Thieves Steal Fake Painting
Police got wind of a potential art heist from an Italian church, so they replaced the valuable painting with a copy.
Strange News
3 Billboards In Baltimore: How One Woman Is Trying To Find Her Sister's Killer
Jennifer Carrieri's twin was shot and murdered in an empty parking lot in 1996, but nobody knows why. This year, Carrieri put up billboards in Baltimore, Md., in the hopes of solving the cold case.
Arthur Dubois Is A 72-Year-Old Grandfather — And A Newly Discovered Hip-Hop Artist
The Chicago native's beats went viral this week after videos of his trap music started circulating on social media.
Nebraska County Owes $28.1 Million After Wrongfully Imprisoning Six People For Murder
Gage County, Neb. owes $28.1 million to six people who were imprisoned in 1989 for another man's murder. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Lincoln Journal Star reporter Chris Dunker about the case.
Good Samaritan Returns Lost Lottery Ticket. The Man Who Bought It Wins Jackpot
A New Jersey man is basking in the good fortune of a $273 million lottery jackpot win that wouldn't have happened without the kindness of a stranger. He's trying to find that person to reward them.
What We Know About The Deaths Of 21 Horses At The Santa Anita Racetrack
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rick Baedeker, executive director of the California Horse Racing Board, about the situation at the Santa Anita racetrack, where 21 horses died this season.
Do Hipsters Really Look Alike? MIT Article Confirms It
MIT's online magazine suggested hipsters look alike. The New York Daily News reports one man demanded his photo be removed from the article. Turns out, it wasn't him — proving hipsters look alike.
FBI Struggles To Return Artifacts Seized From Indiana Farm To Their Rightful Homes
The FBI seized over 7,000 cultural artifacts from a farm in Indiana and are trying to return them back where they belong. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with FBI agent Tim Carpenter about that effort.
Ethiopian Family Has Hand-Fed Packs Of Hyenas For Decades
Hyenas are often portrayed as ruthless creatures. But a family in Ethiopia has been hand-feeding packs of hyenas for decades.
Filipino Authorities Find More Than 1,500 Smuggled Turtles And Tortoises
Some of the animals were wrapped in duct tape, some were mixed into luggage items such as clothing, shoes and cookies. A passenger coming from Hong Kong left the animals at the airport.