Weird News

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The Alabama Supreme Court says a woman who thought she had hit a jackpot worth almost $42 million at the Victoryland electronic bingo center will end up empty handed.   Full Story

WICHITA, Kan.—Wichita police arrested a pregnant woman after she allegedly robbed homes after asking residents for help.   Full Story

RALEIGH, N.C.—A North Carolina doctor could lose his medical license after a patient complained he made cutting criticisms, including telling her she was fat.   Full Story

MERCER, Pa.—A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges she passed a drug-filled balloon to a state prison inmate while kissing him.   Full Story

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Authorities in western Michigan arrested a person twice in three days for driving the wrong way down the highway Kalamazoo County deputies said they were alerted about 1:30 a.   Full Story

LOS ANGELES—California tax officials say an interior designer's false disability claim was uncovered when he was spotted on a home improvement television show.   Full Story

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—A 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face.   Full Story

INDIANAPOLIS—An 18-year-old is in police custody after he warmed up a bottle for a crying baby inside the house he was allegedly robbing.   Full Story

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss.—A 2-year-old in north Mississippi has done something few toddlers can: He helped his mother give birth to his brother.   Full Story

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—A Kansas City man who left his wallet on the counter of a bank he was robbing has pleaded guilty in federal court.   Full Story

NEW YORK—A federal jury has ruled that New York City police didn't use excessive force when they arrested a professional clown who left a suspicious device that turned out to be a balloon inflator inside a coffee shop.   Full Story

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Intrepid Ohio State University researchers have learned students don't just party in a campus lake during rituals before the annual Michigan game.   Full Story

FARGO, N.D.—Fargo police said a man ran over a light pole and punched a police officer in the mouth when the officer tried to arrest him.   Full Story

CONWAY, Ark.—A man accused of using a squeegee to hit another man during a fight over who was first in line at a gas pump was due in court on charges.   Full Story

DURANGO, Colo.—A person in a chicken costume ruffled the feathers of Durango's city council as its members discussed rules for backyard fowl.   Full Story

PATCHOGUE, N.Y.—A town on New York's Long Island is hoping for better attendance at its 16th annual holiday boat parade this year by restoring "Christmas" to the event's name.   Full Story

SALT LAKE CITY—The case of one of four teens who were cited after rapping their order at a McDonald's in Utah appears headed for trial.   Full Story

CHISINAU, Moldova—Moldova's army is feeding its soldiers onions and garlic to help them ward off swine flu.   Full Story

UPPER DARBY, Pa.—A suburban Philadelphia police chief says two teenagers are being held after officers arrested them and found video recordings they made of themselves burglarizing homes.   Full Story

SALT LAKE CITY—The case of one of four teens who were cited after rapping their order at a McDonald's in Utah appears headed for trial.   Full Story

LOS ANGELES—Officials said an elaborate marijuana growing site was found in an industrial building 25 feet from the back door of the Topanga police station in Los Angeles, and three people are under arrest.   Full Story

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss.—A 2-year-old in north Mississippi has done something few toddlers can: He helped his mother give birth to his brother.   Full Story

MARION, Iowa—Police in Marion and postal authorities are investigating the case of a mail carrier who was allegedly found drunk inside a residence while on the job.   Full Story

WICHITA, Kan.—A man and woman who reported to police that robbers stole their marijuana are now facing charges themselves.   Full Story

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JERSEY CITY, N.J.—A wild turkey that's taken up residence at a New Jersey tollbooth and spends its days scooting around 18-wheelers won't have to dodge Thanksgiving traffic.   Full Story

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—Call it udder shock. A South Carolina woman who heard a giant splash in her backyard discovered a 650-pound cow had fallen into her swimming pool.   Full Story

BRUSH, Colo.—A basketball-sized chunk of ice crashed through the roof of a family's Colorado home after apparently falling from an airplane passing overhead.   Full Story

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HAGERSTOWN, Md.—A woman quietly left $40,000 worth of rare U.S. coins near a Catholic shrine for safekeeping so the Virgin Mary could watch over her life savings while she was out of town, and apparently it worked: The money was returned to her when she got back a week later.   Full Story

CLEVELAND—A tortoise's zookeepers in Cleveland are the ones feeling slow because after more than 50 years, they've discovered "Mary" is actually a male.   Full Story

TAYLOR, Mich.—A Michigan man has won the world Rock Paper Scissors championship in Toronto. Tim Conrad clinched the title after five hours of play and nine matches at the Steam Whistle Brewery on Saturday night.   Full Story