NJ gov., mayor channel Seinfeld in video parody
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and the mayor of New Jersey's largest city are channeling the Seinfeld-Newman rivalry in a video parody that spoofs the mayor's heroics and Christie's vice presidential potential....
Workers go trash-picking for Mass. woman's rings
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) -- An Attleboro, Mass., woman is praising the city's trash collection company after its workers helped her dig through mountains of stinking garbage to find five valuable rings she inadvertently threw away, including her engagement and wedding bands....
Zimbabwe politician drives off in motor show car
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- State prosecutors in Zimbabwe say an opposition politician at a Ford Motor Company car show got into the latest model on display and drove it away. He faces car theft charges in court next month....
Ex-teacher charged with stealing Ohio prom money
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- A former high school teacher in southwest Ohio has been charged with stealing money meant for a school prom in a cash-strapped district....
Man freed on bond but must write book reports
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) -- A man charged in an undercover sting operation in Northern California that ended in gunfire has been ordered released on bond on the condition that he read and write book reports....
Cops: NY man shoots friend in leg at his request
STOCKHOLM, N.Y. (AP) -- Authorities say a northern New York man had his friend shoot him in the leg with a rifle because he wanted to know what it feels like to be shot....
Dozens of flyswatters wash up on Alaska beaches
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) -- Dozens of fly swatters bearing logos of collegiate and professional sports teams have been washing up on the beaches of an Alaska island....
French mystery: Hair dryers mailed to New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- A mysterious benefactor in Paris is spreading love, cash and hair appliances along a rugged stretch of New Zealand....
