WELLINGTON, New Zealand—New Zealanders who for decades have endured jokes about being outnumbered 20-to-1 by sheep have a new farm animal majority to worry about: cows.   Full Story

NEW CASTLE, Del.—New Castle County Police said a man pointed a gun at a neighbor who was shoveling snow on Saturday at the Hampton Walk Apartments.   Full Story

SHORELINE, Wash.—Sheriff's deputies said a 17-year-old boy crashed his parents' car through the doors of Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, then drove it down the hall.   Full Story

DEFIANCE, Ohio—An Ohio fire department says the smell of decaying radishes prompted calls from residents worried about a possible gas leak.   Full Story

FLINT, Mich.—Authorities said a man accused of stealing a car then reporting it stolen remains in custody after telling police he was robbed at gunpoint while trying to buy crack cocaine with a credit card.   Full Story

TOLEDO, Ohio—A strip club in Ohio has raised $1,000 for Haitian earthquake relief during what was billed as "Lap dances for Haiti.   Full Story

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—An Alaska dentist has given a bald eagle a unique beak—using a temporary crown, sticky poster putty and yellow highlighter.   Full Story

RIVERTON, Wyo.—Police say a man suspected of stealing a bottle of Schnapps from a Wyoming grocery store didn't have the best escape route planned.   Full Story

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PORTLAND, Ore.—If you trust a rodent to predict when winter will end, how about an ape to guide your Super Bowl winner selection?   Full Story

GALESBURG, Ill.—Central Illinois mechanic Dana Underwood makes the nooks and crannies of a car sound like a small-animal zoo.   Full Story