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January 8, 2015

Cockroach disrupts Chicago City Hall during pest control chief's budget address

A cockroach embarrassed a Chicago official in charge of pest control when it took a stroll near him in full view of some aldermen, and its stunt just might have cost it and its buddies their lives.

January 8, 2015

Man fighting charges for painting speed limit on small Pennsylvania town's Main Street

A western Pennsylvania man will hire an attorney and fight a criminal mischief charge for painting the speed limit on a stretch of Main Street.

January 8, 2015

Heads or tails? Coin-toss winner chosen mayor of small town in Peru

A coin toss has decided the mayoral race in small town high in the Peruvian Andes after two candidates tied at the ballot box.

January 8, 2015

'Pilfered' pumpkins put to use pleasing pigs' palates in New Hampshire after misunderstanding

A pilfered pumpkin caper in New Hampshire was just a misunderstanding that put some pounds on a passel of pigs.

January 8, 2015

Pennsylvania bank robber who bummed cigarette during escape gets 10 years in prison

A bank robber who stopped during his escape to bum a cigarette off a construction worker has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a federal judge in Pittsburgh.

January 8, 2015

Elusive pet bobcat recaptured after escaping from its southern New Jersey home

A pet bobcat has been recaptured after its latest escape from its owner's southern New Jersey home.

January 8, 2015

Missouri funeral director sending dad's ashes out with a bang as part of fireworks display

A Missouri funeral director is sending his father out with a bang.

January 8, 2015

Western Pennsylvania man in trouble for painting 25 mph speed limit on town's Main Street

Some people paint the town.

January 8, 2015

Pulling teeth: Cemetery guard in Macedonia robs graves to steal dentures, gold fillings

Macedonia may have found its ultimate gold digger.

January 8, 2015

Elusive pet bobcat again escapes from its southern New Jersey home, darts into wooded area

A pet bobcat that has repeatedly escaped from its owner's southern New Jersey home is again on the loose.