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Peacock on the prowl falls for officer's decoy, not love

Peacock on the prowl falls for officer's decoy, not love

BOSTON — A Boston police officer used an electronic mating call Monday to help capture a peacock that had escaped from a nearby zoo.
California sheriff says inmates tried to infect themselves

California sheriff says inmates tried to infect themselves

LOS ANGELES — Two groups of inmates at a Los Angeles County jail tried to infect themselves with the coronavirus by sharing water and a mask, and within two weeks 30 prisoners tested positive, authorities said Monday.
Indiana attorney general's law license suspended for groping

Indiana attorney general's law license suspended for groping

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, who has sought national attention as an anti-abortion and tough-on-crime crusader, will have his law license suspended for 30 days over allegations that he drunkenly groped a state lawmaker and thr
Man whose protective mask helped in jail escape is caught

Man whose protective mask helped in jail escape is caught

CHICAGO — Authorities have captured a man who escaped from a Chicago jail by wearing a coronavirus protective mask and pretending to be another detainee who was set for release, officials said Monday.
Haunting drama 'A Confession' puts police in ethical turmoil

Haunting drama 'A Confession' puts police in ethical turmoil

NEW YORK — Most actresses like to meet the real person who inspired the role they're about to tackle. Not Imelda Staunton. Not for her latest job.
Group says Iraqi women fighting to return home face hurdles

Group says Iraqi women fighting to return home face hurdles

BAGHDAD — Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi women who fled war and conflict are facing systemic inequalities in their fight to return to their homes, a rights report published Monday revealed about Iraq's internally displaced population.
Retirees, isolated by virus, become DJs for new radio hour

Retirees, isolated by virus, become DJs for new radio hour

NASHVILLE — Tucked away inside his room at a senior care facility, Bob Coleman knew he couldn't go out into the world with the coronavirus raging. But he could share with the world his first love — country music.
Man who sought trial by combat now wants ex-wife evaluated

Man who sought trial by combat now wants ex-wife evaluated

HARLAN, Iowa — A Kansas man who sought legal permission in Iowa to engage in a sword fight with his ex-wife is not insane but merely angry over their child custody arrangement, according to a psychological evaluation.
Jerry Stiller, comedian and 'Seinfeld' actor, dies at 92

Jerry Stiller, comedian and 'Seinfeld' actor, dies at 92

NEW YORK — Jerry Stiller, who for decades teamed with wife Anne Meara in a beloved comedy duo and then reached new heights in his senior years as the high-strung Frank Costanza on the classic sitcom “Seinfeld" and the basement-dwelling father-in-law
Rapper Nick Blixky fatally shot in NYC; no suspect arrested

Rapper Nick Blixky fatally shot in NYC; no suspect arrested

NEW YORK — Up-and-coming rapper Nick Blixky was shot and killed in New York City, police said Monday.
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