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January 13, 2015

Francis Bacon paintbrushes, dinosaur skull among items for sale at unusual London auction

Art lovers who can't afford a painting by Francis Bacon can bid on the late artist's paintbrushes at an auction of unusual items.

January 13, 2015

Event formerly known as Redneck Olympics under way this weekend in Maine

Despite being forced to changes its name, the event formerly known as the Redneck Olympic Games continued its tradition Saturday of holding unorthodox competitions like lawn mower races, mud runs and tire burnouts.

January 13, 2015

Busting their chops: Pa. sideburns contest celebrates Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of 1813 battle

A sideburns contest honoring a U.S. Navy commodore known for his impressive facial hair is marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie.

January 13, 2015

4-year-old is re-elected as mayor of tiny tourist town in northern Minnesota

A 4-year-old has been re-elected as mayor of the tiny tourist town of Dorset in northern Minnesota.

January 13, 2015

Shark found at door of 'Sea Dog' pub on Nantucket island

A cleaning crew has found an unexpected mess after arriving at Sea Dog Brew Pub on Nantucket: a 5-foot-long shark blocking the door.

January 13, 2015

Police hope to find Pa. robber who left pink shoes, fled on neon green bike

Police in central Pennsylvania are hoping to find the person who fits a pair of pink shoes he left behind after police say he accosted a woman, took $200 from her, then fled on a neon green bike.

January 13, 2015

Illinois man repays portion of court-ordered insurance payment with 4 tons of quarters

A southern Illinois businessman has paid off part of a court-ordered legal settlement with nearly four tons of quarters packed into dozens of bags.

January 13, 2015

Corpse flower blooms, spreading its scent of blue cheese and dead flesh at California college

The corpse flower has come alive.

January 13, 2015

Baby boy born on platform at DC subway station; Metro gives mother $100 farecard

A woman who gave birth to a baby boy on a Metro platform in downtown Washington is getting $100 in subway or bus fare.

January 13, 2015

Police: 9-year-old digging for worms near his Arizona home finds gun and bullet in plastic bag

A 9-year-old boy digging for worms in northern Arizona found a gun buried near his home.