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May 21, 2015

Wild boar breaks through perimeter fence at Madrid's Barajas airport, causes flight delays

Spain's airport authority says a wild boar that broke through a perimeter fence at Madrid's international airport caused runways to be shut briefly and two landings to be delayed.

May 21, 2015

Authorities: Man, woman sleeping in Florida dumpster get emptied into garbage truck

Authorities in Florida say a man and woman who were intoxicated had to be rescued after falling asleep in a dumpster that was later emptied into a garbage truck.

May 21, 2015

Emergency services, bomb technician, determine that 'banana' in pine tree is harmless geocache

Emergency personnel and a bomb disposal expert have determined that a suspicious "banana" hanging in a pine tree in Nebraska is simply a harmless geocache.

May 21, 2015

That one's 'ghastly:' Rude remarks on invitations get at least 1 Romanian diplomat fired

The Romanian Foreign Ministry says a diplomat has been fired after its embassy in Paris sent out invitations to a reception containing rude remarks about the guests.

May 21, 2015

British party's pink campaign bus targeting women voters backfires, called sexist

Britain's Labour Party has launched an election campaign targeting women voters but its chosen vehicle, a bright pink bus, has backfired even before it hit the road.

May 21, 2015

Police use stun gun to free stuck buck after 2 deer found in Minnesota with antlers entwined

Police in Minnesota used a stun gun to free a live buck that was stuck to a dead deer.

May 21, 2015

Cops seeking suspect in assault charges find him after he posts selfie from Greyhound bus

Police caught up to a man trying to flee assault charges because he posted a selfie on Facebook while sitting on a Greyhound bus out of town, a police chief said Tuesday.

May 21, 2015

No more Mr. Niceguy: Israeli jobseeker is busted for drugs after forgetting resume with stash

An Israeli man looking for a job may need to add "drug dealer" to his resume.

May 21, 2015

Bronx Zoo offers strange sweetheart deal for Valentine's Day: Name a cockroach after your ex

This Valentine's Day, name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after your ex — or mother-in-law — or a loved one who's an incredibly good sport.

May 21, 2015

Police charge Pennsylvania man with taking $500 left in drive-thru bank tube by customer

Police say a Pennsylvania man hoping to pass a fraudulent check instead stole $500 when he found that much money left behind by another customer at a drive-thru bank window.