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Redskins' Kourtnei Brown channels 'Sesame Street' (VIDEO)

The Washington Redskins announced on Wednesday they signed linebacker Kourtnei Brown to their practice squads. But a recent interview reveals Brown has more talents than just playing football.

Thursday - 12/06/2012, 10:25am EST
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Maine mall sacks Santa after rudeness complaints

A mall in Maine has sacked Santa Claus after children and parents complained he was rude, grumpy and wouldn't even let one child sit on his lap.

Thursday - 12/06/2012, 08:08am EST

The 'royal molecatcher' outlives Versailles king

The king is dead, but the molecatcher lives on.

Thursday - 12/06/2012, 07:21am EST

Farmers offer up their own 'milking' video (VIDEO)

The "milking" trend isn't sitting well with dairy farmers in Austria, so they've come up with their own. No cows are involved.

Thursday - 12/06/2012, 06:54am EST

Maine police: Man says prostitute owes 10 minutes

Police in Maine say a man called them to complain a prostitute hadn't given him his money's worth _ so they arrested him.

Wednesday - 12/05/2012, 06:35pm EST

Woman thanks NY cop with $1K, but he can't keep it

New York State Police are trying to find the woman who handed an on-duty trooper a holiday card with $1,000 cash inside.

Wednesday - 12/05/2012, 01:26pm EST

What is the fiscal cliff? Mr. Burns explains

If you aren't exactly clear on what the "fiscal cliff" is, don't worry. The Simpsons' Mr. Burns is explaining the matter with a Public Service Announcement.

Wednesday - 12/05/2012, 11:34am EST

Kardashian, elections among top Yahoo! searches of 2012

Normally celebrities top the list of Yahoo!'s most searched items, but that's not the case this year.

Wednesday - 12/05/2012, 10:54am EST

Instagram sent up in the style of Nickelback (VIDEO)

For better or for worse, Instagram and Nickelback are seemingly ever-present in our culture.

Wednesday - 12/05/2012, 10:39am EST

Residents put ribbon on burned-out Pa. house

Some residents of a Pittsburgh suburb have gift-wrapped something they hope will be gone by Christmas: a charred and abandoned house that burned nine months ago.

Wednesday - 12/05/2012, 09:42am EST

With ultimate gift card, Starbucks sells exclusivity

Looking for the perfect present for the coffee lover in your life? Starbucks has a great idea, if you're willing to shell out some big bucks.

Wednesday - 12/05/2012, 09:12am EST

18th-century French chateau razed 'by mistake'

Residents of a sleepy French village in Bordeaux have been left dumbfounded after discovering their local 18th-century chateau was completely bulldozed "by mistake."

Wednesday - 12/05/2012, 08:46am EST

Nativity scene Jesus returned, replacement swiped

A baby Jesus figure taken from a Pennsylvania church's Nativity scene last year was found cradled in the arms of a nearby statue, just hours before the replacement statue was swiped.

Tuesday - 12/04/2012, 01:27pm EST

Man jailed for naked stunt on London statue

A man who climbed naked onto an equestrian statue in London's government district, ripped off its sword and bit it has been sentenced to 12 weeks in jail.

Tuesday - 12/04/2012, 01:03pm EST

Vampire on the loose in Serbia?

Get your garlic, crosses and stakes ready: a bloodsucking vampire is on the loose.

Saturday - 12/01/2012, 01:55pm EST

Chicken skin is the latest food fad

Chicken skin is the latest culinary craze to hit the foodie circuit.

Saturday - 12/01/2012, 08:04am EST

Ram on the lam: Escaped sheep captured in Iowa

A shaggy brown sheep successfully dodged police, his handlers and a few cars while trotting through downtown Des Moines after escaping from his trailer.

Saturday - 12/01/2012, 02:19am EST

Deer get onto racetrack, announcer plays along

Spectators who came to watch horses at a western Pennsylvania racetrack got a surprise this week when three deer got onto the course first and beat the horses to racing.

Saturday - 12/01/2012, 12:27am EST

Saving face: Ind. man removing Romney-Ryan tattoo

A northern Indiana man who had the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan campaign logo tattooed onto his face "to make politics fun" says it's time for it to come off.

Friday - 11/30/2012, 07:46pm EST

Wis. mini horse rings bell for Salvation Army

Tinker may be miniature _ as in a miniature horse _ but he's a big money raiser for the Salvation Army.

Friday - 11/30/2012, 12:34pm EST
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