Sheriff: Family cremated mom on BBQ, kept benefits (AP)
AP - The family of a dead elderly woman cremated her remains on a makeshift barbecue and continued collecting her retirement checks amounting to more than $25,000, authorities in Northern California said. Ramona Allmond's daughter and grandson were arrested Sunday on suspicion of embezzlement, elder abuse and disposing of a body without a permit.Publish Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:03:57 GMT
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Thou Shalt Not Steal may have been a better topic (AP)AP - Authorities are looking for two people who allegedly stole a preacher's wallet and went on a shopping spree while he was giving a sermon about showing mercy to others.
Publish Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:37:47 GMT
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Note to self: Taser no good on wild boars (AP)AP - While normally effective on people, a Hernando deputy learned the hard way that Taser stun guns do not work very well on wild boars.
Publish Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:32:59 GMT
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Suit against God thrown out over lack of address (AP)AP - A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address. State Sen. Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit last year seeking a permanent injunction against God.
Publish Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:09:46 GMT
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Dozens get gas in Wis. for 35 cents after mistake (AP)AP - Sure, gas prices have come down lately. But to 34.9 cents a gallon? That's what Kelly Joosten and dozens of other motorists paid at a Citgo station Monday. The sign advertised $3.43 for a gallon of premium fuel, but the pump cost read $0.349 a gallon.
Publish Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:48:48 GMT
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