Weird News
'The meth lab was over ... in the den. That's actually our TV room now.'
Police hit the jackpot when they found the makings of a methamphetamine lab in the backyard of a Eugene home on Cinnamon Avenue. Two years later, Ethan Clark and his family moved in. If your home was an ex-meth lab, would you even know it?
Prosecutor seeks life sentence for Amanda Knox
Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for Seattle student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game - charges Knox dismissed as "pure fantasy."
Wash. couple pleads guilty in animal-cruelty 'ring'
Jason and Serenna Larsen have pleaded guilty to six felony counts of first-degree animal cruelty in Everett, Wash., court Friday. If convicted, each could be sentenced to up to 12 months in prison.
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.
Police: Suspect bailed out by victim's fundraiser
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.