Worlds Tallest Man: Tallest man in the World

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) Bao Xishun is currently the tallest living man in the world recognized by the Guinness World Records as Ukrainian Leonid Stadnyk has refused to be measured under new guidelines. Leonid Stadnyk claims to be a towering 8 ft 5 inches tall. He is taller than Bao Xishun measuring in at 8 …. Read the original article  : Worlds Tallest Man: Tallest man in the World.

Ihio police seek bank robber who handed two $100 bills to passers-by as he ran away

Police seek bank robber who handed out $100 bills

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Police in Columbus are looking for a man they say robbed a bank near downtown, then handed two $100 bills to passers-by as he ran away. FBI Special Agent Harry Trombitas said the man robbed a Huntington Bank branch early Monday afternoon after showing … Original article on : Ihio police seek bank robber who handed two $100 bills to passers-by as he ran away.

Fla. police say man waiting to take a sobriety test takes one last swig of alcohol

Cops: Man awaiting sobriety test takes last swig

BELLEVIEW, Fla. – Authorities said a central Florida man took one last swig of alcohol while waiting to take a sobriety test. Marion County Sheriff’s deputies stopped 61-year-old Dana Seaman after noticing his car swerve three times. Seaman said he’d been drinking and agreed to a sobriety test. …. Original article  : Fla. police say man waiting to take a sobriety test takes one last swig of alcohol.

Pa. woman faces charges after authorities say she worked as stripper while on worker’s comp

Stripper accused of committing worker’s comp fraud

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. – A Pennsylvania woman is facing insurance fraud charges after authorities say she worked as a stripper while collecting worker’s compensation payments. The state Attorney General’s office said 43-year-old Christina Gamble, of Quakertown, collected thousands of dollars in insurance payments while working at C.R. Fanny’s Gentlemen’s Club …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pa. woman faces charges after authorities say she worked as stripper while on worker’s comp.

Fear the deer: 2 bucks crash into Wisconsin ale house while patrons watch Milwaukee Bucks game

Buck wild: 2 rogue deer run amok in Wis. ale house

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks’ rallying cry – “fear the deer” – turned into a punchline Sunday afternoon when two deer burst through the glass doors of a Menomonie restaurant as patrons watched a Bucks playoff game.
The first deer apparently hurt itself, bloodying its snout … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fear the deer: 2 bucks crash into Wisconsin ale house while patrons watch Milwaukee Bucks game.

Mass. woman who was born without arms or kneecaps prepares for black belt test in taekwondo

Mass. woman with no arms preparing for black belt

PEABODY, Mass. – A Massachusetts woman who was born without arms or kneecaps is preparing to test for her black belt in taekwondo. Sheila Radziewicz was scheduled to take her test next month at Bruce McCorry’s Martial Arts in Peabody. The 32-year-old brown belt, who was born …. Read the original article  : Mass. woman who was born without arms or kneecaps prepares for black belt test in taekwondo.

Man described as acting like human ‘pinball machine’ accused of smashing van into mobile homes

Man accused of smashing van into mobile homes

LAFAYETTE, Colo. – Colorado authorities said they have no idea what led a man to drive his pickup truck into three mobile homes and said a 30-year-old man was acting like a human “pinball machine.” The 30-year-old had two girls in his 1990 Chevy Astro Sunday when police …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mass. church to offer monthly worship services for dogs, and barking will not be banned

Mass. church to offer worship services for dogs

DANVERS, Mass. – A Massachusetts church is scheduled to launch a new monthly worship service – for dogs. Calvary Episcopal Church will offer later this month its first “Perfect Paws Pet Ministry” aimed at giving area pooches and their owners improved odds at getting canines into heaven. The …. Original source  : Mass. church to offer monthly worship services for dogs, and barking will not be banned.

Fla. man charged with stealing the helmet of firefighter who responded to help his ill friend

Man charged with stealing firefighter’s helmet

SEMINOLE, Fla. – A man was charged with stealing the helmet of a firefighter who responded to help his friend. The sheriff’s office reported that Seminole Fire Rescue firefighters responded to treat an ill person Sunday morning. While rescue workers were inside the home treating the sick person, authorities said … Read more : Fla. man charged with stealing the helmet of firefighter who responded to help his ill friend.

Up in smoke: NY man says fire claims gambling winnings after he returns home from casino

Up in smoke: Man wins at casino, loses it in blaze

SOLVAY, N.Y. – A Syracuse-area man’s lucky day at an upstate casino has gone up in smoke – along with his winnings. Kenneth Lamoree said he returned to his home in Solvay around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday after winning $3,200 at the Turning Stone casino in …. Original article  : Up in smoke: NY man says fire claims gambling winnings after he returns home from casino.

Runaway emu captured after leading SC cops, animal control officers, others on 10 block chase

Runaway emu captured in SC after 10 block chase

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Why did the emu cross the street? To get away from the South Carolina police officers, animal control officers and people chasing it in Rock Hill. The Herald of Rock Hill reported the 6-foot bird ran 10 blocks through the city Tuesday, chased … Read more : Runaway emu captured after leading SC cops, animal control officers, others on 10 block chase.

Man who befriended high school athletes and asked for piggyback rides arrested in Oregon

Man who asked athletes for piggyback rides jailed

TUALATIN, Ore. – A man who befriended high school athletes in Washington and Oregon and asked them for piggyback rides has been arrested in Tualatin. Police told KGW they arrested the man at a hotel on Monday on a drug-related warrant from Mount Vernon, Wash. An officer had [..] Read the original article: here.

Growling sea lion pup captured after hiding under San Diego police car for 4 hours

Growling sea lion pup pulled from under police car

SAN DIEGO – A sea lion pup has been captured after hiding under a San Diego police car for four hours in the middle of a road.
Police Sgt. Jack Knish says officers got a call about 4 a.m. Wednesday that the pup was crossing a street in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Growling sea lion pup captured after hiding under San Diego police car for 4 hours.

Pakistan and the US to cooperate in Time Square bomb plot investigation;

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the US were in close contact over Faisal Shahzad case while there were reports on Wednesday that a special team of US investigators have reached Islamabad to further dig out the matter in collaboration with Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies.

Meanwhile arrest of Faisal Shahzad have sparked outrage in Pakistan, especially among his family …. Read the original article  : Pakistan and the US to cooperate in Time Square bomb plot investigation;.

Alaska woman’s gun stolen after she accidentally leaves it in a public restroom

Woman’s gun stolen after leaving it in restroom

JUNEAU, Alaska – A 24-year-old Juneau woman went into a public restroom packing heat and left burned. The Juneau Police Department reports Veronica Valle-Arnes was carrying a Ruger .380 – a small pocket pistol – worth about $400 with her Friday night.
She told police she took the gun … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Alaska woman’s gun stolen after she accidentally leaves it in a public restroom.

Mysterious pair of prowling peacocks have police, motorists on alert in Ohio town

Ohio police warn of mysterious pair of peacocks

FAIRFIELD, Ohio – Two peacocks strutting their stuff have motorists on alert in one Ohio community. Police in Fairfield Township north of Cincinnati said more than a dozen people have called 911 in the last month to report they spotted the flamboyant birds. Police Chief Richard St. John …. Original source  : Mysterious pair of prowling peacocks have police, motorists on alert in Ohio town.

Ohio police say woman tried to rob bank with officer behind her, then attempts to eat note

Police: Woman attempts robbery, tries to eat note

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Authorities in Ohio said a woman tried to rob a bank with a note and then attempted to eat it once she saw a uniformed officer in line behind her. FBI Special Agent Harry Trombitas said the woman wearing sunglasses handed the teller the note … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ohio police say woman tried to rob bank with officer behind her, then attempts to eat note.

For charity, White Castle offers scented candles that give off aroma of its famous burgers

Candles offer a whiff of White Castle’s burgers

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fans of White Castle’s oniony hamburgers have a new way to indulge without any calorie guilt: a scented candle infused with the burgers’ aroma.
The Columbus, Ohio-based fast-food chain this week introduced candles that smell like its Slider burgers in a promotion with Autism Speaks. Proceeds …. Source  : For charity, White Castle offers scented candles that give off aroma of its famous burgers.

South Korean woman ready to hit streets after getting driver’s license on 960th try in 5 years

South Korean driver earns license on 960th try

SEOUL, South Korea – A South Korean woman who earned a driver’s license after 960 tries is ready to buy a car and get behind the wheel.
Yonhap news agency reported Thursday that 69-year-old Cha Sa-soon passed the driving part of the test last month on her 10th try. … Original source on Gaea Times at : South Korean woman ready to hit streets after getting driver’s license on 960th try in 5 years.