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Offbeat McDonald's employee spots her stolen car in drive-thru

By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2013 at 6:58 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 6:58 AM PDT

A Kennewick woman whose car was stolen from her apartment complex saw the stolen SUV hours later - in the drive-thru of the McDonald's restaurant where she works.

Offbeat Chef planning to feast on invading cicadas

By Associated Press Published: May 15, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2013 at 8:32 AM PDT

A chef in Connecticut is looking forward to the upcoming cicada invasion, and the chance to try out a few recipes for the insects.

Offbeat City sues parking meter 'Robin Hoods'

By Associated Press Published: May 15, 2013 at 7:51 AM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2013 at 7:51 AM PDT

The city of Keene, N.H., has sued a group that feeds change into parking meters that are about to expire, saying members are harassing enforcement officers.

Offbeat Intruder charged in overnight feast at supermarket

By Associated Press Published: May 14, 2013 at 8:02 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 8:02 AM PDT

Authorities in Kentucky have charged a man who officers say had an overnight feast in a closed supermarket outside Louisville.

Offbeat Cop trying to help cat in tree needs fire department rescue

By Associated Press Published: May 14, 2013 at 8:10 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 8:10 AM PDT

Authorities say a New York police officer who went after a cat stuck in a tree got caught himself and needed a little help getting back down to the ground.

Offbeat Photos: Seattle's Corgi Meet Up (Photo Gallery)

By Joshua Lewis Published: May 13, 2013 at 10:43 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 1:05 PM PDT

Offbeat Watch: Bowie's 'Space Oddity' performed...in space! (Video)

By Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: May 13, 2013 at 7:45 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 8:10 AM PDT

Commander Chris Hadfield's video dispatches from the International Space Station have captured the hearts of space nerds (and regular people) worldwide, as he's explained how even basic tasks like dental care function without gravity. But it's his most recent video, where the Canadian musician and explorer performed a classic hit by David Bowie, that has drawn attention to his array of talents and generally friendly nature.

Offbeat UN's new weapon to fight hunger: edible insects (Photo Gallery)

By FRANCES D'EMILIO Associated Press Published: May 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM PDT

The U.N. has new weapons to fight hunger, boost nutrition and reduce pollution, and they might be crawling or flying near you right now: edible insects.

Offbeat Derelict mom books tell blunt truths about parenting

By LEANNE ITALIE,Associated Press Published: May 11, 2013 at 3:33 PM PDT Last Updated: May 11, 2013 at 3:33 PM PDT

The authors behind a fresh round of parenting books love their munchkins, to be sure, but there's something about the scorched earth narrative that sells memoirish parenting books these days.

Offbeat Say what? Woman accused of hitting deputy to stop smoking

By Associated Press Published: May 10, 2013 at 8:08 AM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 2:08 PM PDT

A California woman has been arrested for investigation of battery after she allegedly slapped a sheriff's deputy because she wanted to go to jail in order to stop smoking.

Offbeat Watch: Kiss cam at baseball game catches breakup (Video)

By KIMATV.com Staff Published: May 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 9:52 AM PDT

"At the Fresno Grizzlies game on May 3, 2013, we learn that not every relationship was meant to be put on the Jumbo-tron, but they all have a happy ending when Parker, the official mascot of the Fresno Grizzlies is there to help mend a broken heart."

Offbeat Miracles happen: Woman survives harpoon shooting

By STAN LEHMAN, Associated Press Published: May 9, 2013 at 7:35 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 7:36 AM PDT

A 28-year-old woman miraculously survived after her husband accidentally shot her in the mouth with a harpoon, Brazilian officials said Wednesday.

Offbeat Cemetery officials ban profanity on rapper's headstone

By Associated Press Published: May 9, 2013 at 7:41 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 7:41 AM PDT

Commissioners at a Massachusetts cemetery have said no to profanity on headstones.

Offbeat Treasury Secretary's loopy signature improving (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 8, 2013 at 7:34 AM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 7:47 AM PDT

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew may not have succeeded yet in getting a grand budget bargain with Congress, but at least his handwriting is improving. And it is expected to be even better when the time comes for him to affix his "Jacob Lew" to the nation's currency.

Offbeat Watch: 2 weeks of fascinating, record-setting weather

By Scott Sistek Published: May 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM PDT

Did you know a baseball game at Denver's Coors Field set a record on April 23 for the coldest game time temperature on record? Just 23 degrees. It broke the record set... the week before in Denver at 28. Chicago had held the record at 29 before that pair of chilly games.