A woman in the U.K. decided to bling up her court-ordered electronic monitoring tag, and ended up with a hefty fine.
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Polly Want a Wallet: Parrot Steals $900 from Tourist in New Zealand
A Scottish man received a shock when he had more than $900 stolen by a mischievous parrot while on holiday in New Zealand.
Florida Woman Arrested After Genital Kicking Spree
Fear not, Florida, the genital kicker has been arrested
Foul Play: Chicken-Wing Bandits Grab $65K Worth of Poultry
With the price of chicken on the rise and the Super Bowl coming up, it seems that some people are desperate to get their hands on some chicken wings.
Rick Ross Targeted in Apparent Drive-By Shooting Attempt
Reports: Rattled rapper wrecked Rolls Royce
WATCH: The Latest in School Shooting Safety? Bulletproof White Boards
While panicked parents nationwide are clamoring for armed security in their children’s schools in the wake of the Sandy Hook attacks of last month, one company is going on the defensive.
Lone Star College Shooting: Argument Escalated to Gunfire on Texas Campus, Police Say
Authorities have released new information on the developments leading to Tuesday’s shooting at a suburban Houston college campus that left three wounded, including the gunman.
Getaway Donkey Foils Thieves In Colombia
Pro tip for robbers: Donkeys make terrible getaway vehicles
Reports of Shooting at Lone Star College in Houston
Police are scouring the North Harris campus of Lone Star College just north of Houston after reports of a shooter on campus has led to a school-wide lockdown.
‘Monsignor Meth’: Priest Accused of Drug Dealing, Having Sex in Church Rectory
It’s just like “Breaking Bad,” but replace the mild-mannered chemistry teacher with an allegedly cross-dressing Catholic priest
Someone Is Kidnapping and Eating Britain’s Swans
Majestic swans are disappearing from a historic British waterway, and detectives suspect that they are being stolen for food.
7-Year-Old Student Brings Loaded Gun to School in Queens, N.Y.
A 7-year-old boy in Far Rockaway is under investigation after a school official found a loaded gun in his backpack Thursday morning.