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Scorching weather helps uncover archeological sites around Britain

Britain's hottest summer in decades has revealed cropmarks across the country showing the sites of Iron Age settlements, Roman farms and even Neolithic monuments dating back thousands of years, archaeologists said on Wednesday. Archaeologists at the public body Historic England have been making the most of the hot weather to look for patterns revealing the ancient sites buried below, from Yorkshire in the north down to Cornwall in the southwest. "We've discovered hundreds of new sites this year spanning about 6,000 years of England's history," said Damian Grady, aerial reconnaissance manager at Historic England.

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:23:58 -0400

ASPCA says more than 600 birds removed from home

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says more than 600 birds were removed from a house in central Ohio after reports of animal neglect and a complaint from the public about living conditions.

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:43:14 -0400

Police look into video of man spanking hippo at LA Zoo

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police are investigating after a video shows a man spanking a hippopotamus at the Los Angeles Zoo.

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:56:53 -0400

Trump 'live figure' thumps Merkel at Berlin's Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds in Berlin unveiled its latest attraction on Tuesday - a posturing Donald Trump figure striking a picture of German Chancellor Angela Merkel on a punchball. Unlike the usual wax figures, the new moving "Trump" in the Berlin museum is an actor wearing a silicone mask modeled on the billionaire U.S. president, dancing to the Abba hit "Money, Money, Money". Relations between the two leaders got off to a frosty start, although Trump said they had had a "great meeting" on the sidelines of a NATO summit last month.

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:08:29 -0400

Minnesota deputies rescue women stranded on unicorn raft

STARK, Minn. (AP) — It was not a fairy tale, but a rescue on a Minnesota lake did involve a rainbow unicorn.

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:52:14 -0400

Man rescued from mud with parrot perched on his shoulders

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Firefighters had to rescue a southwestern Illinois man from deep mud after he became stuck while trying to reach his pet parrot.

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:47:17 -0400

Man donates to firefighter drive, leaves wedding ring behind

GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts firefighters say a man who donated to their muscular dystrophy drive accidentally dropped his wedding ring into their boot.

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:02:03 -0400

Rhode Island alone celebrates Victory Day, debate lingers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is marking the end of World War II as a state holiday, although it remains the only state in the U.S. to do so.

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:13:10 -0400

Paris residents peeved at very public eco-friendly urinals

A new set of eco-friendly but completely exposed urinals deployed on the streets of Paris are provoking uproar from locals. One of the bright red "urinoirs" installed on the Ile Saint-Louis, not far from Notre Dame cathedral and overlooking tourist boats passing on the Seine, has caused particular indignation. "There's no need to put something so immodest and ugly in such an historic spot," said Paola Pellizzari, 68, owner of a Venetian art store.

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:00:31 -0400

Dog running on interstate can't resist lure of stuffed teddy

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A dog could not resist being lured away from a busy Massachusetts highway by a teddy bear.

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:46:15 -0400

Residents split in goose dispute in Long Island village

BRIGHTWATERS, N.Y. (AP) — Residents of a Long Island village are divided over what to do about a glut of goose droppings around town.

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:09:41 -0400

Mountain lion breaks into Colorado home, kills house cat

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A mountain lion that became trapped inside a Colorado home killed a house cat before police and wildlife officers were able to scare it out.

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:03:31 -0400

Officers seize 3 king cobras, 300 other reptiles from home

ALLEGANY, N.Y. (AP) — State wildlife officers have seized three king cobras among the more than 300 reptiles kept in a New York home.

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:36:07 -0400

India lawmaker dresses as Hitler to criticize prime minister

NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian lawmaker has appeared in Parliament dressed like Adolf Hitler with a toothbrush moustache and wearing a khaki coat with swastika symbols on his pocket and arm. His demand: More funds for the development of his state in southern India.

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:10:39 -0400

Billionaire drops quest to split California into 3 parts

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The billionaire behind a measure to split California in three said he's giving up on the effort to reimagine the nation's most populous state after the state Supreme Court knocked it off the November ballot.

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:55:42 -0400

Evangelist seeks prayer for yoga-practicing Oregon governor

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The evangelist Franklin Graham recently asked thousands of people at an Oregon rally to pray for the state's Democratic governor, saying she should be a Christian.

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:16:48 -0400

Bronze Archie statue honors artist for hometown anniversary

MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — A life-size bronze statue of a red-haired, freckle-faced Archie is now greeting visitors at a New Hampshire town in honor of a local man who drew the comic book character and his group of wholesome teenage friends.

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:03:17 -0400

School demolition crews unearth 124-year-old time capsule

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. (AP) — Construction crews tearing down a former middle school in Massachusetts have found a 124-year-old time capsule.

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:26:20 -0400

Missy Elliott praises woman's karaoke version of 'Work It'

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island woman's karaoke version of Missy Elliott's hit song "Work It" has become an internet sensation, even drawing praise from Elliott.

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 11:34:59 -0400

Vermont city employs goats to get rid of poison ivy

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's capital city is trying a natural way to get rid of poison ivy — grazing goats.

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:29:23 -0400

Colorado college reprinting up to 9.2K diplomas to fix typo

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado university is offering to reprint up to 9,200 diplomas after the outgoing editor of the school newspaper found a big typo.

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:19:24 -0400

2 lives down, 7 to go: Cat survives being hit twice by cars

GRAFTON, N.Y. (AP) — A cat named Harley has used up two of its nine lives after surviving being hit by two vehicles on an upstate New York road.

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 11:28:33 -0400

Michigan twins from different parties advance in election

KENTWOOD, Mich. (AP) — Twin sisters from different political parties are a step closer to public office in western Michigan.

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:59:14 -0400

Driver's test arrest: Pot, gun, cash found in smelly car

GLEN BURNIE, Md. (AP) — A 22-year-old man who went for his driver's test left in handcuffs after the examiner became suspicious about a certain odor emanating from the car.

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:23:29 -0400

Cardinals challenge fans to eat $75 belly busting burger

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals fans can reap a reward while expanding their waistlines watching football this season.

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:13:18 -0400

Holy cow! Bovine herd helps police corral suspect in Florida

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A herd of 16 cows helped police officers in Florida corral a fleeing suspect who bailed out of a car and ran through a pasture.

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:32:58 -0400

Iran's Ahmadinejad opines on Trump, James spat

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's former hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's quest to return to the spotlight now includes weighing in on a spat between President Donald Trump and basketball star LeBron James.

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 08:09:46 -0400

San Francisco's wild parrots branching out throughout city

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco's famous birds immortalized in the book and movie "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" are now roosting in several neighborhoods throughout the city, a newspaper reported Saturday.

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 19:12:30 -0400

Amazin' frets: Free therapy for New York Mets fans

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets fans struggling with their team's lousy season now have somewhere to cope besides sports talk radio.

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 18:25:07 -0400

Man who harassed Yellowstone bison arrested at Glacier park

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — An Oregon man who was caught on video harassing a bison in Yellowstone National Park was arrested in Glacier National Park in the third disturbance in less than a week at a national park, officials said Friday.

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 20:00:03 -0400

Beauty queen resigns title rather than cover tattoos

PHELAN, Calif. (AP) — A beauty queen in the Southern California desert community of Phelan has given up her crown rather than cover up her tattoos.

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:31:23 -0400

Michigan man befriends wild turkey who moved into his yard

GARDEN CITY, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit man who found himself facing fines after a wild turkey moved into his overgrown backyard has made friends with the large bird.

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:58:51 -0400

Who let the goats out? Runaway herd invades Idaho neighborhood

More than 100 goats burst into a neighborhood in Boise, Idaho, on Friday, startling residents and captivating spectators on social media as they feasted on lawns, flower bushes and tree leaves. The herd of goats had been at work clearing some land for the county when scores of the inquisitive animals escaped at about 7 a.m. local time (1300 GMT) and wandered into a West Boise suburb, their owner said. "They were on a pond that the county had hired us to clear, and it looks like they pushed through some of the wood boards and got out that way," said Matt Gabica, owner of We Rent Goats, a company that provides goats to clear weeds on private and public property.

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:54:54 -0400

No kidding: Dozens of goats chow down in Idaho neighborhood

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — About 100 escaped goats munched on manicured lawns in Idaho's capital city before being rounded up and hauled away Friday morning.

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:24:24 -0400

NYC twister: Queens tornado knocks down trees, crushes car

NEW YORK (AP) — A tornado that touched down in Queens toppled at least 50 trees, crushed a car and broke a limb that hit a man.

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:49:23 -0400

Hawaii judge evicts Oahu nudists from rental house

HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii judge has ordered the eviction of the tenants of an Oahu rental home that advertised naked parties and gained the ire of neighbors.

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:21:09 -0400

Couple thinks they found Prohibition-era booze in new home

QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — A couple moving into a Massachusetts home have found what they believe is a stash of Prohibition-era booze.

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:34:28 -0400

Feline and hen become fast fire friends

REDDING, Calif. (AP) — A cat seeking refuge from a raging Northern California wildfire found a fine-feathered friend as it awaited rescue from the heat and flames.

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 18:35:49 -0400

Patriots fan turns Tom Brady's autograph into a tattoo

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A young Connecticut woman didn't want to ever lose the autograph she got from Tom Brady.

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:42:24 -0400

Police: Arkansas man tried to steal jet to go to concert

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Police say an Arkansas man accused of trying to steal a commercial jet told investigators he thought piloting the plane would involve little more than pushing buttons and pulling levers.

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:05:37 -0400

Christmas comes early for London department store

By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) - On a hot summery Thursday in London, Santa Claus turned up 144 days early wearing a studded leather jacket to open the new Christmas shop at department store Selfridges. Holding a guitar and sporting black sunglasses, Santa was dressed to fit the store's theme of "Selfridges Rocks Christmas". With London basking in the midst of a heatwave, t-shirts rather than Christmas jumpers seemed more appropriate but Selfridges defended the move to start the Christmas countdown almost five months before Dec. 25.

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:31:25 -0400

New Delhi robbers escape with valuable commodity: Hair

NEW DELHI (AP) — Posing as customers, the three men entered a little New Delhi workshop early one morning. Then one pulled out a gun, and the trio demanded the most valuable thing there: Hair.

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 05:21:22 -0400

Colorado man fined $1K for repeatedly feeding bears

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man has been fined $1,000 for intentionally feeding bears for the third time in the past eight years.

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:59:43 -0400

Grieving orca highlights plight of endangered whales

SEATTLE (AP) — Whale researchers are keeping close watch on an endangered orca that has spent the past week keeping her dead calf afloat in Pacific Northwest waters, a display that has struck an emotional chord around the world and highlighted the plight of the declining population that has not seen a successful birth since 2015.

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:37:27 -0400

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