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May 8, 2016

Would-be bride skips prenup, throws wedding party for kids instead

Yiru Sun was radiant in bridal white Saturday — even though she had called off her wedding at the last minute, instead turning her reception into a feast for the poor.

May 7, 2016

Massachusetts town says woman living in tiny cottage has to vacate

A Massachusetts town voted to reject a proposal Thursday that would’ve allowed a woman who had been living in a tiny house she built as a college student to live there legally.

May 6, 2016

Israeli man files for restraining order against God

An Israeli man who believes God has been unkind to him asked a court for a restraining order, but the judge tossed out his request calling it “ludicrous,” the Times of Israel reports.

May 6, 2016

Potato spill in North Carolina shuts down highway for hours

Authorities in North Carolina said a truck driver fell asleep behind the wheel of his tractor-trailer and crashed on a highway Friday morning, causing potatoes to spill out across the road.

May 5, 2016

Couple reportedly avoids jail time in case of overdue library books

A couple in Michigan faced possible jail time for failing to return two library books over the past two years -- but managed to avoid the slammer by paying fees, according to a local report Wednesday.

May 5, 2016

Deer with head stuck in light globe saved by New York conservation officer

A quick-thinking New York State Environmental Conservation officer Tuesday saved a deer—not quite stuck in a headlight—more like a light globe.

May 5, 2016

Jack Russell terrier spotted in life vest after spending several hours adrift at sea

A Jack Russell terrier – wearing an animal life vest – was spotted floating in the water five miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.

May 4, 2016

Alleged dognapper shows up to jail in limo

An alleged dognapper turned herself in to police in style on Friday, showing up in a limousine to the jail in Oregon, FOX12 reported.

May 4, 2016

Massive pile of fake North Korean money found in South Korea

It’s like Monopoly money, North Korea-style.

May 4, 2016

It takes a village to corral a loose llama in Colorado

It took a village and two hours to corral an uncooperative llama named Ethel who escaped from her pasture in rural Colorado and wandered near some busy roadways.