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Fans choose sides in the 'Chicken Sandwich War' of our time
Associated Press | Posted Aug 22nd - 7:52pm
A nation already polarized finds itself divided once again, but this time politics isn't at the heart of it: The blame lies squarely on a fried piece of poultry.
Indonesian walking 700 kilometers backward to save forests
Fadlan Syam and Niniek Karmini, Associated Press | Posted Aug 22nd - 5:00am
An Indonesian man is walking more than 700 kilometers (430 miles) backward from his village in eastern Java to the country's capital to raise awareness about deforestation.
Germany: 8-year-old goes on highway joyride with mom's car
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 21st - 1:41pm
Police say an 8-year-old boy took his mom's car and went for a nighttime joyride on a highway in western Germany.
German city offers $1.1M to whoever proves it doesn't exist
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 21st - 5:58am
A German city that's been the subject of a long-running online light-hearted conspiracy theory claiming it doesn't really exist is offering big bucks to whoever proves that's true.
Vandalized robot may solve mystery of its own attack
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 8:19pm
A 400-pound (181-kilogram) security robot that was knocked over by a vandal last month in Northern California may help bring its attacker to justice.
$17 million or $70 million? 1930s Porsche fails to sell after auction snafu
Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN Business | Posted Aug 18th - 9:22pm
A bulbous race car from the 1930s was expected to be the most expensive car with the Porsche name ever sold at auction. But the sale was marred by a confusing mix-up on the auction stage.
Alaska man discovers message in bottle from Russian Navy
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 18th - 11:20am
A man discovered a 50-year-old letter in a bottle from the Russian Navy on the shores of western Alaska.
Doggy Con: a pop culture convention for furry fanatics
Andrea Smith, Associated Press | Posted Aug 17th - 6:07pm
Atlanta's scorching August heat didn't stop Megan Nelson from slipping on a long faux fur coat and dressing up like Cruella de Vil for her first Doggy Con convention, a pet event for costumed canines inspired by the upcoming Dragon Con convention.
South Dakota woman thought she had kidney stones, gave birth to triplets
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 17th - 2:59pm
A South Dakota woman who recently gave birth to triplets says she didn't find out about her pregnancy until she went to the hospital with what she thought were kidney stones.
Bidders vie for Obama's high school basketball jersey
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press | Posted Aug 16th - 11:03am
Bidding was drawing to a close Friday for a basketball jersey believed to have been worn by President Barack Obama.
8 out of 10 people have cried at work, so just know you're not alone
Aj Willingham, CNN | Posted Aug 16th - 9:48am
According to a new study from job search company Monster, 8 out of 10 people have cried at work, which means the other two are either lying or wait to have their existential crises in the parking lot.
CORRECTIVE: Mario Cuomo Bridge story
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 15th - 3:14pm
In a story Aug. 15, The Associated Press, relying on information from state officials, erroneously reported which New York agencies were involved in fixing signs for the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to add the governor's middle initial. State officials now say only the Thruway Authority has been doing work to add the initial, not the Department of Transportation, which changed signs for other reasons.
Time capsule from 50 years ago has nothing inside
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 20th - 1:40pm
Officials in a New Hampshire town are trying to figure out how a recently opened time capsule from 50 years ago has nothing in it.
Helicopter pilot fighting fine for landing in friend's yard
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 19th - 9:53am
A Florida man is fighting back after getting in trouble for landing his helicopter in a friend's backyard to surprise her for her 45th birthday.
Ohio officials say more crocodiles unlikely after 1 found
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 16th - 1:59pm
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says it's unlikely there are any other crocodiles in a western Ohio creek where one was captured this week.
Florida vacation home invaded by vomiting vultures
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 16th - 12:20pm
A New York couple's luxurious vacation house in Florida has been taken over by dozens of black vultures that are vomiting and defecating everywhere.
Sheriff: Trio of thieves thwarted by misleading gas jug
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 16th - 9:11am
Authorities in Kentucky say three thieves thought they were stealing gasoline from a property for their broken down car until the car stopped working again.
Officers stake out 2 airports, nab accused turtle trafficker
Jeff Martin, Associated Press | Posted Aug 16th - 2:27am
An investigation involving two of the world's biggest airports and hundreds of turtles has led to federal charges that a man illegally shipped the reptiles to China.
