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January 7, 2016

Greyhound driver reportedly leaves riders in bus while he naps at hotel

Passengers sat on a cold Greyhound bus wondering why it was parked at a Kansas hotel in the afternoon for hours -- then finally learned the driver had gone in for an unannounced nap, KCNC reported Wednesday.

January 6, 2016

Law school mistakenly sends acceptance emails to students who didn't apply

Numerous prospective students were told on Dec. 31 they had been accepted to a law school on Long Island, which would typically be great news – except these students never applied to the program.

January 6, 2016

'Catfe' restaurant temporarily closes after running out of adoptable cats

It’s a purrrrfect scenario for the cats, but not for a business owner.

January 6, 2016

Unlucky New Mexico jewelry store robbed twice in the same day

An Albuquerque jewelry store is recovering after being robbed two times in one day.

January 6, 2016

Rhode Island police take heat for mugshot caption 'Stupid is as stupid does'

A Rhode Island police department is reviewing its policy on using Facebook after a complaint about a quote from the movie "Forrest Gump" that was included in announcing an arrest.

January 5, 2016

Elephant seal who stopped traffic in California gives birth to pup

The 900-pound elephant seal that tied up traffic in Northern California last week has given birth.

January 5, 2016

Kitten who was dyed purple and used as chew toy has emergency surgery

An 8-week-old kitten, who was rescued after being dyed purple and used as a chew toy for a larger animal, is recovering after he had emergency surgery in California during the weekend.

January 5, 2016

Pennsylvania company ordered to pay $1.75 million over bathroom breaks

A Pennsylvania company that publishes business newsletters will pay about $1.75 million to thousands of employees who had to clock out while going on short breaks, including for the bathroom.

January 5, 2016

Pizza Hut employees allegedly ring in New Year with bong in the kitchen

It’s a story that seems more at home in a Cypress Hill song than a Cypress, Calif.

January 5, 2016

Two buggies collide in Indiana

One person was treated for a laceration above the right eye after two horse-drawn buggies collided in Indiana on Friday night, UPI reported.