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May 21, 2015

Dozens of bats cause mayhem in Arkansas courtroom; official says 100s roost in elevator shaft

There was disorder in the court when 30 bats flew inside an Arkansas courtroom during a trial.

May 21, 2015

No baloney: Ohio couple report burglar took time to feed dog bologna, make coffee and smoke

A northeast Ohio couple who reported a break-in say the burglar apparently was in no hurry because he or she took time to feed their dog bologna, make a pot of coffee and smoke some cigarettes.

May 21, 2015

As pet reptile grows, Lithuanian student realizes it's probably not a lizard

A baby caiman has found a new home at a Lithuanian zoo after its previous owner tried to sell it online, apparently upon realizing that the pet reptile he was raising in his bathroom wasn't a harmless lizard.

May 21, 2015

Kangaroo surviving alpine winter hops his way to dispelling 'No kangaroos in Austria' slogan

A kangaroo is on the loose in frigid and snowy Austria, hopping his way toward dispelling a famous slogan.

May 21, 2015

New Mexico woman unaware her used van had 13 1/2 pounds of marijuana hidden inside for years

A New Mexico woman drove a van for more than 13 years without realizing there was marijuana hidden inside.

May 21, 2015

Snowstorm sasquatch? Watch out for the Boston yeti, seen strolling around and hailing cabs

The monster storm in Boston has brought with it another monster — a yeti.

May 21, 2015

Those fish are too fishy: Belfast opportunists warned not to eat mackerel scooped off the road

This fish tale might be a wee bit hard to stomach.

May 21, 2015

Police: Man trying to break into Texas store falls through ceiling, lands in front of officer

Authorities say a man's plans to break into a Houston store fell through, after he crashed through the ceiling and landed in front of police.

May 21, 2015

Naked violinist files $1.1 million lawsuit over arrest outside Portland courthouse last year

A Hillsboro, Oregon, man arrested after playing a violin while naked outside the federal courthouse in Portland last year is suing police.

May 21, 2015

Woman mistakenly gets bag full of cash at Burger King drive-thru, returns $2,631 bank deposit

A New Hampshire woman got a surprise at a Burger King drive-thru: a bag full of cash instead of food.