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Man puts wife for sale on eBay

A British man who said he believed his wife was cheating is under investigation for harassment after he put her up for sale on eBay.

Hospital workers called patient 'alkie'

A British woman is demanding the firings of two hospital staff members after her answering machine recorded them describing her as a black-toothed alcoholic.

Court dismisses case against baby for unpaid bill

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) -- A Harrisonburg court has dismissed a case against a baby boy summoned to appear in court for an unpaid bill. Richard White said he was shocked when he got a subpoena in the mail requiring his 1-year-old son, Jacy, to appear in Rockingham County General District Court next Tuesday over a $391 chiropractor bill.

Hungry bear, cub take refuge on building's roof

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- A mother bear and her young cub stopped traffic and caused panic Thursday in central Romania after they roamed through gardens in search of food and finally climbed the stairs of a 4-story building and broke onto the roof. A rescue team tranquilized the mother after failing to steer her toward a nearby forest, officials said.

Hungry bear, cub take refuge on building's roof

A mother bear and her young cub stopped traffic and caused panic Thursday in central Romania after they roamed through gardens in search of food and finally climbed the stairs of a 4-story building and broke onto the roof. A rescue team tranquilized the mother after failing to steer her toward a nearby forest, officials said.

Dopey mover left drugs behind

It can be irritating to leave something behind when moving home - but one man's forgetfulness could now land him in jail.

Back-scratching gunman shoots himself

When irritated by an itch, you may feel almost anything would do as a backscratcher - but not, perhaps, a revolver.

Dogs in care after 'sex with owner'

Two German Shepherd dogs have been taken into care after their owner was accused of sexually assaulting them.

Year of the Rat causing China's tough year ahead of 2008 Summer Olympics?

BEIJING - Feng Shui master Raymond Lo says animal astrology could explain why China is off to a terrible start in 2008 - the long anticipated year of the Beijing Olympics.

Hummer drives on top of police car in Markham, Ont., after break-and-enter

MARKHAM, Ont. - Three people from the Toronto area are facing several charges after they allegedly fled a break-and-enter scene in a Hummer and then drove into a pair of police cars.

Baby subpoenaed for unpaid chiropractor bill (AP)

HARRISONBURG, Va. - A Harrisonburg court has dismissed a case against a baby boy summoned to appear in court for an unpaid bill. Richard White said he was shocked when he got a subpoena in the mail requiring his 1-year-old son, Jacy, to appear in Rockingham County General District Court next Tuesday over a $391 chiropractor bill.

Pair say they attacked each other with frying pan (AP)

Heather and Samuel Newcome are both charged with domestic assault. They told Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Tutor last week that they got into an argument and hit each other with the cookware.

Robot conducts Detroit orchestra

This May 13, 2008 handout from Honda shows Honda's ASIMO humanoid robot conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in Detroit, Michigan.

Chicago lifts ban on foie gras

A vendor holds a foie gras at a market. The city of Chicago on Wednesday lifted a two-year ban on the sale of the French delicacy foie gras.

Skateboarder jailed in traffic row

A skateboarder practicing in an urban area. A skateboarder was jailed Wednesday for refusing to stay off a Canadian city's streets, spotlighting how municipalities push people to walk or cycle more, yet often bylaws leash them to their cars.

Chinese Customs 101

Always use both hands to present somebody a business card. Slurping and burping at the dinner table is OK. And as for those public toilets, make sure you bring your own tissue.

Bronstein Blog Logo

Sometimes a blog logo is more than just a blog logo. When "Bad Reporter" Don Asmussen was assigned to create the art for Phil Bronstein's "Bronstein At Large" blog, he thought he'd create a caricature and that would be the end of it. But no, it became a journey of self doubt, self discovery, and, finally, renewed love for his fellow man. Follow Don's emotional journey in this uplifting and inspiring documentary. Then buy the book.

Russian scientists announce 'spaceroach' grandchildren: report

announced on Thursday a new breakthrough in a long pedigree of firsts: the birth of 30 grandchildren of a "space cockroach" who spent 12 days in orbit.

Year of the Rat causing China's tough year ahead of 2008 Summer Olympics?

BEIJING - Feng Shui master Raymond Lo says animal astrology could explain why China is off to a terrible start in 2008 - the long anticipated year of the Beijing Olympics.

19 year old elected mayor of US city

WASHINGTON (AFP) - It's certainly a good start: a 19-year-old political science student who dreams of becoming US president was elected mayor of Muskogee, Oklahoma, beating a 70-year-old for the job, the city hall announced Thursday.

Romanians find bears seeking food in building

BUCHAREST (AFP) - A female bear and her cub gave residents in Romania a fright Thursday when the beasts climbed up to the third floor of a building to look for food, images on Realitatea television showed.

World's smallest helicopter to fly at da Vinci's birthplace

In this photo released on Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Japanese helicopter manufacturing company Gen Corporation, the company employee Yasutoshi Yokoyama flies in the air by GEN H-4, Jan. 14, 2005. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gen Corporation, HO

Girl with stomach pains carrying embryonic twin

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A 9-year-old girl taken to a hospital with stomach pains was found to be carrying her embryonic twin, doctors in central Greece said Thursday.

Rasberry ants invade Texas homes

Billions of Rasberry ants are invading homes in Houston as spring warms up, leaving many residents seriously annoyed and seeking help.

Trump sells beach house for $100 million

Real estate tycoon Donald Trump has signed a contract to sell a Palm Beach, Fla., mansion for his asking price of $100 million, industry professionals say.