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January 13, 2015

NY library book about priest returned 55 years later with $100 check to cover the dues

A long overdue book has finally been returned to the New York Public Library — 55 years late.

January 13, 2015

Bighorn sheep named Bam Bam for its penchant for butting vehicles at Wyoming park dies

A bighorn sheep named Bam Bam because of his habit of butting vehicles at a Wyoming park has died with his horns, likely of natural causes.

January 13, 2015

Stewie the world's longest cat dies; Nev. owner says 48.5-inch feline lost battle with cancer

The Nevada owner of the longest domestic cat in the world says Stewie has died.

January 13, 2015

'Cookie Monster' sends 2nd note, saying he wants to return cookie sculpture stolen in Germany

Police in Germany say someone dressed as the Cookie Monster has sent a second note regarding a stolen cookie sculpture — this time saying he wants to return it.

January 13, 2015

State investigating use of DOJ helicopter at high school homecoming football game in Calif

State officials are investigating the use of a Department of Justice helicopter at a high school homecoming football game in Northern California.

January 13, 2015

Police: Fla. tow truck driver arrested after phone pocket-dials 911 during drugs conversation

A conversation with two passengers landed a Florida tow truck driver in jail after his cell phone pocket-dialed 911 and dispatchers listened in.

January 13, 2015

Police say Pa. man stopped for a beer at tavern after breaking out of police holding cell

Police say a western Pennsylvania man stopped at a bar and had a beer minutes after he broke out of a police station holding cell after his arrest on an assault charge.

January 13, 2015

Police uncover marijuana grow operation at house in Nebraska after residents report pipe theft

Authorities say they discovered a budding marijuana-growing operation after residents of a Lincoln house called police to report the theft of marijuana pipes.

January 13, 2015

Aspen considering odd speed limits to get the attention of drivers in residential area

Aspen city council members are considering a 14 mph speed limit in a residential area of the Colorado mountain town in attempt to get the attention of drivers and have them slow down.

January 13, 2015

Who stole the golden cookie? Police hunt for German baker's missing symbol

Missing: One golden cookie, weighing around 44 pounds (20 kilograms).