April 24, 2014

Weird, wacky, worldwide news

Grace Fendrick
Staff Writer

There are many stories circulating around such a big world, and not all of them are worthy of the front page. Here are some interesting, unique, and downright weird stories:
  • A child was happily stuck inside of a claw machine in Lincoln, Nebraska. He entered the machine through the prize door; he even got to keep one of the prizes!
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  • German shepherd called to jury duty in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The letter requesting him was addressed to the dog, IV Griner, instead of his owner, Barrett Griner IV. Although he did not serve in the jury, he almost took a big bite out of crime.
  • High School senior Patrick Farves was suspended for three days for asking Miss America, Nina Davuluri, to prom when she visited their school to speak on the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Davuluri has reportedly contacted the school asking them to reconsider their punishment.
  • Joey Polk and his two cousins pulled in a “ginormous” 805 pound shark in Milton, Florida.
  • Don’t moose with it! A Maine couple was attacked by a moose while snowmobiling.
  • A New Jersey woman was reunited with her dog and her flat screen T.V. on April 19. Her furry friend and television were stolen after she went on a first date with a man who she met online. The police are investigating the situation.