VALLEJO, Calif.—The California Highway Patrol say a man stole a car to make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge.   Full Story

WELLINGTON, New Zealand—A sculpture of a New Zealand government minister crafted from cow manure sold for New Zealand dollars 3,080 ($2,220) on an auction Web site.   Full Story

JACKSON, Miss.—A single hole-in-one is a big enough dream for most golfers. But two in one round?   Full Story

SHERIDAN, Wyo.—Retired orthopedic surgeon Chris Smith thought his hunt was over when he bagged a white tail deer with a bow and arrow near Sheridan.   Full Story

RUMFORD, Maine—A wind-power company says a western Maine site it's been looking at is too windy for turbines.   Full Story

IOWA CITY, Iowa—Charges have been filed against three men accused of beating a man who sleepwalks after they found him asleep in one of the men's apartment.   Full Story

DULUTH, Minn.—Operating a motorized recliner while drunk apparently drives up the chair's value.   Full Story

SEOUL, South Korea—A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's license with near-daily attempts since April 2005 has finally succeeded on her 950th time.   Full Story

SALEM, Ore.—Oregon police have charged a man with drunken driving after he called 911 to report his marijuana as stolen but the dispatcher couldn't understand him because he was vomiting while on the road.   Full Story

SALEM, Ore.—Oregon police have charged a man with drunk driving after he called 911 to report his marijuana as stolen but the dispatcher couldn't understand him because he was vomiting while on the road.   Full Story