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August 29, 2019

Tennessee man sues Popeyes over fruitless (or chickenless) hunt for sold-out sandwich

A Tennessee man who spent "countless time driving" from one Popeyes to another in search of its popular chicken sandwich is suing the fast-food chain after he was left hungry. 

August 29, 2019

Uber driver bitten in Georgia attack that left car damaged, woman arrested

A Georgia woman was arrested after police say she was caught on camera attacking an Uber driver — by biting him and trying to damage his car.

August 27, 2019

Texas woman seen breaking into Botox clinic with saw, police say

Police in a Houston suburb are looking for a woman who they say used a saw to break into a Botox clinic last week to steal anti-aging products. 

August 27, 2019

Washington man reports his truck stolen — while he was robbing a store nearby, police say

Police say a man in Washington reported his truck was stolen — as he happened to be nearby allegedly robbing a store himself.

August 27, 2019

Radioactive equipment stolen from Colorado construction site, officials say

Authorities in Colorado are alerting the public after radioactive equipment was stolen from a temporary construction site at a college campus and a reward is being offered for information leading to its return.

August 27, 2019

German city offering $1.1 million if you can prove it doesn't exist

A German city is offering a $1.1 million prize to anyone who can prove it does not exist.

August 26, 2019

Ex-Macy's employee steals over $7G, hides inside ceiling in Pennsylvania store, police say

A former Macy’s employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the store in a Pennsylvania mall, then hiding in a ceiling of the store for hours, according to police.

August 26, 2019

Suspected NC watermelon thief's getaway foiled by mud

A suspected watermelon-stealing man in North Carolina was caught in the act after his pickup got stuck in the mud, investigators said.

August 26, 2019

Dairy Queen burgers are not made of human meat, store confirms after feds swarm restaurant

Dairy Queen has had to oddly clarify that the store's food does not contain "human meat" after one of its South Carolina restaurants was swarmed by federal agents last week.

August 26, 2019

Connecticut man allegedly tested out guns by shooting into park where kids were playing

A Connecticut man was arrested after police say he tested out his new gun in a public park — where children were playing a softball game.