700 dogs removed from Georgia breeder's property

The Atlanta Humane Society has taken in 10 dogs rescued from a breeder in South Georgia this week.

Massive 700-pound alligator found in irrigation ditch

A roughly 13-foot, 700-pound alligator was found in an irrigation ditch, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said this week.

Man accidentally shoots himself in penis

A man accidentally shot himself in the penis early Thursday, police said.

Police called to check on cardboard cutout of MyPillow CEO

Police officers in Jordan, Minnesota were called to check on the welfare of a man standing motionless outside in the cold, wearing no coat and hugging a pillow. When officers arrived, they found the "man" was actually a cardboard cutout of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. 

NYC Parks Department: Please don't feed the wildlife

If you love wildlife, keep in mind you'll still be able to see animals in the parks in New York City but you may not be able to feed them for much longer.

Potential juror lands in jail for yelling 'He is guilty!'

A man called for jury duty in Hawaii shouted "He is guilty! He is guilty!" outside a courtroom and ended up spending a night in jail, lawyers said.

Police: Florida man ends standoff for slice of pizza

Authorities say a Florida man accused of threatening his family ended a four-hour standoff with police after he was promised a slice of pizza.

2 arrested in buffet brawl over crab legs

Alabama police say a dispute over crab legs at a dinner buffet ended in a brawl that left two people facing misdemeanor charges.

NYC lawmakers want sirens to be less annoying

If two New York City lawmakers get their way, the long, droning siren from police cars, fire trucks and ambulances that has been part of the city's soundtrack for generations — WAAAAAhhhhhhh — would be replaced by a high-low wail similar to what's heard on the streets of London and Paris — WEE-oww-WEE-oww-WEE-oww.

Fat rat stuck in sewer saved after nine-person rescue effort in Germany

A rat packing on a little extra winter weight got stuck in a sewer grate in Germany on Sunday afternoon, prompting an impressive rescue effort.

Hawk and goose that were rescued by NYPD are recovering

Some police officers who helped two birds in distress in separate incidents visited the flying creatures to check on their recovery Monday.

Woman arrested over McDonald's apple pie

A craving for a McDonald's apple pie lands a woman in jail. It all happened under the Golden Arches on Highway 278 in Covington. 

A 'dog' saved from icy river in Estonia is actually a wolf

Estonian construction workers got the shock of their lives when they found out the animal they saved from an icy river was not a dog but a wolf.

German police: dead cow kicked slaughterhouse worker

Police in southern Germany say a slaughterhouse worker suffered serious injuries after being kicked in the face by a dead cow.

Video: Cop stops traffic for limping dog

Video from a vehicle's dashboard camera captured a kind moment when a traffic cop stopped cars so an injured dog could cross the road in Russia on Tuesday.