A driver found out the Petersburg, Kentucky snowman’s lowest snowball covered a stump when they attempted to run a vehicle into “Frosty.”
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Mayor faces backlash for allegedly forcing an officer named ‘Jose’ to go by ‘Joseph’
Dennis Brown — the embattled mayor of Tonasket, Washington — allegedly required an officer named “Jose”to use the name “Joseph” in interactions with the public. Brown has denied the allegations.
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‘Bird Box Challenge’ crash: Teen was driving with eyes covered, police say
Police in Utah say a teen driver covered her eyes and participated in the so-called “Bird Box Challenge” when she crashed into another vehicle Monday.
A tiny town has been overrun with ‘cute’ but confused seals
The small Canadian town ofRoddickton-Bide Arm is teeming with seals that have wanderedinland after a sudden freeze cut off their access to water.
Video appears to show small dog being dragged from electric scooter, police investigating
Police are investigating a possible case of animal cruelty after a graphic video appeared to showa persondragging a dog behind an electric scooter.
Working without pay during shutdown, more TSA agents are calling in sick
The Transportation Security Administration has reported an increase in employees calling off since a partial government shutdownbeginning Dec. 22 left TSApersonnelworking without pay.
IRS to take taxpayer’s money in a shutdown but not issue refunds, plan says
As a partial government shutdown approaches its two-week point, concerns are growing that a heavily-impacted IRS will delay issuing taxpayer refunds.
Old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dance video goes viral as supporters mock shaming attempt
Supporters say the college-era clip depicts a young and relatable Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Beyond Times Square: 5 weird things American cities are dropping this New Year’s Eve
The iconic ball in Times Square, isn’t the only thing dropping on New Year’s Eve. Among the things American cities are dropping: a huge guitar, a piñata and ‘The Bologna Ranger.’
Startled cop meets kangaroo named Scooby-Roo during traffic stop
Officer Phil Harvey of the Norwood Police Department, which serves a Cincinnati suburb, says he met the “adorable” Kangaroo during a traffic stop.