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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RIO RANCHO, N.M., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Police in Rio Rancho, N.M., say a number of speeding citations have been handed out to area drivers thanks to an officer's cherry picker hiding spot.
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BRISTOL, England, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A British surgeon said a first of its kind operation in Spain was nearly foiled when an airline refused to allow him to take stem cells on a plane.
WINCHESTER, England, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A Winchester, England, school has denied claims that teachers have been checking students' underwear to be sure they comply with the dress code.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A Connecticut man was arrested Thursday afternoon as he allegedly tried to cash a phony check wearing a phony U.S. Army sergeant's uniform bought online.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- George W. Bush is unlikely to find his name on a lot of buildings and geographical features after he becomes a former U.S. president Jan. 20.
MADISON, Wis., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Three men charged with attempted theft after they allegedly tried to dig up a grave have pleaded not guilty, said the Grant County, Wis., clerk of courts.
OAK PARK HEIGHTS, Minn., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Officials with the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights said they had to call the police after a released prisoner refused to leave prison grounds.
