Elephant Trio Escapes Missouri Circus
The elephants got spooked by a loud noise and ran into the parking lot, meandering between cars and leaving a few dented. Handlers in St. Charles County, Mo., finally rounded them up.
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University Of Baltimore Offers Incentive To Graduate
Fewer than 20 percent of students at the University of Baltimore graduate in four years. According to the Daily Record, if students graduate on time, their final semester is free.
More Than A Dozen Missing After Fatal Washington Mudslide
An enormous mudslide in Snohomish County in Washington flattened a neighborhood and killed at least three people. Correspondent Martin Kaste speaks with NPR's Arun Rath about the latest.
Fatal Accident Fuels Safety Concerns On Hollywood's Sets
On Feb. 20, Sarah Jones was killed in an accident on the set of the film Midnight Rider. But Jones wasn't a stuntwoman who might expect to face a high degree of danger — she was a camera assistant.
Attack At The Navy Yard: Gunman And 12 Victims Killed
Authorities have released a partial list of victims. The dead suspect was identified as Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old, full-time Navy reservist from New York.
Romney's Job In Idaho: Prevent GOP Voters From Veering 'Wild Right'
Idaho is one of a few states where failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney can still be an effective campaigner. Romney has been stumping there for Gov. Butch Otter and Rep. Mike Simpson. Both are facing May primary challenges from Tea Party candidates.
Infections With 'Nightmare Bacteria' Are On The Rise In U.S. Hospitals
Federal health officials warned that a dangerous group of superbugs has become increasingly common in hospitals. The bacteria are said to be resistant to virtually all antibiotics.
Ex-Aide's Emails May Taint Wisconsin Governor's Political Ambitions
A court released 27,000 emails from a former aide to Scott Walker who was convicted of using her job to do illegal campaign work. The emails surface amid the GOP rising star's re-election campaign.
Tattoo Of Handgun Triggers Call To Police
Michael Smith has tattoo of a gun on his stomach. This week, he woke up to a crew cutting trees, so he went out tell them to stop — with his shirt off. A bit later he woke up again — to a SWAT team.
Man Finds More Than A Nest Egg At Flea Market
A scrap metal dealer bought a golden egg at a flea market for $14,000 and planned to melt it for a profit. But he discovered it was a Faberge egg — given by Alexander III to his empress in 1887.