Truck runs amok, hits 8 other vehicles BOSTON, May 8 (UPI) -- A delivery truck went on a wild, careening trip down a busy Boston street Thursday, hitting eight other vehicles before bursting into flames, police say.

Retiree cleared of finger-biting charge MAIDENHEAD, England, May 8 (UPI) -- An elderly British woman said she is glad the truth is out since she was found innocent of biting off her neighbor's finger during a spat about flowers.

Study: Nagging wives get their way LONDON, May 8 (UPI) -- Nagging women may be in luck as studies show pestering is an effective tactic for getting husbands to submit to the demands of their wives.

County with no strip clubs mulls ban PICTOU, Nova Scotia, May 8 (UPI) -- Pictou County in Canada's eastern province of Nova Scotia has no strip clubs but a proposed ban on them is being considered regardless.

Watercooler Stories May 8 (UPI) -- Couple discover lotto win 45 days later ... Police: San Diego school blast a prank ... Robbery suspect warded off with broom ... Underwear condom pockets earn award ... Watercooler stories from UPI.

Jockstrip: The world as we know it. May 8 (UPI) -- 'Wedding planner' gets prison for fraud ... Man accused of bigamy after wives connect ... Minn. couple claim $180M jackpot ... Age gaps with brides grow as grooms age ... The world as we know it from UPI.

Your Daily Horoscope By D.DONOVAN KINSOLVING UPI Features Writer WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) -- UPI horoscopes for Thursday, May 8, 2008.

The almanac By United Press International WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) -- UPI Almanac for Thursday, May 8, 2008.

Minn. couple claim $180M jackpot WASECA, Minn., May 7 (UPI) -- A Minnesota couple who won a $180 million Powerball jackpot still sounded stunned days after learning of their good fortune.

Man accused of bigamy after wives connect CARY, N.C., May 7 (UPI) -- A North Carolina man who allegedly had two wives in towns about 15 miles apart is facing a bigamy charge after his double life caught up with him.

'Wedding planner' gets prison for fraud PAISLEY, Scotland, May 7 (UPI) -- A Gambian man who appeared so often at Scottish registry offices he was nicknamed "the wedding planner" was ordered to prison Wednesday for immigration fraud.

Age gaps with brides grow as grooms age STANFORD, Calif., May 7 (UPI) -- Stanford University researchers in California say wealth may have a smaller impact on older men marrying younger woman than previously thought.

Couple discover lotto win 45 days later FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 7 (UPI) -- A California man says he found an old lottery ticket in his wife's car that turned out to be worth $198,468.

Police: San Diego school blast a prank SAN DIEGO, May 7 (UPI) -- San Diego authorities say a small explosion at a middle school was caused by a 12-year-old who said the blast was a prank.

Robbery suspect warded off with broom SOMERSET, Pa., May 7 (UPI) -- Police said a broom-wielding customer at a Somerset, Pa., Dollar General Store fought off an attempted robber who was armed with a knife.

Flyers fan guards Rocky from Penguins fans PHILADELPHIA, May 7 (UPI) -- A Philadelphia Flyers fan said he is standing vigil at the city's famed Rocky statue to protect it from Pittsburgh fans seeking to dress it in a Penguins shirt.

Airport workers learn how to be nice NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) -- New York's Kennedy Airport announced at least 500 International Terminal employees are receiving training on how to be nice to travelers.

Underwear condom pockets earn award HELSINGBORG, Sweden, May 7 (UPI) -- A team of Helsingborg, Sweden, high school students has won a national award for its invention -- men's underwear with pockets for condom storage.

Royal dog attacks guard COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 7 (UPI) -- A member of Denmark's Queen's Guards said he required three weeks' sick leave after he was attacked by a royal dachshund while patrolling the palace grounds.

Iconic Soviet soldier photo was altered BERLIN, May 7 (UPI) -- The curator of a Berlin exhibition of Soviet photojournalist Yevgeny Khaldei's work said one of the photographer's most iconic pictures was heavily manipulated.

Alleged show-off pilot nearly hits plane MANCHESTER, England, May 7 (UPI) -- Passengers on an England-to-Paris Air France flight say a near-collision with another aircraft was the result of the pilot showing off for a young boy.

Burial canceled, plot had two owners MONTREAL, May 7 (UPI) -- The once-delayed burial of an elderly Canadian woman in Montreal who died in December was delayed again because her plot has a second owner.

Man sues for recognition of 1st presidents PALM BEACH, Fla., May 7 (UPI) -- A Florida man has sued the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, seeking recognition of 10 men he says served as president before George Washington.

UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) -- Python swallows family's kitten … Some object to nude festival in Italy … Canadian jailed despite aching eyelashes … Report: Canadian PM's house falling apart … UPI Quirks in the News.

Man asks for one last vote before prison ALBUQUERQUE, May 7 (UPI) -- An Albuquerque man pleading guilty to child pornography charges told a judge that he would like to vote in the New Mexico primary in June.

No. Lauderdale wants state of So. Florida NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 7 (UPI) -- Some local officials in South Florida would like the area to become a separate state, with the line drawn at the northern edge of Palm Beach County.

Python swallows family's kitten DARWIN, Australia, May 7 (UPI) -- A Darwin, Australia, family said its 8-week-old kitten was swallowed whole by a python that invaded its backyard.

Some object to nude festival in Italy AGRIGENTO, Italy, May 7 (UPI) -- Some residents of the Agrigento area on the Italian island of Sicily have objected to an upcoming naturist festival at Capo Bianco beach.

Canadian jailed despite aching eyelashes WINDSOR, Ontario, May 7 (UPI) -- A judge in Canada has sentenced a Windsor, Ontario, man to jail despite the defendant's plea for mercy due to a rare and painful problem with his eyelashes.

Report: Canadian PM's house falling apart OTTAWA, May 7 (UPI) -- Officials in Ottawa say the official residence of the Canadian prime minister is falling apart and could become an international embarrassment.

Watercooler Stories May 7 (UPI) -- Police: Suspect stripped during booking ... Boy retires Favre jersey after 1,581 days ... Sub teacher claims fired for 'wizardry' ... Bible park planner took pics for nudie mag ... Watercooler stories from UPI.

Jockstrip: The world as we know it. May 7 (UPI) -- ' Suspicious' ferry riders ID'd as tourists ... Orange turtle blamed on workers ... TV's 'Naked Office' asks workers to strip ... Burglary suspect stuck in restaurant vent ... The world as you know it from UPI.

The almanac By United Press International WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) -- UPI Almanac for Wednesday, May 7, 2008.

Have Fla. condo -- seek Ohio house AKRON, Ohio, May 7 (UPI) -- A woman who wants to move from Florida to Ohio has found that her condominium in Bonita Springs is a hotter item as a house-swap than for sale.

Drug offender's assets saved by Catch 22 LONDON, May 7 (UPI) -- British prosecutors' effort to seize the assets of a convicted drug offender have been stymied because no lawyers will take the case for the daily rate.

'Suspicious' ferry riders ID'd as tourists SEATTLE, May 6 (UPI) -- After a long hunt for two men who allegedly acted in a suspicious manner on a ferry in Washington state, the FBI has declared them curious sightseers.

Orange turtle blamed on workers NEW YORK, May 6 (UPI) -- Residents of a New York neighborhood say a box turtle that has long roamed through their yards was painted orange by construction workers.

TV's 'Naked Office' asks workers to strip LONDON, May 6 (UPI) -- The producers of the new British reality show "Naked Office" say they are hunting for companies willing to have their employees shed their clothes.

Burglary suspect stuck in restaurant vent JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 6 (UPI) -- The owner of a Florida restaurant says a suspected burglar became trapped in an air vent and nearly fell into hot oil.

Police: Suspect stripped during booking WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 6 (UPI) -- Police in White Plains, N.Y., say a public urination and drug possession suspect became agitated after his arrest and began stripping at police headquarters.

Boy retires Favre jersey after 1,581 days RIDGEFIELD, Conn., May 6 (UPI) -- The parents of a Ridgefield, Conn., 12-year-old who wore his Green Bay Packers Brett Favre jersey for 1,581 consecutive days said he has retired the shirt.

Sub teacher claims fired for 'wizardry' LAND O' LAKES, Fla., May 6 (UPI) -- A former substitute teacher in Land O' Lakes, Fla., claims he was fired by the school district because he was "accused of wizardry."

Bible park planner took pics for nudie mag BLACKMAN , Tenn., May 6 (UPI) -- One of the planners for a Bible-themed amusement park in Rutherford County, Tenn., concedes he worked as a Penthouse magazine photographer as a young man.

UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- Nude burglar admits guilt ... 'Nude Beach' beer draws nudist attention ... Sox manager: Dolls not meant to disrespect ... Man refuses to take down pirate flag ... UPI Quirks in the News.

Calif. bill would crack down on lapdogs SACRAMENTO, May 6 (UPI) -- The California State Assembly has voted to approve a bill that would ban motorists from driving with pets on their laps.

Man refuses to take down pirate flag ASHTEAD, England, May 6 (UPI) -- A suburban London man said he will not take down a pirate flag he erected for his daughter's birthday party, despite threats of legal action.

'Nude Beach' beer draws nudist attention STEVENS POINT, Wis., May 6 (UPI) -- A Stevens Point, Wis., brewery said it is supplying its latest creation, Nude Beach Summer Wheat, to a Michigan nudist convention free of charge.

Sox manager: Dolls not meant to disrespect CHICAGO, May 6 (UPI) -- Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said the team did not mean to offend by having inflatable female dolls in their clubhouse before a game in Toronto.

Nude burglar admits guilt DULUTH, Minn., May 6 (UPI) -- A young burglary suspect caught napping inside a Duluth, Minn., house pleaded guilty but said he doesn't remember committing the crime.

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