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May 21, 2015

When temperatures dropped Illinois family created 45-foot-tall icicle in front yard

A family in south-central Illinois has created a 45-foot-tall icicle in their front yard.

May 21, 2015

2 man accused of taking lamb chops in Spokane Valley, Washington, burglary have mutton to say

A deputy questioned two men carrying large black garbage bags over their shoulders Sunday morning in Spokane Valley and found they were carrying frozen lamb chops.

May 21, 2015

Coyote captured in upper Manhattan park; later released in Bronx wilderness area

Police officers have captured a coyote in a park in upper Manhattan.

May 21, 2015

Romanian officials get knickers in a twist over plans for 'no pants' subway ride, vowing fines

Romanian subway officials have gotten their knickers in a twist over a planned stunt in which people will ride the Bucharest subway without their pants.

May 21, 2015

Minnesota centenarian finds fountain of youth as exercise instructor, Facebook user

A 100-year-old exercise instructor says the secret to longevity is an attitude of gratitude.

May 21, 2015

Woman in San Diego reports finding 5 1/2-foot boa constrictor in office toilet

Officials in San Diego are trying to sort out how a 5 1/2-foot snake wound up in a toilet at an office building.

May 21, 2015

Virginia Department of Transportation turning roadkill into compost in new test program

The Virginia Department of Transportation is working to turn highway carcasses into plant food.

May 21, 2015

Man accused of cutting into fast-food line by posing as officer using sirens, lights in Texas

A West Texas man has been charged with impersonating an officer by using sirens and flashing lights to skip to the head of the drive-thru line at a fast-food restaurant.

May 21, 2015

Thieves make off with giant metal rooster; owners hope 'Rocket' doesn't end up in scrap heap

Police are searching for whoever made off with Rocket the Rusty Rooster, a 10-foot-tall, 300-pound metal sculpture stolen from its perch outside an Athens business.

May 21, 2015

Girl, 4, sneaks out, hops bus in search of 3 a.m. snack; sings, 'All I want is a slushie'

A 4-year-old girl has grabbed her purple raincoat, slipped out of her house at 3 a.m. and hopped a Philadelphia bus in search of a snack.