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Fla. 'python challenge' draws about 800 hunters
An armed mob set out into the Florida Everglades on Saturday to flush out a scaly invader.
World's oldest woman dies at 115
A Japanese official says a woman in his town near Tokyo who became world's oldest living female just last month has died at 115.
Passenger has baby aboard flight to Armenia
A passenger has given birth aboard a plane flying to Armenia and named her daughter after one of the flight attendants who helped with the delivery.
NYC police: Cannon found loaded with powder, ball
An 18th century cannon was found loaded with gun powder and a cannon ball Friday during a routine cleaning at the Central Park Conservancy.
Horse escapes Md. racetrack, gallops along road
Racetrack officials say a horse escaped from Laurel Park in Maryland and galloped 1.6 miles on a road with traffic before being caught.
Fake FedEx ad pokes fun at state of field causing player injuries (Video)
A video is going viral on YouTube poking fun at the state of FedEx Field, home to the Redskins and multiple NFL players' leg injuries.
Maryland kid makes miracle buzzer beater (VIDEO)
Kobe, LeBron and Jordan have got nothing on Matt DeMember.
Large pet reptile found guarding Calif. pot stash
Authorities in Northern California made a snappy discovery during a routine probation check: An alligator-like reptile named "Mr. Teeth," who was apparently protecting a stash of marijuana.
Invisible driver prank surprises fast-food workers (VIDEO)
The "Invisible Driver Prank" video posted on YouTube this week by user MagicofRahat has garnered more than 3 million views so far and from the look of it, spooked multiple fast-food workers.
Police: Fla. clerk's gun beats thief's cattle prod
Authorities say a Florida Panhandle man has been arrested after he tried to rob a convenience store with a cattle prod but was thwarted by a clerk with a gun.
WWII soldier's duffel bag returned 7 decades later
A World War II veteran who served in France during the war has been reunited with his Army-issued duffel bag nearly seven decades after it went missing.
Mass. couple's wedding day is also town's ZIP code
Couples often hold weddings on significant dates, but a Massachusetts couple has come up with a new way of remembering their ceremony.
Sweden seeks 2 Britons for smuggling garlic
Swedish prosecutors say they have issued international arrest warrants for two Britons suspected of masterminding a smuggling ring involving over a ton of Chinese garlic.
Man who rode horse while drunk gets time served
A Florida man accused of riding his horse while intoxicated during a police chase has changed his plea and was sentenced to time served.
Ore. deputies: Wooden statue was a bear to steal
A bear that weighs more than 200 pounds is missing, and it's not in hibernation.
4 people in Georgia exposed to rabid pet llama
Health officials say four people in northwest Georgia have been exposed to rabies by a pet llama.
Squatter warmed up in crawlspace of Wash home
A heating repairman had good news and bad news for Washington state homeowner Velma Kellen.
Hot air balloon crashes San Diego backyard wedding
A sunset wedding ceremony aboard a hot air balloon got off to a bumpy start when a gust of wind forced the pilot to make a crash landing in the yard of a San Diego home.
Hundreds hold Colo. vigil for elk killed by police
The elk was honored with a makeshift memorial of candles, songs and stories.




