Man fights shark, stitches self, has beer at pub
A man in New Zealand fought off a shark with a knife, stitched himself, then had a beer at a pub before heading to a hospital, according to video from geobeats. James Grant, a doctor, was spearfishing with friends when he felt a tug at his leg, which he i.....»»
Woman calls 911 in effort to avoid traffic ticket
ROSWELL, N.M. -- Authorities say a New Mexico woman called in a fake report of a gunman near a convenience store to help a friend avoid a traffic ticket over a taillight. Roswell police say 22-year-old Savana Jimenez called 911 Sunday morning hoping the o.....»»
When tumbleweeds attack: Town buried
The tumbleweed problem is so bad in Clovis, N.M., that the military is now involved, according to video from KOB.Tumbleweeds took over Clovis after a storm Sunday carried thousands of tumbleweeds into town, covering streets and filling back yards to the b.....»»
"Hero" the calf survives, gets prosthetic legs
A calf named "Hero," who was found with frostbite on both of his legs and tail in Virginia last April, has received two prosthetic legs, according to video from KCEN.Animal lover Kitty Martin adopted "Hero" and took him to her all-animal rescue ranch to n.....»»
Bull escapes meat factory, rams motorcyclist
A raging bull that escaped a canned-beef factory in China is shown charging a motorcylist on a highway in video provided by Zoomin.tv. The biker, who immediately got to his feet, did not suffer any serious injuries, but the bull wasn's so lucky......»»
Hundreds of snakes found in teacher"s home
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- A California schoolteacher was arrested Wednesday after at least 300 living and dead pythons were found in plastic bins inside his stench-filled home in suburban Orange County, police said. Officers found the snakes as well as mice an.....»»
Heroin sold in Happy Meals, police say
PITTSBURGH -- An employee of a McDonald's restaurant in Pittsburgh was charged Wednesday with selling heroin in Happy Meals to customers using the coded request "I'd like to order a toy." Allegheny County authorities made the arrest after an informant tol.....»»
Man"s airline scam nets 300 free meals
A man in China scammed an airline of almost a year of free meals by buying a first-class ticket, using a voucher from the ticket for free meals and drinks at the VIP lounge, then changing his itinerary so he can do the same thing the next day, according t.....»»
Suspect shoots himself in the groin
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Police in Portland, Ore., say a man suspected of shooting a neighbor shot himself in the groin while trying to leave the scene of the crime. Sgt. Pete Simpson tells The Oregonian the 40-year-old man's wound is "consistent with somebody p.....»»
Trainee masturbated on train, woman says
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Metro-North Railroad says an employee has been arrested on a charge of public indecency following a complaint from a passenger on a train from New York City to Connecticut. Manny Ramos, an engineer trainee, was arrested by Metro-Nort.....»»
Woman accused of spitting on cop"s pizza
A Tennessee woman who had recently been arrested of a DUI charge is accused of spitting on the pizza of the arresting officer at a Pizza Hut where she works, according to video from geobeats. The officer, Frank Rogers, was off duty when he arrived early a.....»»
Man accused of eating 15 plump cats he adopted
A man in Italy is accused of adopting 15 plump cats from pet shelters so he can eat them, sometimes "in the company of friends," according to video from geobeats. The man spent about two years searching for the cats, usually preferring black ones that wer.....»»
Arizona shelter has 36-pound cat
An Arizona animal shelter has a rather large cat on its hands. The Maricopa County Animal Care and Control recently received a 36-pound cat at one of its shelters in the Phoenix area......»»
$130 million reward if you can woo this woman
A Hong Kong billionaire is offering a $130 million reward to any man who can woo his lesbian daughter and make her straight, according to video from Newsy. Cecil Chao initially offered about $60 million in 2012 after his daughter, Gigi, reportedly eloped .....»»
Police: Man ate cocaine in front of cops
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- A 20-year-old Gainesville man faces multiple charges after he tore open a bag of cocaine with his teeth and ate it in front of officers. Police say the man was a passenger of a vehicle that was parked in front of a convenience store f.....»»
Woman who robbed bank twice: "I"m back"
KINGWOOD, Texas -- Investigators are looking for a woman who allegedly robbed the same Houston-area bank twice this month and said "I'm back" during the latest heist. The FBI says Woodforest National Bank in Kingwood was robbed again. Agents are looking.....»»
Wanted man falls through ceiling
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- A man wanted by Colorado authorities is in custody after he fell through a ceiling while being chased by police and took refuge in a bathroom. Colorado Springs police say 27-year-old Andrew Stiern burst into Comfort Dental on .....»»
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Spat over hog stomachs leads to stabbing
GREENWOOD, S.C. -- Greenwood police say a woman stabbed a co-worker in the neck with a pair of scissors after a fight about hog stomachs at a pork processing plant. Authorities say the two women were arguing early Sunday in a room where hogs are slaught.....»»
Cannibal rats said to be on "ghost ship"
A "ghost ship' with hundreds of "cannibal" rats is heading toward the British coast after recent storms, raising alarms in the area, according to video from Newsy. The 40-year-old ship was being towed to the Dominican Republic to be sold for scrap when a .....»»