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November 29, 2015

Hundreds of tumbleweeds pushed against Texas home by strong winds

A brutal storm system that brought 19 inches of snow to some areas of West Texas has delivered something entirely different to one homeowner.

November 29, 2015

Lost Australian sheep yields 30 sweaters worth of fleece

A lost, overgrown sheep found in Australian scrubland was shorn for perhaps the first time on Thursday, yielding 40 kilograms (89 pounds) of wool — the equivalent of 30 sweaters — and shedding almost half his body weight.

November 29, 2015

Wyoming teen who built reactor ousted from science fair on technicality

A Wyoming high school senior who built a nuclear reactor was disqualified from the International Science and Engineering Fair this month on a technicality.

November 29, 2015

Michigan parents of 13 sons, no daughters, still negotiating name of latest baby

A Michigan man whose 13th son was just born says he's convinced that "medically, it's just not possible" for him and his wife to produce a daughter.

November 29, 2015

Illinois man charged after allegedly biting another man's ear during dispute

The Cook County Sheriff's Office says Richard Vody of Justice was charged with one count each of home invasion, aggravated battery and domestic battery.

November 29, 2015

Lawyer arrested after allegedly destroying Vegas hotel room in wild 'Hangover' style night

45-year-old Robert Pearman was arrested after police received a call several people were trashing the room at the Encore Las Vegas hotel and casino and being belligerent to security. 

November 29, 2015

A cobra that became a national celebrity after it roamed a neighborhood now has a new name

A white monocled cobra that briefly became a national celebrity after it roamed a Southern California neighborhood for several days in September now has a new name.

November 29, 2015

Fake orca meant to scare off sea lions runs into trouble on first day: a flooded engine

A fake life-sized orca that officials hope will scare sea lions off docks in Oregon has run into a snag its first day on the job.

November 29, 2015

Welcome Thelma and Louise: San Antonio Zoo announces hatching of two-headed turtle

A two-headed turtle has hatched at the San Antonio Zoo and officials have named her Thelma and Louise.

November 29, 2015

Puzzling proposal: British man asks girlfriend to marry him in The Times' crossword

It's a case of two down: the aisle.