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May 21, 2015

Firefighters rescue man who wedged himself inside wall to hide from police but couldn't escape

A central Indiana man wanted on a probation violation has been rescued by firefighters after he became wedged inside a wall of his home while trying to hide from police.

May 21, 2015

Frustrated technophobe 'kills' computer in Colorado, gets citation for firing gun

For killing the source of his frustration and abandoning the body in an alley, a Colorado man could be considered lucky for just receiving a citation — except his victim was his computer.

May 21, 2015

Massachusetts police getting calls for help from Australian community with same name

A Massachusetts police department has been receiving some curious calls from people with Australian accents.

May 21, 2015

Stuck duck: Firefighters rescue large duck lodged in Louisiana fireplace

Firefighters in Louisiana have rescued a duck lodged in a fireplace.

May 21, 2015

Alaska woman reunited with wedding ring after volunteers spot it in dog doo at ball field

An Alaska woman suspected her family's dog snatched her wedding ring, but she couldn't find proof — until the platinum band turned up months later at a ball field.

May 21, 2015

Egypt court sentences popular Armenian belly dancer to 6 months in prison for 'insulting' flag

An Egyptian court has sentenced a popular Armenian belly dancer to six months in prison for "insulting the Egyptian flag" after she allegedly wore a tight dress in its red, white and black color scheme.

May 21, 2015

Foul-tempered goose takes over parking lot in New York; officials say he's protecting mate

There's a lot of honking going on at a suburban New York high school parking lot, and it's not coming from the drivers.

May 21, 2015

Burglary suspect manages to steal squad car while in handcuffs; arrested after short chase

A handcuffed man who stole a police car in Alabama has been arrested again.

May 21, 2015

NY, Connecticut minor league baseball teams seek faster game, to experiment with 5-pitch rule

This isn't your grandparents' baseball game.

May 21, 2015

Philadelphia family wins back seized rare Double Eagle gold coins possibly worth $80 million

A Philadelphia family has been awarded the rights to 10 rare gold coins possibly worth $80 million or more after a U.S. appeals court overturned a jury verdict.