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October 17, 2019

Dutch family member found in remote farmhouse was previously a 'Moonie,' suspect to be held 14 days

The family discovered living mostly isolated from the outside world on a farm in the Netherlands for nearly a decade may have been associated with the South Korean-based Unification Church, Dutch media reported Thursday.

October 17, 2019

Missing Australian woman found in outback after 'SOS' message is spotted on security camera

An Australian woman who was missing for days in the outback was rescued after her "SOS" message was spotted by a man's security camera, which overlooked his driveway in the rural area.

October 16, 2019

Massachusetts police used sock to calm emu that 'terrorized' community

A Massachusetts community can sleep a little easier after a high-stakes police operation Monday nabbed a menace that had "terrorized" locals: an emu.

October 16, 2019

Dutch man who reported family in farmhouse active on social media, escaped several times in past weeks

The 25-year-old man who trigged a massive investigation after revealing his family was living for years in isolation on a remote Dutch farm had made several trips to a local bar before police were called and recently been active on social media.

October 16, 2019

Mom feels like 'Walking Dead' extra after losing part of eye in freak accident, she says

A 45-year-old United Kingdom woman lost part of her right eye after perforating her cornea while drying her face with a towel, she claims. 

October 16, 2019

Kim Jong Un channels inner Putin, rides white horse on sacred mountain in equine propaganda shoot

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un channeled his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week after newly released photos showed him riding horseback on a sacred mountain where it was said he was inspired to plan “a great operation” to overcome U.S.-led sanctions, local media reported. 

October 15, 2019

Michigan boy, 3, beats up Halloween spider decoration in viral clip

An uncompromisingly masculine 3-year-old in Michigan may have a future as a title boxing champ.

October 15, 2019

Florida police tell man to quit calling about stolen marijuana

A man in Florida repeatedly called 911 over the weekend to report that his roommate had stolen his weed, police said.

October 15, 2019

California man caught wearing only women's lingerie during home break-in

A California man who allegedly broke into someone's home — while dressed in only women's underwear — before fleeing the scene has been taken into custody, investigators said.

October 15, 2019

Iowa man with 'McLovin' fake ID arrested for underage drinking

It was a Superbad plan.