http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/offbeat-news-headlines-6261.html en-us Copyright 2009 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:17:16 GMT 2009-11-23T09:17:16Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/police-ohio-suspect-may-have-eaten-evidence-414541.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 STREETSBORO, Ohio - Police say a bank robbery suspect in Ohio may have eaten evidence when he gobbled a piece of paper whilehandcuffed and lying across the hood of a police cruiser. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:41:45 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/police-ohio-suspect-may-have-eaten-evidence-414541.html 2009-11-21T15:41:45Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/mich-police-nab-wrong-way-driver-twice-in-3-days-413083.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Authorities in western Michigan arrested a person twice in three days for driving the wrong way down the highway Kalamazoo County deputies said they were alerted about 1:30 a.m. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:07:49 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/mich-police-nab-wrong-way-driver-twice-in-3-days-413083.html 2009-11-20T13:07:49Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/cops-woman-smuggled-drugs-to-pa-inmate-with-kiss-413094.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 MERCER, Pa. - A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges she passed a drug-filled balloon to a state prison inmate while kissing him. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:12:34 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/cops-woman-smuggled-drugs-to-pa-inmate-with-kiss-413094.html 2009-11-20T13:12:34Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/ca-man-allegedly-paid-teens-to-spit-in-his-face-412428.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - A 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:50:05 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/ca-man-allegedly-paid-teens-to-spit-in-his-face-412428.html 2009-11-20T08:50:05Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/eye-doc-may-lose-license-after-calling-patient-fat-413102.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 RALEIGH, N.C. - A North Carolina doctor could lose his medical license after a patient complained he made cutting criticisms, including telling her she was fat. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:17:08 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/eye-doc-may-lose-license-after-calling-patient-fat-413102.html 2009-11-20T13:17:08Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/man-who-claimed-disability-spotted-on-tv-show-411617.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 LOS ANGELES - California tax officials say an interior designer's false disability claim was uncovered when he was spotted on a home improvement television show. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:54:39 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/man-who-claimed-disability-spotted-on-tv-show-411617.html 2009-11-20T07:54:39Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/ala-court-says-woman-can-t-claim-41-8m-jackpot-413351.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Supreme Court says a woman who thought she had hit a jackpot worth almost $42 million at the Victoryland electronic bingo center will end up empty handed. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:18:45 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/ala-court-says-woman-can-t-claim-41-8m-jackpot-413351.html 2009-11-20T15:18:45Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pregnant-woman-seeks-help-allegedly-robs-homes-413131.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita police arrested a pregnant woman after she allegedly robbed homes after asking residents for help. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:22:15 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/pregnant-woman-seeks-help-allegedly-robs-homes-413131.html 2009-11-20T13:22:15Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/osu-lake-a-party-and-potty-pit-411246.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Intrepid Ohio State University researchers have learned students don't just party in a campus lake during rituals before the annual Michigan game. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:58:32 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/osu-lake-a-party-and-potty-pit-411246.html 2009-11-19T14:58:32Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/alleged-burglar-warms-up-bottle-for-crying-baby-411590.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 INDIANAPOLIS - An 18-year-old is in police custody after he warmed up a bottle for a crying baby inside the house he was allegedly robbing. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:26:06 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/alleged-burglar-warms-up-bottle-for-crying-baby-411590.html 2009-11-20T07:26:06Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/man-accused-of-squeegee-attack-at-ark-gas-station-411200.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 CONWAY, Ark. - A man accused of using a squeegee to hit another man during a fight over who was first in line at a gas pump was due in court on charges. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:44:37 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/man-accused-of-squeegee-attack-at-ark-gas-station-411200.html 2009-11-19T14:44:37Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/miss-toddler-2-helps-mom-give-birth-to-brother-411572.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. - A 2-year-old in north Mississippi has done something few toddlers can: He helped his mother give birth to his brother. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:02 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/miss-toddler-2-helps-mom-give-birth-to-brother-411572.html 2009-11-20T07:00:02Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/man-who-left-wallet-in-bank-robbery-pleads-guilty-411528.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City man who left his wallet on the counter of a bank he was robbing has pleaded guilty in federal court. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/man-who-left-wallet-in-bank-robbery-pleads-guilty-411528.html 2009-11-20T17:57:01Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/jury-sides-with-nyc-police-in-clown-s-lawsuit-411382.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 NEW YORK - A federal jury has ruled that New York City police didn't use excessive force when they arrested a professional clown who left a suspicious device that turned out to be a balloon inflator inside a coffee shop. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:16:05 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/jury-sides-with-nyc-police-in-clown-s-lawsuit-411382.html 2009-11-19T16:16:05Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/police-man-runs-over-light-pole-punches-officer-411240.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 FARGO, N.D. - Fargo police said a man ran over a light pole and punched a police officer in the mouth when the officer tried to arrest him. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:52:45 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/police-man-runs-over-light-pole-punches-officer-411240.html 2009-11-19T14:52:45Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/person-in-chicken-suit-ruffles-feathers-in-colo--410677.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 DURANGO, Colo. - A person in a chicken costume ruffled the feathers of Durango's city council as its members discussed rules for backyard fowl. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:49:19 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/person-in-chicken-suit-ruffles-feathers-in-colo--410677.html 2009-11-19T10:49:19Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/ny-town-decides-to-re-christmas-its-holiday-parade-410688.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - A town on New York's Long Island is hoping for better attendance at its 16th annual holiday boat parade this year by restoring "Christmas" to the event's name. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:45:18 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/ny-town-decides-to-re-christmas-its-holiday-parade-410688.html 2009-11-19T10:45:18Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/utah-teen-to-challenge-citation-for-mcdonald-s-rap-409591.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 SALT LAKE CITY - The case of one of four teens who were cited after rapping their order at a McDonald's in Utah appears headed for trial. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:45:28 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/utah-teen-to-challenge-citation-for-mcdonald-s-rap-409591.html ELIZABETH WHITE 2009-11-19T07:45:28Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/woman-leaves-40k-at-shrine-for-safekeeping-408703.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 HAGERSTOWN, Md. - A woman quietly left $40,000 worth of rare U.S. coins near a Catholic shrine forsafekeeping so the Virgin Mary could watch over her life savings while she was out of town, and apparently it worked: The money was returned to her when she got back a week later. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:07:34 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/woman-leaves-40k-at-shrine-for-safekeeping-408703.html DAVID DISHNEAU 2009-11-18T11:07:34Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/teens-taped-themselves-stealing-presents-409771.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 UPPER DARBY, Pa. - A suburban Philadelphia police chief says two teenagers are being held after officers arrested them and found video recordings they made of themselves burglarizing homes. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:59:50 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/teens-taped-themselves-stealing-presents-409771.html 2009-11-19T09:59:50Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/moldovan-soldiers-given-onions-to-fight-swine-flu-409894.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 CHISINAU, Moldova - Moldova's army is feeding its soldiers onions and garlic to help them ward off swine flu. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:50 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/moldovan-soldiers-given-onions-to-fight-swine-flu-409894.html 2009-11-19T15:30:50Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/miss-toddler-2-helps-mom-give-birth-to-brother-409311.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. - A 2-year-old in north Mississippi has done something few toddlers can: He helped his mother give birth to his brother. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:56 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/miss-toddler-2-helps-mom-give-birth-to-brother-409311.html 2009-11-18T15:01:56Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/indoor-marijuana-farm-found-near-la-police-station-409542.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 LOS ANGELES - Officials said an elaborate marijuana growing site was found in an industrial building 25 feet from the back door of the Topanga police station in Los Angeles, and three people are under arrest. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:34:30 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/indoor-marijuana-farm-found-near-la-police-station-409542.html 2009-11-19T07:34:30Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/police-mail-carrier-found-drunk-eating-noodles-409227.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 MARION, Iowa - Police in Marion and postal authorities are investigating the case of a mail carrier who was allegedly found drunk inside a residence while on the job. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:36:06 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/police-mail-carrier-found-drunk-eating-noodles-409227.html 2009-11-18T14:36:06Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/turkey-that-played-chicken-on-nj-turnpike-caught-409067.html?cxtype=rss_news_6261 JERSEY CITY, N.J. - A wild turkey that's taken up residence at a New Jersey tollbooth and spends its days scooting around 18-wheelers won't have to dodge Thanksgiving traffic. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:09:47 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyle/turkey-that-played-chicken-on-nj-turnpike-caught-409067.html SAMANTHA HENRY 2009-11-18T14:09:47Z