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January 29, 2019

Indiana city bans 'all crime' during cold snap

Police in Indiana are warning residents to lay off the crime as extremely cold temperatures are expected to permeate the area.

January 29, 2019

Minnesota man arrested after wife reportedly found dead in home

A Minnesota man was arrested after his wife was reportedly found dead inside their home.

January 29, 2019

Conservation center letting people name cockroaches after their ex

If you've ever thought about naming your cockroach after an ex-lover, a conversation center in England is allowing you to do just that!

January 29, 2019

Infestation of 600 bats at Louisiana high school causes temporary closure, officials say

Talk about a batty issue: An estimated 600 bats reportedly infested a high school in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, causing the school to close both Monday and Tuesday of this week.

January 28, 2019

'St. Paul slapper' suspect behind bars after bizarre string of attacks

The compulsive criminal dubbed the “St. Paul Slapper” is behind bars Monday after authorities say he walked into a Minnesota thrift shop and punched a customer before swinging a metal pipe at him

January 27, 2019

Woman in Connecticut drove drunk on vanilla extract, police say

A 50-year-old Connecticut woman was arrested last week after driving under the influence of vanilla extract.

January 26, 2019

Man finds ‘authentic WWII hand grenade’ while magnet fishing in Florida: police

Authorities in Florida were notified about a hand grenade that was discovered by a man while he was magnet fishing, police said Saturday.

January 26, 2019

Man drunkenly swallows prickly catfish after being inspired by TV show 'Jackass', case report says

A drunk man in the Netherlands swallowed a bronze catfish that became lodged in his throat, a case report details.

January 26, 2019

Pet hedgehogs associated with salmonella outbreak, ‘don’t kiss or snuggle’ them, CDC warns

At least 11 people in eight states have been affected by a salmonella outbreak that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says is likely linked to pet hedgehogs.

January 25, 2019

Minnesota wildlife officials shoot mule deer exhibiting ‘strange behavior’

In an effort to protect motorists along a portion of U.S. Highway 59, officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources last week reportedly had to shoot a mule deer that exhibited “strange behavior."