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Woman gives birth at Calif. train station
SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A woman gave birth to a baby girl Friday at a San Leandro, Calif., railway station, a Bay Area Rapid Transit spokesman said.
15-year crossing guard fired for smoking
ESSENDON, Australia, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- An Essendon, Australia, crossing guard said he was fired after 15 years because of his smoking, even though he kept the habit away from children.
Postal carrier accused of stealing mail
IPSWICH, England, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Britain's Royal Mail said a postal carrier has been arrested after he allegedly kept mail meant for hundreds of Ipswich, England, residents.
Man chases truck 20 miles after house hit
CAVENDISH, England, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A Cavendish, England, man said he jumped in his car and chased a truck for 20 miles after the truck clipped the overhanging roof of his home.
British police helicopter reports UFO
BIRMINGHAM, England, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A British police helicopter pilot and two police observers reported they nearly collided with an unidentified flying object over Birmingham, England.
Facebook leads 60 crashers to teen's party
LONDON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The owner of a London community center said a girl's 16th birthday party was ruined by about 60 gate crashing thugs who learned about the event on Facebook.
Sailors found after wife calls emergency
LONDON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The Spanish coast guard found two sailors after a boat owner's wife called emergency services in London, officials said.
Student mag's racy pic sparks controversy
CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A student magazine at Britain's Cambridge University has raised controversy by publishing a topless picture of a female undergraduate.
Magazine editors undergo plastic surgery
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A Swedish magazine geared toward gay men said members of its editorial staff underwent cosmetic surgery for an article about the practice.
Woman crashes car while swatting at spider
THE HAGUE , Netherlands, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Police in the Netherlands said a woman crashed her car near The Hague while she was attempting to kill a spider inside the vehicle.
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Seattle man with 20 aliases sentenced
SEATTLE, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. prosecutors say the mystery man of Seattle was sentenced Friday to 30 months in prison after living under more than 20 assumed names for nearly 30 years.
Ex-priest must register as sex offender
GREELEY, Colo., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A former Roman Catholic priest who was allegedly found jogging naked in Frederick, Colo., has been ordered to register as a sex offender.
Possible odor threatening Boston project
BOSTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A costly Boston project involving new condominiums and businesses is at risk due to a foul odor that one day could fill the air, officials say.
Finland questions Russian camouflage
HELSINKI, Finland, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- In an odd post-battle inquiry, Finland wants to know whether Russia, in its August conflict with Georgia, used Finnish camouflage, military officials say.
Inmates miss out on prison comedy class
CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Inmates of a prison in the British county of Cambridgeshire lost out on a stand-up comedy course due to the inappropriateness of the class, officials say.
Two-faced kitten born in Australia
PERTH, Australia, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A kitten with two faces, each of which can issue a feline meow, has been born in the Australian city of Perth, a nurse says.
Palin spares 1 turkey, others not so lucky
WASILLA, Alaska, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin saved one turkey from becoming Thanksgiving dinner but that goodwill didn't extend to others in the flock.
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