Sheriff: Family cremated mom on BBQ, kept benefits
AP - 2 hours ago

CORNING, Calif. (AP) - The family of a dead elderly woman cremated her remains on a makeshift barbecue and continued collecting her retirement checks amounting to more than $25,000, authorities in Northern California said. Ramona Allmond's daughter and grandson were arrested Sunday on suspicion of embezzlement, elder abuse and disposing of a body without a permit.

Thou Shalt Not Steal may have been a better topic
AP - 2 hours ago

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Authorities are looking for two people who allegedly stole a preacher's wallet and went on a shopping spree while he was giving a sermon about showing mercy to others.

Note to self: Taser no good on wild boars
AP - 2 hours ago

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) - While normally effective on people, a Hernando deputy learned the hard way that Taser stun guns do not work very well on wild boars.

Suit against God thrown out over lack of address
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address. State Sen. Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit last year seeking a permanent injunction against God.

Dozens get gas in Wis. for 35 cents after mistake
AP - 6 hours ago

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (AP) - Sure, gas prices have come down lately. But to 34.9 cents a gallon? That's what Kelly Joosten and dozens of other motorists paid at a Citgo station Monday. The sign advertised $3.43 for a gallon of premium fuel, but the pump cost read $0.349 a gallon.

32 cats, note from ill owner left with Ala. vets
AP - 1 day ago

OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Five veterinary clinics in eastern Alabama received 32 surprises in the last week: Healthy cats in containers and carriers, along with notes from an anonymous donor saying she is dying from cancer.

Prosthetic eye gives horse a shot at show career
AP - 3 days ago

LAWTON, Okla. (AP) - A miniature horse has been given a second chance for a career as a show horse — thanks to a prosthetic eye. The 65-pound horse, named KBuck, was born June 1 at Lil Chums Miniature Horse Farm in Lawton and lost its eye a few days after birth. Owner Kelsey Chumbley, 12, said she suspects the young horse was the victim of a swift kick from its mother.

Missouri grandmother's curiosity squashes scam
AP - 3 days ago

CARTHAGE, Mo. (AP) - Delpha Speak has 13 grandchildren and she didn't think it was completely implausible that one of her grandsons-in-law would call her to say he was in trouble. The 72-year-old retiree could tell something was wrong, and she wanted to do whatever she could to help.

Cops: Man tries to pay for fast food meal with pot
AP - 3 days ago

VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A McDonald's cashier called 911 after a Vero Beach drive-thru customer allegedly offered to pay for his meal with marijuana. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office said the cashier called Monday with a description of the vehicle the suspect had been riding in.

Teen changes her name to CutoutDissection.com
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - You can call her CutoutDissection.com, Cutout for short, but just don't call her Jennifer. The former Jennifer Thornburg — whose driver's license now reads Dissection.com, Cutout — wanted to do something to protest animal dissections in schools.