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January 8, 2015

Suspicious object spotted on Juneau road turns out to be Star Wars toy taped to stick

Call Luke Skywalker for backup.

January 8, 2015

Costa Rica not amused by Swedish comedy show's use of national anthem

A Swedish TV network has apologized to Costa Rica for using the Central American country's national anthem to promote a comedy show.

January 8, 2015

Virginia man named Stoner arrested on pot charges

A Virginia man with the last name Stoner is facing drug charges after police found more than $10,000 worth of marijuana plants at his home.

January 8, 2015

Nearly 400 people 'pay it forward' in drive-thru chain at Starbucks in Florida

A woman started an act of kindness chain that lasted for hours at a Starbucks drive-thru in Florida.

January 8, 2015

An 86-year-old Utah woman writes steamy romance novel about bored housewife

An 86-year-old Utah woman became a first-time novelist by writing a steamy romance novel about a bored housewife.

January 8, 2015

Police: Albuquerque man rode stolen electric shopping cart to visit with probation officer

An Albuquerque, New Mexico, man is facing charges after police say he drove a stolen electric shopping cart to meet with his probation officer.

January 8, 2015

86-year-old Utah woman writes steamy romance novel about bored housewife

An 86-year-old Utah woman became a first-time novelist by writing a steamy romance novel about a bored housewife.

January 8, 2015

Captain of the corn maze: Farm honors Derek Jeter by carving his likeness into 5-acre field

As far as corny Derek Jeter tributes go, this one will be tough to beat.

January 8, 2015

New Jersey man celebrates 101st birthday by going to same job he's worked for 73 years

Herman "Hy" Goldman turned 101 this weekend and won't quit after 73 years working at the same New Jersey job.

January 8, 2015

Owl enters 10th story apartment in Coeur d'Alene, kills pet canary in cage, residents say

An Idaho couple says an owl flew into their 10th story apartment, apparently opened a bird cage and killed one of two canaries inside.