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World's oldest cat, Nutmeg, dies at 32 World's oldest cat, Nutmeg, dies at 32 15 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Nutmeg, believed to be the world's oldest cat, died in England at the age of 32 earlier this month, his owners said.
Saudi textbook recalled due to photo of Yoda next to King Faisal Saudi textbook recalled due to photo of Yoda next to King Faisal 16 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A social studies textbook in Saudi Arabia was recalled for including a photo depicting a Star Wars character next to a king.
Commuters stranded on highway play soccer in the road Commuters stranded on highway play soccer in the road 16 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Commuters stranded on a British highway for more than six hours found a novel way to pass the time -- playing soccer in the empty road.
Firefighters in China capture escaped alligator in front of house Firefighters in China capture escaped alligator in front of house 16 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Firefighters in a Chinese city responded to a residential area to capture an escaped alligator found wandering in front of someone's home.
Troublemaking pigeon flies around British department store, evades workers Troublemaking pigeon flies around British department store, evades workers 16 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A mischievous pigeon caused trouble for employees at a British department store when it flew into a clothing section and evaded capture.
Arkansas police seek toilet paper bandits who vandalized restroom Arkansas police seek toilet paper bandits who vandalized restroom 17 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Authorities in Arkansas are seeking a pair of toilet paper bandits caught on camera taking rolls of tissue from a public restroom in a park.
Baby rhino and baby hippo form friendship at wildlife sanctuary Baby rhino and baby hippo form friendship at wildlife sanctuary 17 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A wildlife sanctuary in South Africa shared video of an unusual friendship struck up between two orphans -- a baby rhino and a baby hippo.
Truck overturns in North Carolina, loses 44,000 pounds of vodka Truck overturns in North Carolina, loses 44,000 pounds of vodka 17 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Authorities in North Carolina said no humans were injured when a tractor-trailer flipped onto its side, but there were casualties -- 40,000 pounds of vodka.
Bini the basketball bunny sets slam dunk world record Bini the basketball bunny sets slam dunk world record 17 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A basketball playing bunny in California showed off its hops on its way to setting a world record for slam dunks in a minute.
Book returned to Massachusetts library 78 years late Book returned to Massachusetts library 78 years late 17 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A Massachusetts library said a local resident recently returned a book that was last checked out 78 years and 10 months ago.
Pizza chain celebrates first day of fall with 'pumpkin spice' pizza Pizza chain celebrates first day of fall with 'pumpkin spice' pizza 19 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Fans of pumpkin spice can now enjoy the seasonal favorite flavor in the form of a sweet slice of pizza.
Curious dog's first encounter with stairs does not go well Curious dog's first encounter with stairs does not go well 19 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A pet owner captured video of a confused dog exploring her new home and encountering stairs for the first time in her life -- to disastrous results.
Lucky lottery player wins $1,000 and $1 million on the same day Lucky lottery player wins $1,000 and $1 million on the same day 20 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A California man who won $1,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket had another bit of luck to brag about on the same day -- a $1 million jackpot.
Michigan man leads rescue of deer trapped in deep mud Michigan man leads rescue of deer trapped in deep mud 20 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A Michigan man gathered some friends to help rescue a deer that had nearly its entire body trapped in a muddy pond.
Dead body Halloween decoration prompts worried 911 calls Dead body Halloween decoration prompts worried 911 calls 20 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Many residents in a Tennessee neighborhood mistook an early Halloween decoration for the scene of a gruesome murder.
Mysterious white pig loose in Virginia neighborhood Mysterious white pig loose in Virginia neighborhood 21 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Residents in Virginia are perplexed by the presence of an elusive white pig in their neighborhood.
Not so sweet: Crash covers road in ice cream treats Not so sweet: Crash covers road in ice cream treats 22 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A New York state road was littered with frozen treats after a Hershey's ice cream truck collided with a box truck passing through a wildlife refuge.
Raccoon hitches ride on hood of moving police cruiser Raccoon hitches ride on hood of moving police cruiser 22 hours ago ago
Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A Colorado police officer was "pawsitively surprised" when a raccoon jumped onto the hood of his moving patrol car while he was en route to an accident scene.
Wild fox plays with dog at public park in Scotland Wild fox plays with dog at public park in Scotland 1 day ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- A man taking his dog for a walk in a Scottish park captured video of the canine playing with a wild fox that approached them.
Baby elephants rescued from deep well in Sri Lanka Baby elephants rescued from deep well in Sri Lanka 1 day ago ago
Sept. 21 (UPI) -- A group of four baby elephants were rescued from a deep well in Sri Lanka after they slipped down the muddy sides of the hole.
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