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Maine groundhog gets a fire safety lecture after false alarm in Auburn

Crews responded to the call and found no fire or smoke at the scene, just a very confused rodent.

Strangers call 911 to report children selling lemonade, police become paying customers

Someone called 911 to report two brothers who were running a lemonade stand, but their plan backfired when the emergency responders became happy customers.

Woman who banned herself from casino sneaks in, wins jackpot before being kicked out

A woman who banned herself from Pennsylvania casinos for life was escorted out of one last week after she sneaked in and won a slot machine jackpot.

Fan runs onto court during Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals game, tries to take selfie with Wemby

One of the more confusing and talked-about moments of Game 1 of the NBA Finals came when a fan ran onto the court during the second half.

Three found with 51 barracudas hidden in cooler off Key West, FWC says

Florida wildlife officers say three people were caught with dozens of illegally harvested great barracudas during a patrol off Key West.

Longaberger Basket Building in Newark listed for sale at $8.5 million

One of Central Ohio’s most recognizable -- and most unusual -- buildings is on the market.

Was a rare bird just spotted in Ohio for the first time?

A bird rarely seen in North America was apparently spotted in Ohio, of all places recently.

Emu returned to owners after highway adventure on Eastern Shore

An escaped emu wandered near the Salisbury Bypass before Maryland troopers captured it and returned it to its owners unharmed.

Watch: Snake tries to escape from owl's grasp

File this one under "What do we file this under?"The ABC 6 Arizona Animals Bureau stumbled across a weird video on Facebook on Wednesday.Upon further investigat

Kitten rescued from Destin storm drain, adopted by Fire Rescue captain

A kitten was rescued from a storm drain in Destin and now has a new home.

Man sues Pokémon Company, Nintendo of America for professor certification

Owens is seeking at least $341,000 in damages.

Ohio man wins lottery twice in a month, says his prayers 'have truly been answered'

Lightning really can strike twice -- and for one Ohio man, it struck at the scratch-off counter of his go-to gas station.

Man wins lottery for the 18th time

An Idaho man is on a nearly 30-year hot streak when it comes to playing the lottery, recently earning his 18th win.

Wild fox spotted with mouth full of hot dogs in case involving stolen BBQ goods: police

A wild fox tried to "conceal the evidence" after it snagged a mouthful of hot dogs during a cookout in Canada, according to authorities.

Museum receives traffic ticket in mail for car on display

The museum has requested a hearing to contest the citation.

WATCH: Catholic children teach Pope Leo XIV viral '6-7' hand sign

A group of about 1,000 Catholic children appeared to teach Pope Leo XIV the popular "6-7" hand sign at the Vatican during the weekend.

What's the buzz? Bees swarm White House grounds

A swarm of bees temporarily took over part of the White House grounds on Friday after thousands of the insects gathered on the North Lawn.

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Steamtown prepares for massive crowds as Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 chugs closer

In less than a week, the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 will be in Scranton, and the staff at Steamtown is getting ready for the crowd.“There will be lines of peopl

Child found safe in Puerto Rico, Scranton man in custody after custody dispute

A Scranton man accused of taking his 6-year-old son to Puerto Rico in violation of a custody order has been located and taken into custody, according to the Lac

Three-alarm fire destroys Victorian-style home in Sunbury

Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a massive three-alarm fire that heavily damaged a Victorian-style home in Sunbury on Tuesday evening.The fire broke

Know before you go: Parking, traffic details for Big Boy locomotive reunion in Scranton

Thousands of rail fans are expected to visit downtown Scranton later this month for the historic reunion of Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 and Steamtown Nationa

Exeter man jailed without bail on child rape charges

An Exeter man has been charged with multiple felony sex offenses involving a child, according to the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department.Police said Kristop

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Strangers call 911 to report children selling lemonade, police become paying customers

Fan runs onto court during Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals game, tries to take selfie with Wemby

Longaberger Basket Building in Newark listed for sale at $8.5 million

Three found with 51 barracudas hidden in cooler off Key West, FWC says

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Lord of the Rings-themed Airbnb opens in the Poconos, inviting guests into the Shire

A new Lord of the Rings-inspired Airbnb in the Jim Thorpe area is inviting guests to step into the Shire, turning a rustic cabin into a space designed for fans

Ohio senior prom king, 17, denied entry to dance after forgetting free ticket

His mother said family members were not permitted to pick up tickets for students.

Does a psychedelic trip change your brain? New 'magic mushrooms' research

A new study says a psychedelic trip may physically change your brain and could explain why some people note benefits from the experience.

Mother's Day spending expected to hit record $38 billion

Mother's Day is among the biggest shopping holidays of the year.

4-year-old DMV piano prodigy to be among youngest to play at Carnegie Hall

He appears as a normal 4-year-old running and jumping but his love and talent for music will make his debut at Carnegie Hall.

'A once-in-50 million catch': Split-color lobster found in Cape Cod waters

A rare split-color lobster caught off Cape Cod is getting a second life as an educational exhibit instead of ending up on a dinner plate.

GALLERY: Nashville Zoo welcomes 50th clouded leopard cub

GALLERY: Nashville Zoo welcomes 50th clouded leopard cub

Thirsty manatee stops by Florida police dock for a fresh-water rinse-off drink

Swimming around all day in Florida's oceans caused a manatee to work up quite a thirst — and steal some fresh water.

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Offbeat"

Was a rare bird just spotted in Ohio for the first time?

Emu returned to owners after highway adventure on Eastern Shore

Wild fox spotted with mouth full of hot dogs in case involving stolen BBQ goods: police

Kitten rescued from Destin storm drain, adopted by Fire Rescue captain