Reuters - While thousands of Palestinians flooded into Egypt to stock up on food, fuel and other staples after Islamist militants breached the border, one man bought a lion cub and a monkey to smuggle back home.

A small-town mayor accused of secretly keeping her neighbor's dog after telling them the pet died has resigned.

AP - Like many a lady of a certain age, Tiki feels the cold these days.

Grace Saenz-Lopez apologized Friday to Alice residents and said she believed her actions were in the dog's best interest.

AP - A small-town mayor accused of secretly keeping her neighbors' dog after telling them the pet died has resigned, and a judge is set to decide custody of the Shih Tzu.

Reuters - Motorists in northern Mexico who are caught dabbing on lipstick, shaving or carrying a pet at the wheel will now face hefty fines as authorities try to cut down on traffic accidents.

AP - In front of a shuttered Chinatown store, artist Nate Hill rummaged through a pile of trash, fishing for the tools of his craft in someone else's garbage.

AP - Brace yourself for more wintry weather. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Saturday, leading the groundhog to forecast six more weeks of winter.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Saturday, leading the groundhog to forecast six more weeks of winter.

Hitting a hole-in-one is hard enough. Now consider that Leo Fiyalko is 92 years old and blind. "I was just trying to put the ball on the green," he said.

Reuters - America's most famous groundhog emerged from his burrow early on Saturday and declared that winter will last another six weeks.

AP - A bank robbery suspect whose "Hobo Bandit" appearance inspired a bank teller to paint his portrait has been arrested, police said.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Staffers at the aquarium at Minnesota s Mall of America had to act fast to prevent on...

Three 13-year-old girls accused of throwing french fries during lunchtime at their school were cited for "hurling missiles," ...

AP - A collection agency tried to collect a $16.96 debt with an letter that addressed its recipient with a four-letter word for excrement. "Dear S---," began the letter attempting to collect from an old record club membership. The word was spelled out in the letter, which arrived in an envelope addressed to "S--- Face."

By Zach Lowe, The Stamford Advocate, Conn. Feb. 1--STAMFORD -- Police arrested a Bridgeport man who posted an ad on Craigslist.org boasting about the "A plus" marijuana he had for sale, authorities said yesterday.