attack July 31
Survivor's Story: Unbelievable Boy
Boy diagnosed with rare kidney disease survived without kidney for two hours
Criss Angel's Clearwater Stunt
Crowds gather in Clearwater Beach to watch Criss Angel s stunt in old Spyglass resort
Gizmo the Cat Survives the Fire
AN historic Wayne County building will have to be torn town -- but the cat came back
"Life" for sale on E-bay
A Mandarin woman is selling her entire life on e-bay She is selling her car her house and all of her belongings
Personal Jet Pack Makes Debut at Air Show
New Zealand inventor Glenn Martin debuted a personal jet pack at the AirVenture event in Oshkosh Wisconsin As thousands the inventor s son donned a helmet fastened himself to a prototype for a short test flight July 30
Police: Killer thought he was being helpful
A BERNALILLO COUNTY MAN CONFESSES TO KILLING HIS ROOMMATE -- TELLING DEPUTIES HE THOUGHT THE VICTIM WAS A WARLOCK -- A MALE WITCH STUART DYSON IS LIVE AT SHERIFF S HEADQUARTERS DOWNTOWN A 25-YEAR-OLD BABY
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Teen Living Small In Lil' Tikes Playhouse
A Salem teenager is living in a little tikes house for 30 days
Survivor's Story: Jay Bradley's Story Of Survival
Antique dealer Jay Bradley tells his story of survival claiming he died four times
Monday, July 28, 2008
Mailman making rounds after lightning strike
Holes burned through Chris Palmatier s shoes will forever remind him of the day last week when he heard a bang and saw a flash and then started tingling
Raw Man Drinks 'Wite-Out' at Booking
Video from inside an Omaha NE police interrogation room captures a suspect drinking a bottle of Wite-Out while he waits to be questioned The 33-year-old was taken into custody for suspicion of drunk driving earlier this year July 28
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Prince sees streakers at polo
Prince Charles watches the polo and 3 streakers at the Cartier International
Buried Millions Finds Businessman in Hot Water
A businessman is now the center of a federal investigation after he tried to swap more than five million dollars in decomposing bills for a cashier s check The AP s Rich Matthews reports July 28
Raw Rains From Dolly Flood N.M. River
Rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly flooded the Ruidoso River in New Mexico July 27
Saturday, July 26, 2008
NYC Adds Double Dutch to School Sports
The popular urban street pastime called double dutch in which competitors jump between two ropes twirled eggbeater-style is getting more recognition becoming an officially sanctioned sport in New York City high schools July 26
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Pet Rabbit Alerts Family to Fire
A pet rabbit is credited with saving a couple from a raging fire that swept through their home in the southern Australian city of Melbourne early Thursday July 25
Patient makes 'phenomenal' recovery
Family and friends feared Mike Smith of Delta Utah would not survive Instead he walked out of a Salt Lake hospital almost as if nothing had ever happened to him
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Raw Clowns March to Basilica
Hundreds of clowns from various organizations marched to the Basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City on Wednesday to thank the Virgin of Guadalupe for help and protection in their livelihoods throughout the year July 24
Man-sized coconut: a final resting place in Ghana
Coffins in Ghana can be an art form Craftsmen produce fantasy coffins catering for every sort of customer from fishermen and farmers to pilots and photographers
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Amy goes back to wax
A waxwork model of troubled singer Amy Winehouse has gone on display at Madame Tussauds
Man Shot Twice In Head Survives
A man was shot twice in the head Tuesday night and survived during a domestic dispute that escalated to a shooting deputies said
Driver Registers 'comatose' During Breathalyzer
State Police early Tuesday arrested a man whose blood alcohol level allegedly was 491 more than six times the legal limit July 23
Playing Blind
Las Vegas blind professional poker player shares his experience how he plays poker despite of his condition
Monday, July 21, 2008
World's Oldest Lifeguard
He s 82 years old and he s a lifeguard at a swimming pool in Charlotte The legend of Ed McCarthy is growing with every rescue
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Fish Snacking on Feet? the Latest Spa Craze
A new spa service known as Dr Fish offers clients the opportunity to have tiny fish eat the dead skin off of their feet The AP s Lila Ibrahim checked it out and filed this report July 21
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Man breaks into apartment, sleeps,dies
A MAN IS DEAD AFTER MAKING AN UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO A FAMILY S HOME PEOPLE LIVING THERE HAVE NO IDEA WHO HE IS KAYLA ANDERSON IS LIVE IN THE 500 BLOCK OF TEXAS WITH DETAILS THE PRICE OF A BARREL OF OIL IS DOWN NEARLY
Raw Fish 'grunts' and 'sings'
Exploring how the fish s nervous system produces sounds is allowing scientists to trace the earliest developments of vocalization in other animals including people July 17
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Robots compete in hi-tech world cup
In this Olympic year a lesser-known international sporting event is taking place in China s equivalent of Silicon Valley Robocup2008 a competition pitting the world s best robots against each other in a game of soccer
Golden Retriever Learns to Dive
The owners of a golden retriever from Wallingford Connecticut taught the dog to dive to the bottom of their pool July 16
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Truck Hits Drive-Thru Banking Canopy
Video shows a camper taking down a bank drive-thru Amazingly no one was reported injured in the incident
Off The Cuff: Artistic Desperation
In a desperate attempt to get to the top of TheIndyChannel s Most Popular list Paul and Tom pull out all the stops Send comments to cuff theindychannel com
Koala Sticks to Car's Front Grill, Survives
A koala is resting after getting struck by a car and dragged for seven miles The 3-year-old animal is in good shape adapting to its new nickname Lucky Grills July 15
Monday, July 14, 2008
Raw Bastille Day Waiters' Race
Professional waiters and waitresses navigated an obstacle course in downtown Washington carrying trays that hold a bottle of water and a glass of beer one-handed Find out who won the Annual Bastille Day Races July 14
Man's body found on top of train
The case has investigators scratching their heads -- they say while they ve seen cars and people hit while on the tracks this is the first time they ve found a body on top of a train
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Snakes Found in Motel Room
Officials found more than a dozen snakes in a Virginia motel when they responded to a call about an odor coming from a room July 14
Brazilian Dogs Celebrate Rock and Roll
In a city known for its brightly colored festivities dozens of dogs donned rock apparel to compete for best in show in celebration of International Rock and Roll day in Rio de Janeiro July 14
Man shares joy of 96-square-foot home
Jay Shafer lives in a house that s smaller than some people s walk-in closets Now he s teaching other people to live the same way Mimi Jung reports
Raw Dogs Rock 'n Roll in Brazil
Dozens of cuddly canines participate in a dog show in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday in celebration of International Rock n Roll day July 13
Friday, July 11, 2008
Cat Adopts Baby Red Panda
A zookeeper s house cat has adopted a baby red panda abandoned by its mother and is nursing the cub along with her own kittens July 11
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
3rd Man Scales Manhattan Skyscraper
A self-proclaimed expert on al-Qaida climbed part-way up The New York Times skyscraper Wednesday in an attempt to publicize his crusade against the terrorist organization July 9
Two-Headed Snake Turns Heads at NY Pet Store
An Amherst NY store employee noticed a baby snake was having a hard time getting out of its shell When she cracked open the rest of the egg she discovered conjoined twin snakes It s one of the rarest of events in the reptile kingdom July 9
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
County Wants 'ugly' Gas Station Changed
The owner of a brand new gas station in Virginia says the county wants him to change the color scheme of his business because his permits were issued by mistake July 9
Pastor Recreates Historic Church With Legos
The Reverend Stuart Dornfeld built a lego model of his Emanuel Lutheran church out of Legos More than 12 000 of the plastic blocks and 72 hours of work went into the mini-version of the Brandon Wisconsin house of worship July 8
Monday, July 7, 2008
Cigarettes, Bull Semen Top U.S. Exports to Iran
The value of U S exports to Iran grew more than tenfold during President Bush s years in office even as he pressed for tougher international limits on trade and accused Iran of nuclear ambitions and helping terrorists July 8
Black Bear Center of Police Stakeout
A black bear captured in south Fargo is headed for the Pembina Gorge after officials immobilized the animal with a tranquilizer dart Police used six squad cars to keep the bear between a fence and a frontage road before the animal was captured July 7
Paris smiles for the world
It s one of the must-see places of the world - Paris A perennial favourite with tourists who in the summer flock to its sights Yet the city s residents suffer from a grouchy reputation and so Paris is launching a charm offensive a valentine of sorts to its visitors
Good Samaritan Wants to Return $40,000 Ring
A Fairfax County Virginia couple is searching for the owner of a 40 000 diamond ring found at the Tyson s Corner shopping center The 3-carat diamond ring is at least three years old and was originally purchased from Mervis Diamond July 7
Mr Muscle election in Venice Beach
Bodybuilders gathered in Venice Beach California last week-end to compete for the title of Mr and Mrs Muscle Beach Bodybuilding has been a long tradition in this Los Angeles Beach The event featured men and women from across the age range including an over 65s category
Sinkhole nearly swallows firetruck
EYE ON A HUGE SINKHOLE NEAR RIO GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL IN ALBUQUERQUE THAT NEARLY SWALLOWED A FIRETRUCK KAYLA ANDERSON IS LIVE ON ARENAL WITH DETAILS COOLER TEMPERATURES ARE IN STORE FOR MUCH
Saturday, July 5, 2008
US deck chair balloon flight
A man has flown 235 miles from Oregon to Idaho thanks to 159 helium filled balloons
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Miracle Recovery
A 13-year-old girl severely burned in a racing accident speaks out for the first time
Austin man's gamble with fire pays off
Sometimes it does pay off to follow your dreams -- no matter what they are An Austin man quit his job in the computer industry to master the art of fire eating
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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