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January 8, 2015

South Dakota pulls TV and social media campaign that used innuendo to grab drivers' attention

South Dakota officials have canceled a public safety campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of jerking the steering wheel on icy roads, saying it's too risque.

January 8, 2015

Frigid alfresco: Bangor, Maine _ and its single-digit winters _ OKs year-round outdoor dining

Fork? Check.

January 8, 2015

North Carolina man sentenced to 2 years for writing $58,000 in bad checks for postage stamps

Perhaps Javorick Alexander Moore has a really long Christmas card list.

January 8, 2015

Police: Would-be carjackers in Florida fled because they couldn't drive stick shift

Police in Florida say two would-be carjackers almost got away with a vehicle in Ocala but didn't know how to drive a stick shift.

January 8, 2015

Court overturns tax sale of western Pennsylvania widow's home over $6.30 bill

A Pennsylvania appeals court has reversed the sale of a widow's home that was triggered by a tax bill for $6.30.

January 8, 2015

Man accused in 15 robberies or attempts, including 4 in 1 night; bicycle was getaway vehicle

A man has been charged with robbing or attempting to rob 15 New York gas stations and convenience stores and making his getaways on a bicycle.

January 8, 2015

Tappy holidays: New York's Genesee brewery builds Christmas tree out of 300 empty beer kegs

A western New York brewery has constructed a Christmas tree out of hundreds of beer kegs.

January 8, 2015

3 University of Vermont students cited for stealing live chicken, eating it in dorm

University of Vermont Police say three students are facing charges for stealing a chicken from a Burlington home, killing it and eating it at a university dormitory.

January 8, 2015

Harvard professor demands refund after Chinese restaurant overcharges him by $4

A Harvard Business School instructor is battling a Chinese restaurant for overcharging him by $4 on a takeout order.

January 8, 2015

Weighing nearly 15 pounds, Washington newborn bests siblings for size

A hospital in Washington says a woman gave birth this month a baby weighing nearly 15 pounds.