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.

Police say 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.

Dogs call 911 five times

It must have been a "ruff" morning for a duo of dogs in Lakeville, Minnesota that called 911 more than a dozen times while their owners were gone, prompting police to respond to their home. 

Tortoise believed to be extinct for 100 years found in Galapagos

A species of tortoise believed to have been extinct for over 100 years has been discovered in the Galapagos, according to the government of Ecuador.

Ale bottles from 1886 shipwreck help spawn a new beer

Bottles recovered from beneath the sea floor where the Steamship Oregon sank off the coast of Fire Island more than 130 years ago allowed brewmaster Jamie Adams to join two of his passions: deep-sea diving and beer brewing.

Nearly 15,000 pieces of mail found in carrier's townhome

A 30-year-old mail carrier in Warren is facing federal charges after thousands of pieces of mail were found in her townhome. 

Man's shooting range wedding proposal was right on target

A New Jersey couple is giving marriage a shot after a man surprised his girlfriend by proposing at an indoor shooting range, armed with a special target.

Clever kitty unlocks door for owner

This very clever cat lent a helping paw when his owner found herself locked out their home. 

Dog shoots man: German court rules owner not fit for license

A German court has ruled that a dog owner isn't fit to carry a firearms license after his dog shot him with a rifle.