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August 30, 2016

Vladimir Putin – not THAT Vladimir Putin – arrested at Florida supermarket

Vladimir Putin has been arrested at a Florida supermarket.

August 30, 2016

Dubai ruler fires 9 after finding empty office during surprise inspection

Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum, has reorganized the state’s management after a surprise inspection found several officials not in the office.

August 30, 2016

Accused teen 'doctor' arrested on grand theft, fraud charges

A Florida teenager accused of pretending to be a doctor and stealing money from an 86-year-old patient is facing new charges of grand theft and fraud.

August 30, 2016

Real estate agent reportedly lets in jewel thieves during open house; $150,000 in loot stolen

A distracted real estate agent holding an open house in Southern California apparently didn't notice two unwanted guests: a pair of crafty jewel thieves.

August 30, 2016

Lightning strike kills 323 wild reindeer in Norway

More than 300 wild reindeer have been killed by lightning in central Norway.

August 23, 2016

Fight over goodnight kiss lands 59-year-old man in jail

Police have arrested a Florida man they say pushed his girlfriend and cut her with glass after she declined to kiss him goodnight.

August 22, 2016

What goes up may not come down: New Hampshire bridge stuck in raised position

A bridge used by thousands of drivers each day to cross a river in New Hampshire got stuck in the "up" position on Monday -- and may stay that way for good.

August 22, 2016

Minor league baseball player hits grand slam, smashes his own truck

The good news is, outfielder Brandon Thomas' blast left the park and traveled a long way, but his truck is going to need to spend some time in the shop.

August 18, 2016

CERN officials investigate 'spoof' human sacrifice caught on video

Officials at CERN, home to the world's largest particle accelerator, said they've launched an internal investigation over a "spoof" video filmed on its campus appearing to mimic a human sacrifice.

August 16, 2016

Nooses hanging near Oklahoma highway weren't racist, homeowner claims

A display of nooses has shocked motorists along an Oklahoma highway.