Deputies: 'Spiderman' fugitive tried to flee by sneaking out back door

A fugitive in Florida was attempting to sneak out the back door of his second-story apartment to evade arrest, when he was nabbed by deputies, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. 

Driver high on narcotics crashes into second story dental offices

A driver who later admitted to using narcotics launched his sedan into the second floor dental offices in a building on Sunday in Santa Ana.

Wallaby hops across Sydney Harbor Bridge, captured uninjured

A wayward wallaby disrupted downtown traffic by bounding across the Sydney Harbor Bridge on Tuesday with police in pursuit.

Car goes airborne, slams into 2nd floor of California office

Authorities say two people escaped serious injuries when the car they were in went airborne and slammed into the second floor of a Southern California dental office.

Sex offender wants his Xbox saved for him until he gets out of prison

MINOT, N.D. (AP) - A 38-year-old North Dakota man serving a prison sentence for possession of child pornography is appealing a judicial order that his Xbox and PlayStation 2 be destroyed. The Daily News reports that James Kremer of Minot is asking the state Supreme Court to rule that the gaming consoles be returned to his mother, as well as a laptop and external hard drive, minus any illegal...

Marriage license kiosk to open at Vegas airport

Las Vegas officials are making it easier to get married in Sin City. A new marriage license kiosk will open at McCarran International Airport next month. 

Mom who beat 'possessed' daughter and shoved crucifix down her throat is found guilty

An Oklahoma City mom who fatally forced a crucifix and medallion down her daughter's throat because she thought the woman was possessed by the devil was convicted of first-degree murder Thursday.

Carpool violator uses "Chucky" doll as fake passenger, CHP says

Yes, the Oakland Raiders have a new coach in town: Jon Gruden, who has earned the name "Chucky" from the horror film series. But the California Highway Patrol in Contra Costa County is reminding drivers that the football hire is no excuse for having a "Chucky" doll ride shotgun in lieu of a real passenger in the carpool lane.

Woman got refund after Christmas tree died, fellow shopper says

What happens when Christmas is over and your tree is dead? You bring it back where you bought it and get a refund, right?

New IKEA ad doubles as a pregnancy test

IKEA is offering a discount for expecting parents on its baby crib, but moms have to pee on the advertisement first!

Police: Father branded child with heat gun

A father has been arrested after Gwinnett County police say he branded a child with a heat gun.

UGA fan loses bet to husband, gets Crimson Tide tattoo

An Acworth couple settled a major bet Tuesday morning following the College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta Monday night. 

Falling ice crushes parked car in Manhattan

A large chunk of ice fell from a building in Manhattan, crushing the roof of a parked vehicle.

Who-who-who's that in the chimney?

From inside her fireplace, Alice Shackelford heard noises that shouldn't have been coming out.  As they continued over a few days, she grew more concerned. 

Deputies unknowingly rescue dog belonging to fellow deputy

When three Florida deputies spotted a dog about to drown, they had no idea they were about to save a pooch belonging to one of their own.

Virtual reality video game trains teachers to survive school shooting, report says

A virtual reality video game being developed by the U.S. Army and Homeland Security Department allows users to experience the perspective of an active school shooter.