13 taken to hospitals after Denver bus crash; police say driver may have fallen asleepSeptember 24th, 2009 13 taken to hospitals after Denver bus crashDENVER — Authorities say a mass-transit bus struck a light pole during the morning commute in Denver, sending 13 people to hospitals, including the driver. Police say none of the injuries in the Thursday crash appeared to be life-threatening.
Hartford, Conn., mayor and 3 others arraigned for alleged roles in corruption probeSeptember 8th, 2009 Hartford mayor arraigned on extortion chargeHARTFORD, Conn. — The mayor of Hartford, Conn., and three others charged in a corruption investigation last week have made a brief appearance before a state judge.
Ore. man charged with drunk driving after falling asleep in car at McDonald's drive-thruAugust 26th, 2009 Man's drive-thru doze leads to DUI chargesCORVALLIS, Ore. — Authorities said a 27-year-old man has been charged with drunk driving after he fell asleep in his car at a McDonald's drive-thru.
Conn. landlord accused of killing cat with pellet gun, shovel over tenant's unpaid $25 feeAugust 5th, 2009 Conn. landlord accused of killing cat over $25 feeBANTAM, Conn. — A Connecticut landlord has been accused of using a pellet gun to kill a cat on his property because the tenant didn't pay a $25 fee for it.
Grime doesn't pay: Australian police nab suspected car thief asleep at the wheel in a car washAugust 3rd, 2009 Suspected Aussie thief caught napping in car washADELAIDE, Australia — Police say they have arrested a suspected car thief whom they caught napping at the wheel of a stolen car. South Australia Police say the 30-year-old man drove the Audi convertible into an automatic car wash early Monday and apparently fell asleep.
Snakes in an SUV: Conn. police say driver crashes after snakes escape from his pants pocketsJuly 28th, 2009 Conn. police: Snakes on loose in SUV cause crashHARTFORD, Conn. — Police say two pet baby snakes escaped from a 20-year-old man's pants pockets as he was driving, leading to a car crash in Hartford, Conn.
Police: 100 canaries seized, 19 people arrested in Conn. bird fighting ringJuly 27th, 2009 100 canaries seized in Conn. bird fighting ringSHELTON, Conn.
Swarming ants kill Bolivian farmworker who fell sleep under treeJuly 21st, 2009 Bolivian farmworker killed by antsLA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivian police say that a 42-year-old man who fell asleep under an ant-infested tree has been killed by insect bites. Beni city Police Chief Rolando Ramos says that farmworker Santiago Ortiz apparently had been drinking before sitting down beneath a Palo Santo tree — a type noted for its aromatic wood and for hosting a particularly aggressive sort of ant.
Conn. lawmaker reinstated to leadership post after being cleared in freezing death of womanJuly 2nd, 2009 Conn. lawmaker reinstated to leadership postHARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut legislator has been reinstated to his leadership post after a state prosecutor determined there was insufficient evidence to charge him in connection with the January freezing death of a Rocky Hill woman.
La. police say burglar tried to rob church, but fell asleep in church's guest apartmentJune 30th, 2009 Police: Accused church burglar caught catching ZsPONCHATOULA, La. — Sleeping in church is bad during the sermon, but even worse when a burglar does it on the job.
Indiana lawyer apologizes for being found in trash can after night of drinkingJune 19th, 2009 Indiana lawyer found asleep in trash canJEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — An Indiana lawyer who was found asleep headfirst in a neighbor's trash can after a night of drinking has apologized and says he's embarrassed.
NJ blogger surrenders on charges of inciting injury over posts about Conn. lawmakersJune 11th, 2009 Blogger surrenders on Conn. lawmaker threat chargeHARTFORD, Conn.
Search for missing Missouri 3-year-old enters its 3rd day; boy wandered away from homeMay 6th, 2009 Search for missing Mo. 3-year-old enters 3rd dayST.
Police, volunteers resume search for toddler who wandered away from rural Mo. homeMay 5th, 2009 Mo. police search for missing 3-year-oldARCADIA, Mo. — Police in Missouri have renewed their search for a 3-year-old boy who wandered out of his rural home in an area dotted with ponds and creeks.
Finding of shoe raises hope as searchers look for 3-year-old who wandered from rural Mo. homeMay 5th, 2009 Mo. police, volunteers search for missing boyARCADIA, Mo. — The discovery of a child's tennis shoe has raised hopes as police and volunteers in Missouri renew their search for a 3-year-old boy who wandered out of his rural home.
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