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Montana man injured by runaway cow

A construction worker who tried to help police corral a runaway cow said the bovine charged at him "like a bull at a rodeo," tossing him into the air before continuing its rampage through the streets of Montana's largest city.

Thursday - 08/23/2012, 02:17pm EDT

'Dog Shaming' makes a splash on Tumblr

Pets might be man's best friend, but they're not always well behaved.

Thursday - 08/23/2012, 02:16pm EDT

Trio spotted riding Nev. flood channel on mattress

There's already a lot to do in Las Vegas, and three young men added to the list by cruising a flood channel on an air mattress after heavy rains.

Thursday - 08/23/2012, 01:29pm EDT

Top 10 best career choices

Many Americans like their jobs, but U.S. News and World Report has determined the reason behind the top 25 great career choices.

Thursday - 08/23/2012, 10:50am EDT

Deputies: Stuffed taxidermists' animals recovered

Authorities say they have searched a North Carolina man's home and recovered stuffed bears, bobcats, foxes and other animals reported stolen from taxidermists in recent years.

Wednesday - 08/22/2012, 07:16pm EDT

Police: Fast food reach caused Mass. car crash

State police say a Massachusetts teenager was reaching into a bag of fast food on her lap when her car collided with a trooper's cruiser over the weekend.

Wednesday - 08/22/2012, 01:54pm EDT

Indiana police cite drought for marijuana finds

Police say marijuana growing operations in southern Indiana are easy to spot from the air because of the drought.

Wednesday - 08/22/2012, 01:20pm EDT

Police: Pa. woman cited nonexistent twin in theft

Police say a western Pennsylvania woman blamed her nonexistent twin sister for stealing items from a hotel room.

Wednesday - 08/22/2012, 11:39am EDT

White House crashers' divorce finalized

A Virginia judge has signed off on the divorce of celebrity White House gate crashers Tareq and Michaele Salahi.

Tuesday - 08/21/2012, 04:58pm EDT

Request filed for ingredients in White House brew

A news website user has filed a request to find out the ingredients of President Obama's White House beer.

Tuesday - 08/21/2012, 04:14pm EDT

Teen sets record in cell phone throwing competition

The urge to throw cell phones as hard and far as possible is hard to resist sometimes. Finland understands that, and they've taken it one step further.

Tuesday - 08/21/2012, 01:47pm EDT

'Impossible' aerial shot of a shark attack (VIDEO)

Discovery Channel's Shark Week might be over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop.

Monday - 08/20/2012, 02:07pm EDT

Austria's hills alive _ with sound of yodeling

In one part of Austria, the hills are again alive with a particular sound of music _ yodeling.

Monday - 08/20/2012, 09:47am EDT

Your ad here? NY brothers promote toilet-paper ads

Two brothers from a New York City suburb have an advertising concept that's on a roll _ a roll of toilet paper.

Sunday - 08/19/2012, 01:52pm EDT

Team USA's Fierce Five on Colbert

Whether fans are calling them the Fab Five or the Fierce Five, Team USA's gymnasts were on the Colbert Report on Comedy Central this week, making a splash.

Saturday - 08/18/2012, 02:19pm EDT

Brazilian worker survives iron bar piercing skull

A 24-year-old construction worker survived after a 6-foot metal bar fell from above and pierced his head, doctors said Friday.

Friday - 08/17/2012, 05:26pm EDT

Air France: Out of gas? Ask passengers to pitch in

An emergency layover in Syria's capital was bad enough. Then passengers on Air France Flight 562 were asked to open their wallets to check if they had enough cash to pay for more fuel.

Friday - 08/17/2012, 02:39pm EDT

Conn. town settles dispute over girl's pet bunny

Officials in a Connecticut town have settled a zoning dispute over a local girl's 20-pound pet bunny after receiving calls and emails from across the country demanding that the rabbit be allowed to stay.

Friday - 08/17/2012, 01:44pm EDT

'Shark Week' spawns cuddly, terrifying parody (VIDEO)

Just strap a cardboard fin on a puppy or kitten and prepare yourself for carnage.

Friday - 08/17/2012, 11:54am EDT

Woman's catch stolen by shark (VIDEO)

Talk about your bait-and-switch.

Friday - 08/17/2012, 11:52am EDT
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