Guards bag prisoner in Mexico suitcase jailbreak (Reuters)

Reuters - A Mexican prisoner hoped to take a trip to freedom by packing himself into his girlfriend's suitcase.Guards bag prisoner in Mexico suitcase jailbreak (Reuters)

Sleepy in Siberia cured by "charming" Chechnya (Reuters)

Reuters - The firebrand leader of Russia's Muslim Chechnya has said an extended stay in the volatile region is to thank for curing a Siberian girl of a rare sleeping disorder.Sleepy in Siberia cured by "charming" Chechnya (Reuters)

Motorcyclist crashes in helmet law protest, dies (Reuters)

Reuters - A bare-headed motorcyclist riding in protest of New York state's helmet law crashed, struck his head on the roadway and died from his injuries, state police said on Sunday.Motorcyclist crashes in helmet law protest, dies (Reuters)

Sister cleared in thermostat fight

PLAINFIELD, Ill., June 15 (UPI) -- A 62-year-old Illinois woman who fought with her sister over a 1-degree difference in the setting of their home's thermostat has been acquitted by a judge.Sister cleared in thermostat fight

Daughter To Undergo Transplant Of Mom's Womb

A Swedish woman born without a uterus will undergo a transplant to receive her mother's womb in hopes of conceiving a baby.Sara Ottoson, 25, of Stockholm, Sweden, could be the first woman to ...Daughter To Undergo Transplant Of Mom's Womb

Ore. man who quit college in 1932 graduates at 99

BEND, Ore. -- An Oregon man who dropped out of college just short of graduation in 1932 has earned his degree at age 99.KTVZ-TV in Bend reports that Leo Plass, of Redmond, received his diploma a ...Ore. man who quit college in 1932 graduates at 99

Man dies while raping a woman

 Rufugio, Texas - Investigators said a man has died while in the act of raping an elderly South Texas woman. The Refugio County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 53-year-old Isabel Chavelo Gutierrez. Sheriff’s Sgt. Gary Wright said the incident happened after he rode two miles by bicycle from his home to that of his 77-year-old victim in the tiny coastal community of Tivoli. Gutierrez was a registered sexual offender on parole from a sentence for aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child.  More

Workshop: Parents taught how to pillow fight

New York - Forget about letting the kids run around unsupervised; we don’t even let them jump on the beds anymore. Between helicopter parents who hover, Tiger Moms who are obsessed with academic success, and curling parents who sweep a perfectly clear path for their kids to follow, we’re so worried about keeping our kids safe that we end up limiting their activity levels along with their independence. But a little horsing around could do kids a world of good, two experts suggest - and they encourage parents to roughhouse right along with their children. At a recent roughhousing workshop in New York, parents rolled around on mats with their children, hoisted them in the air, and took part in an energetic pillow fight.  More

Three arrested for feeding homeless people

Orlando, Florida - Members of a Florida group feeding homeless people in an Orlando park were arrested for violating a city ordinance. Three members of Orlando Food Not Bombs were arrested on a charge of violating an ordinance restricting group feedings in public parks. The ordinance requires groups to apply for a permit and limits each group to two permits a year for each city park within a 2-mile radius of City Hall. Jessica Cross, 24, Benjamin Markeson, 49, and Jonathan “Keith” McHenry, 54, were arrested after feeding about 40 homeless people in Lake Eola Park.  More

Teen sells kidney to buy ipad2

China - A teenager in Huaishan, Anhui Province has sold one of his kidneys to buy an iPad2 tablet computer. The 17-year-old man surnamed Zheng, a freshman in high school, got connected with a kidney-selling agent through the internet, who pledged to pay him 20,000 yuan ($3,084.45 ) for one of his kidneys. Zheng went to Chenzhou, Hunan Province to have his kidney removed under the supervision of three so-called middlemen, and received 22,000 yuan ($3,392.97). Then he returned home with a laptop and an iPhone. Zheng’s mother discovered her son’s new electronic products and forced him to reveal how he came to afford them. Then she took Zheng to Chenzhou and reported the matter to local police.  More

Rats found on Qantas plane

SYDNEY, June 2 (UPI) -- Australian airline Qantas said a 767 jet was taken out of service for 36 hours after five baby rats were found in one of the craft's medical cupboards.Rats found on Qantas plane

Disgruntled customer drives car into store

TOPEKA, Kan., June 2 (UPI) -- Police in Kansas said a shopper who discovered his car had been damaged by a shopping cart drove his vehicle through the doors of the store.Disgruntled customer drives car into store

30,000 could face charges over Twitter

LONDON, May 24 (UPI) -- Experts said a British judge's attempts to press criminal charges against a journalist for a Twitter post could lead to charges against 30,000 other people30,000 could face charges over Twitter

NYC's "skinniest house" is back on the market

NEW YORK (AP) -- A house dubbed New York City's "skinniest" is on the market with a hefty price tag: $4.3 million. The kitchen has Italian marble counters and the master bath opens ...NYC's "skinniest house" is back on the market

Lunatic Realizes Thing He Screamed In Middle Of Street Earlier Not Entirely True

EUGENE, OR—Local insane person Nathan Yeckly admitted Tuesday that upon further reflection, several of the things he screamed at passing cars, pedestrians, and animals while standing in the ...Lunatic Realizes Thing He Screamed In Middle Of Street Earlier Not Entirely True

Jesse James reveals how his insecurity caused break-up with Sandra Bullock

They were odd couple indeed, but they loved each other truly. Now after losing his wife Sandra Bullock, biker Jesse James has revealed how his insecurity led him to his doom as he cheated on her only nine days after she got the Oscar for 'The Blind Side'.Jesse James reveals how his insecurity caused break-up with Sandra Bullock

Man arrested for playing checkers

North Carolina - When Otis the town drunk goes to jail on “The Andy Griffith Show,” it always produces some comedic moments. But for a Mount Airy man who impersonates the familiar character, his real-life arrest for recently violating a city ordinance prohibiting sidewalk obstructions has been no laughing matter. James Slate, 63, was handcuffed, placed in a police car and hauled off to Dobson, where he had to wait about 45 minutes, part of the time in a holding cell, until his wife could come and post a $500 cash bond. He was taken into custody at Mayberry Country Store, his son’s business on North Main Street that is right beside Snappy Lunch, where Slate often sits outside and plays checkers with tourists.  More

Drivers shot in ‘bump and rob’ attacks

West Palm Beach, Florida - There’s a new crime in town. It’s called the “bump and rob.” And local law enforcement is increasingly worried over drivers being victimized. So much so, they are warning Palm Beach County residents that if you are driving on the road between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. and another car bumps you from behind, do not get out of your car. “It’s very serious,” said Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Eric Davis. “We’re sending out warnings and tips because it is serious.” If someone is close to you at an ATM, don’t take money out. Go to a different ATM. If you feel like someone is following you, drive to a well-lit area. More  

Russia arrests man who ate human liver with potatoes (Reuters)

Reuters - Russian police said on Tuesday they had detained a man who was caught eating an acquaintance's liver.Russia arrests man who ate human liver with potatoes (Reuters)

Three get jail in president corpse snatch (Reuters)

Reuters - A court in Cyprus jailed three men for up to 20 months Monday for snatching the remains of late Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos from his grave.Three get jail in president corpse snatch (Reuters)