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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.

Sunday - 01/13/2013, 12:46am EST

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.

Sunday - 01/13/2013, 12:44am EST

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.

Saturday - 01/12/2013, 03:09pm EST

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.

Friday - 01/11/2013, 06:54pm EST

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.

Friday - 01/11/2013, 04:19pm EST

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.

Friday - 01/11/2013, 02:59pm EST

Maryland kid makes miracle buzzer beater (VIDEO)

Kobe, LeBron and Jordan have got nothing on Matt DeMember.

Friday - 01/11/2013, 12:29pm EST

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.

Thursday - 01/10/2013, 07:42pm EST

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.

Thursday - 01/10/2013, 10:46am EST

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.

Wednesday - 01/09/2013, 06:27pm EST

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.

Wednesday - 01/09/2013, 02:38pm EST

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.

Wednesday - 01/09/2013, 09:43am EST

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.

Wednesday - 01/09/2013, 08:50am EST

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.

Wednesday - 01/09/2013, 08:49am EST

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.

Tuesday - 01/08/2013, 09:04pm EST

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.

Tuesday - 01/08/2013, 04:52pm EST

Squatter warmed up in crawlspace of Wash home

A heating repairman had good news and bad news for Washington state homeowner Velma Kellen.

Tuesday - 01/08/2013, 12:40pm EST

Wearable wagging tail project ends

WTOP's David Burd reports.

Tuesday - 01/08/2013, 10:21am EST

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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.

Tuesday - 01/08/2013, 03:18am EST

Hundreds hold Colo. vigil for elk killed by police

The elk was honored with a makeshift memorial of candles, songs and stories.

Tuesday - 01/08/2013, 12:14am EST
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