Australia-bound plane was so packed with cocaine it crashed after takeoff: police
A small plane bound for Australia crashed shortly after takeoff in Papua New Guinea last week – partially because it was weighed down by $80 million worth of cocaine stowed as cargo.
A small plane bound for Australia crashed shortly after takeoff in Papua New Guinea last week – partially because it was weighed down by $80 million worth of cocaine stowed as cargo.
Murder suspect escapes 12th floor cell using sheets
A murder suspect escaped the Oklahoma County jail in Oklahoma City early Friday by using sheets tied together to climb down the outside of the building from a 12th floor cell, authorities said.
A murder suspect escaped the Oklahoma County jail in Oklahoma City early Friday by using sheets tied together to climb down the outside of the building from a 12th floor cell, authorities said.
Hungry squirrel steals slices from pizza box left on doorstep as part of contactless delivery
Contactless delivery has drawbacks when you order pizza and a hungry squirrel gets to it first.
Contactless delivery has drawbacks when you order pizza and a hungry squirrel gets to it first.
Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House Coronavirus Task Force is getting his own bobblehead
Portions of bobblehead sales will go to the American Hospital Organization's 100 Million Mask Challenge.
Portions of bobblehead sales will go to the American Hospital Organization's 100 Million Mask Challenge.
Woman without mask commands ‘demon’ customers to leave grocery store aisle until she’s done shopping
The bizarre incident was captured on video July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state.
The bizarre incident was captured on video July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state.
DA: Typo gives away man who faked death to avoid prison
A spelling error and a font inconsistency indicated that a death certificate was fake.
A spelling error and a font inconsistency indicated that a death certificate was fake.
Artist relieves lockdown boredom by painting on her furniture after she runs out of canvases
A Saudi Arabia artist proves that she doesn't need canvases to paint her masterpieces. She has furniture.
A Saudi Arabia artist proves that she doesn't need canvases to paint her masterpieces. She has furniture.
Restaurant suffered after busboy lied about virus to get day off from work
A northern Michigan restaurant lost thousands of dollars in sales after a busboy said he had COVID-19, but the employee simply wanted a day off and lied, a manager said.
A northern Michigan restaurant lost thousands of dollars in sales after a busboy said he had COVID-19, but the employee simply wanted a day off and lied, a manager said.
Coin shortage prompts bank to pay you for spare change: ‘It has never happened before’
Do you have a jar of coins in your house? Maybe you have been saving for a special occasion? Well, a local bank says they will pay you for what’s inside that jar — plus interest!
Do you have a jar of coins in your house? Maybe you have been saving for a special occasion? Well, a local bank says they will pay you for what’s inside that jar — plus interest!
Swarms of flying ants descend on parts of England
Duck for cover! Flying ants spotted in England.
Duck for cover! Flying ants spotted in England.
Cuomo's latest quirky poster chronicles New York's COVID-19 crisis
The governor likes making odd posters. He unveiled his latest one, which chronicles the state's fight against the coronavirus.
The governor likes making odd posters. He unveiled his latest one, which chronicles the state's fight against the coronavirus.
UK pub installs electric fence to enforce social distancing
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
Woman who refused to wear mask in Starbucks wants half of $100K raised for barista who wouldn’t serve her
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Bank robbery suspect blames COVID-19: 'I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan'
Houston police say a bank robbery suspect handed the teller a note that said, "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply..."
Houston police say a bank robbery suspect handed the teller a note that said, "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply..."
Doctors find worm in woman’s tonsil 5 days after she ate sashimi
A woman in Japan had a worm removed from her left tonsil after complaining of pain five days after consuming raw fish.
A woman in Japan had a worm removed from her left tonsil after complaining of pain five days after consuming raw fish.
Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
Delaware pizza store owner foils robbery by throwing pie at suspect, cops say
A crook looking for some dough got served up something else when trying to hold up a pizza shop in Delaware on Friday.
A crook looking for some dough got served up something else when trying to hold up a pizza shop in Delaware on Friday.
'Epic fail': Two teens take joyride through restricted area, drive over side of the Brea Dam
Fullerton Police are calling it an "epic fail" after two teens took a joy ride through the Brea Dam area Friday and ended up driving over the side of a dam. Thankfully, the two teens received only minor injuries, authorities said.
Fullerton Police are calling it an "epic fail" after two teens took a joy ride through the Brea Dam area Friday and ended up driving over the side of a dam. Thankfully, the two teens received only minor injuries, authorities said.
Deceased cat gets voter registration application in the mail
Deceased cat received a voter registration application in the mail, according to its former owners.
Deceased cat received a voter registration application in the mail, according to its former owners.