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June 11, 2020

Uncle Sam billboard in Washington state called ‘racist,’ targeted for removal: reports

The billboard with the picture of Uncle Sam has been up in Washington state for more than 50 years. But now more than 75,000 online petitioners want the sign taken down, claiming many of the jokes posted on it are racist -- or otherwise insensitive to some community members.

June 10, 2020

South Carolina beachgoers spot 'out-of-place' alligators after deadly attack

A woman was dragged to her death last month by a gator on Kiawah Island.

June 10, 2020

Idaho county election determined by coin toss

A deadlock between two Republicans was settled with a coin flip.

June 10, 2020

South Carolina police seek couple accused of holding Pizza Hut manager at gunpoint, stealing Pepsi

The man is accused of pulling a gun on the manager while the female suspect stole the 2-liter bottle from behind the counter.

June 10, 2020

Teen fell into coma after having bubble tea twice a day for a month

A Chinese teen fell into a diabetic coma after she developed a habit of guzzling two bubble tea drinks every day, according to a report.

June 7, 2020

Treasure stash worth over $1 million found in Rocky Mountains after decade-long search

The famed treasure hunt has now ended.

May 31, 2020

British couple: Dangerous Florida scorpion found in our bananas

An apple a day will keep the doctor away, but a banana a day might bring you scorpions.

May 28, 2020

New Jersey grandma wears colorful unicorn costume to greet her grandkids during coronavirus pandemic

Maureen Sweeney strapped on a colorful unicorn costume in an effort to greet her grandkids Rylan and Lincoln in New Jersey.

May 28, 2020

Australian man acquitted after 2 allegedly enter wrong home with machetes for 'sexual fantasy,' scare stranger

Two men snuck into a bedroom with machetes after being hired to carry out a stranger's sexual fantasy of being tied up in his underwear and stroked with a broom, only to discover they had got the wrong address.

May 28, 2020

Pennsylvania woman allegedly kept grandma's corpse in freezer for 15 years, collected Social Security checks: reports

A Pennsylvania woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly keeping her dead grandmother in a freezer for 15 years while the family continued collecting her Social Security checks, according to reports.