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Child's Popsicle request leads mom to $750,000 lottery win Child's Popsicle request leads mom to $750,000 lottery win 6 hours ago ago
A California mom said her child's request for a Popsicle set off a series of events that ended with her winning a $750,000 lottery jackpot.
Police warn of aggressive turkeys after flock chases patrol car Police warn of aggressive turkeys after flock chases patrol car 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A Massachusetts police department is warning residents to beware of aggressive turkeys after a flock of the birds was caught on camera chasing a patrol car.
New York man credits young grandkids with causing $1M lottery win New York man credits young grandkids with causing $1M lottery win 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A New York state retiree credited his exhausting grandchildren with setting off the events that led to hs winning a $1 million lottery jackpot.
British coast guard rescues dog being swept out to sea British coast guard rescues dog being swept out to sea 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- British coast guard personnel ended up taking time out of a training exercise to rescue a dog being swept out to sea by the tides.
Escaped bison wander through Ohio neighborhood Escaped bison wander through Ohio neighborhood 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A herd of six bison escaped from a farm in Ohio and drew attention when they roamed through back yards in a residential neighborhood.
Deputy rounds up bear cubs after wildlife park escape Deputy rounds up bear cubs after wildlife park escape 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A South Dakota sheriff's deputy responding to a unique call ended up babysitting a pair of bear cubs that escaped from a wildlife park.
Arizona man sparks trailer fire trying to burn spider webs Arizona man sparks trailer fire trying to burn spider webs 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Fire officials in Arizona say a man who was attempting to burn spiders under his mobile home sparked a fire on Sunday night.
Tennessee woman sets world record for running marathon in high heels Tennessee woman sets world record for running marathon in high heels 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A retired professional ballroom dancer in Tennessee set a world record by running an entire marathon in high heels.
Florida police capture alligator lurking outside high school Florida police capture alligator lurking outside high school 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A Florida police officer narrated a colleague's efforts to capture an alligator found in a flooded grassy area at a local high school.
Principal spots cougar watching him through school window Principal spots cougar watching him through school window 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A Washington state principal's encounter with a mountain lion lurking outside his school was caught on video by security cameras.
Man builds 2-story 'Star Wars' AT-AT walker for Halloween Man builds 2-story 'Star Wars' AT-AT walker for Halloween 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- An Ohio man took inspiration from a galaxy far, far away from his yard for latest Halloween decoration: A two-story AT-AT walker from the "Star Wars" films.
'Suspicious' iguana captured at Florida restaurant 'Suspicious' iguana captured at Florida restaurant 1 day ago ago
Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Police in Florida said they apprehended a "suspicious iguana" at a restaurant's outdoor seating area after a days-long "Iguanahunt."
Sweet sounds: Chocolate record plays real music Sweet sounds: Chocolate record plays real music 2 days ago ago
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A chocolatier presenting at a London confection show unveiled a creation that pairs taste with sound -- a chocolate record that plays real music.
Komodo dragon takes casual stroll through village Komodo dragon takes casual stroll through village 2 days ago ago
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A resident of an Indonesian village captured video of an unusual visitor -- a Komodo dragon -- casually strolling through town.
Horse riding in back seat of car surprises fellow travelers Horse riding in back seat of car surprises fellow travelers 2 days ago ago
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A pair of young women stopped at an Iowa red light captured video of an extremely unusual sight -- a horse riding in another car's back seat.
Great white shark attacks fishing boat to defend crab pot Great white shark attacks fishing boat to defend crab pot 2 days ago ago
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A pair of Australian fishermen used a camera drone to record their scary encounter with a great white shark that attacked their boat.
Police: Robbery suspects wore 'distinguishing' Halloween masks Police: Robbery suspects wore 'distinguishing' Halloween masks 2 days ago ago
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Police in Florida are trying to identify two suspects who committed an armed robbery at a Waffle House while wearing Halloween masks.
$100 lotto winner, envious of $500 winner, scores $50,000 on second try $100 lotto winner, envious of $500 winner, scores $50,000 on second try 2 days ago ago
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A $100 Maryland Lottery scratch-off winner who was envious of the next player's $500 prize decided to buy another ticket -- and won $50,000.
Snake appears to dance along to Creedence Clearwater Revival Snake appears to dance along to Creedence Clearwater Revival 2 days ago ago
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A Texas man enjoying some Creedence Clearwater Revival captured video of a like-minded snake bobbing its head in time to the music.
Police round up runaway cattle after semi overturns Police round up runaway cattle after semi overturns 2 days ago ago
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Police in Tennessee were forced to play cowboy when an overturned semi released cattle into the roadway.
Jesus greeting card sent to prisoner was full of drugs Jesus greeting card sent to prisoner was full of drugs 2 days ago ago
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The Massachusetts Department of Corrections shared photos of a Jesus-themed greeting card that was used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into a prison.
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