A Steamy Arrest
In Sweden, an off-duty police officer noticed a fugitive in the same sauna and called for backup to arrest the man.
Strange News
Heinz Launches 'Kranch'
Heinz has a new combination of ketchup and ranch dressing: Kranch.
Beware: Monday's News Stories May Not Be What They seem
Because Monday was April Fool's Day, some news stories on the day after may be hard to trust. Does anyone really think former FBI chief James Comey is running for president, as he tweeted?
More Flamingos Are Flocking to Mumbai Than Ever Before. The Reason Could be Sewage
There is an almost three-fold increase in the flamingo population in Mumbai, India. Rahul Khot, assistant director at the Bombay Natural History Society, tells NPR his speculations as to why.
A Game of Thrones Fan Traveled To The Arctic As Part Of A Worldwide Scavenger Hunt
HBO created a world-wide scavenger hunt to promote the last season of Game of Thrones. Josefine Wallenå of Sweden drove eight hours in her quest to find the Iron Throne.
Perfect Inauguration Music: The Star Wars Theme
The Russian city of Belgorod elected a mayor. The city cultural director wanted stirring music for the inauguration and chose the Star Wars theme. She said later she didn't realize it was American.
Totenator Vs. Terminator
A meme featuring a short video of NPR's Nina Totenberg walking up to Arnold Schwarzenegger and sticking a microphone in his face took off this week.
At The European Gull Screeching Championship, Seagulls Don't Ruffle Anyone's Feathers
The European Gull Screeching Championship was just held on the Belgian coast. Jan Seys of the Flanders Marine Institute says it was organized to shed a good light on the often-hated birds.
Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Moose Hunter
Park rangers told him his hovercraft wasn't allowed on a river that ran through national conservation areas in Alaska. The highest court in the land disagreed.
A Fish Out Of Water (And On The Golf Course)
A bird dropped a fish onto a golf course in Tampa during an event. An onlooker rushed onto the grass, rescued the fish as it flopped around, and dropped it right back into the pond.