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August 15, 2018

Georgia thieves escape with nearly $100,000 worth of ramen noodles, police say

Thieves in Georgia were must’ve been craving a savory snack, as they made off with nearly $100,000 worth of ramen noodles, authorities with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office said.

August 15, 2018

Firefighters rescue Illinois man trapped waist-deep in mud while trying to save pet parrot

An Illinois man trapped deep in mud while trying to save his pet parrot was rescued Sunday.

August 15, 2018

Bull escapes Oklahoma City pen, dies after gallivanting near hospital

In a scene straight out of a Hollywood western, a group of cowboys stepped in to save the day when a bull broke loose Monday and began a rampage in downtown Oklahoma City -- coming dangerously close to a hospital and bus station.

August 13, 2018

Lone goat may be to blame for New Jersey escape last week

A goat who escaped a New Jersey livestock auction house more than a year ago may be the one to blame for helping more than 75 others escape, the facility’s manager said Thursday.

August 12, 2018

Marijuana worth $1M spotted inside fresh lettuce during Indiana tractor-trailer inspection, police say

Police inspecting a tractor-trailer in Indiana made a stunning find last week: a million dollars' worth of marijuana hidden inside fresh lettuce, officers said.

August 10, 2018

More than 75 goats and sheep escape from auction and roam streets

More than 75 goats and sheep were being baaad animals on Wednesday after escaping an auction and roaming nearby streets in New Jersey.

August 9, 2018

Two 'elderly' men did not escape their retirement home to attend heavy metal festival, police say

The report of two “elderly” men sneaking out of their retirement home to attend Germany’s largest heavy metal festival was not true, police said.

August 9, 2018

Two ‘elderly’ men did not escape their retirement home to attend heavy metal festival, police say

What appeared to be the story of the summer turned out to be too good to be true.

August 8, 2018

Florida woman allegedly on crack, meth runs naked to get away from 'giant spider,' police say

A woman in St. Petersburg, Florida reportedly told authorities she took her clothes off and ran through a park naked in an attempt to get away from a “giant spider.”

August 8, 2018

Dad devastated to discover he was grieving for daughter at wrong grave for 30 years

A British man said he felt “let down” after discovering he was mourning for his daughter at the wrong grave for 30 years.