KATU - Weird News

Cops: Woman smuggled drugs to inmate with kiss

State police said guards at the State Correctional Institution-Mercer became suspicious when an inmate appeared to swallow something after a prolonged kiss with a visitor.

Did girlfriend of hit-and-run suspect use victims's funds for bail?

Investigators think Mallory Ewart used money raised for Gordon Patterson’s family to bail the suspected hit-and-run driver, Eugene Cellestine, out of jail. Ewart is reportedly Cellestine’s girlfriend.

Burglar stops to warm up bottle for crying baby

An 18-year-old is in police custody after he warmed up a bottle for a crying baby inside the house he was allegedly robbing.

Man who claimed disability spotted on TV show

California tax officials say an interior designer's false disability claim was uncovered when he was spotted on a home improvement television show.

Does the Duck mascot's hip-hop act put UO's deal with Disney in peril?

"I Love My Ducks" was produced and written by the student trio of Brian McAndrew, Jamie Slade and Michael Bishop. They had a fellow student wear the Duck mascot head in the video, and that's where the controversy arises.

Writing a Marion County inmate? Send a post card

Starting as soon as Jan. 1, jail officials are going to limit incoming and outgoing mail to postcards only. Current policy allows letters with no limit on the number of pages. The policy will save the county money and man-hours spent sorting through more than 1,000 pieces of general mail inmates receive each week.

Moldovan soldiers given onions to fight swine flu

Moldova's army is feeding its soldiers onions and garlic to help them ward off swine flu. Defense Ministry chief doctor Col. Sergiu Vasislita says about 0.9 ounces (25 grams) of onions and 0.5 ounces (15 grams) of garlic will be added to each soldier's daily diet.

Toddler, 2, helps mom give birth to brother

A 2-year-old in north Mississippi has done something few toddlers can: He helped his mother give birth to his brother.

Couple arrested after reporting stolen marijuana

A man and woman who reported to police that robbers stole their marijuana are now facing charges themselves.

Wild turkey found roaming free on NJ Turnpike

A wild turkey that has been playing chicken along the New Jersey Turnpike won't have to dodge Thanksgiving traffic. State Fish and Wildlife officials netted the bird Wednesday after failed attempts during the weekend.