Oct. 15 (UPI) -- A New Zealand conservation group said the kereru, a bird known for being "drunk" and "large," was elected Bird of the Year by New Zealanders.

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The United States' largest drug industry trade group said member companies will begin directing patients to information about prescription drug costs in TV ads.

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Police in Georgia released gas station surveillance video in hope of determining who shot an aspiring model to death while she was driving.

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- A fishing trip for an Australian father and his three sons took an unusual turn when a bull shark jumped directly into their boat.

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Security cameras were rolling inside a Chinese bank when a large python fell through the ceiling and caused employees to scatter.

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Officials in a Texas city said they determined a substance that turned a local creek and lake green does not pose a danger to the public.

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- More Americans are approving the way Congress is doing its job, a new Gallup survey showed Monday, with just weeks to go before the key midterm elections.

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- A vehicle broke through the security gate at the Wisconsin National Guard base in Milwaukee, putting the refueling base on lockdown for hours.

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- An Indian chef broke a Guinness World Record by cooking up a 6,614-pound serving of rice and bean dish khichdi.

Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Police in Massachusetts said they seized an alligator, a python and two tarantulas being used for photo ops at a comics and pop culture convention.