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Offbeat Ore. city's concrete police pig back in pink (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 8:44 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 25, 2013 at 8:43 AM PDT

The Astoria Police Department's concrete pig is back in the pink and ready for another 20 years of duty.

Offbeat Ha-ha! Store turns bumbling videotaped burglar into TV ad (Video)

By Associated Press Published: Apr 24, 2013 at 2:53 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 24, 2013 at 3:14 PM PDT

A Northern California grocery store owner is trying to profit from a suspected thief's botched burglary attempt that was caught on video and went viral.

Offbeat Giant elephant bird egg fetches $101,813 at auction

By Associated Press Published: Apr 24, 2013 at 9:25 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 24, 2013 at 9:44 AM PDT

A massive, partly fossilized egg laid by a now-extinct elephant bird has sold for more than double its estimate at a London auction.

Offbeat Mormon bishop with Samurai sword runs off attacker

By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 8:02 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 24, 2013 at 7:41 AM PDT

A Samurai sword-wielding Mormon bishop helped a neighbor woman escape a Tuesday morning attack by a man who had been stalking her.

Offbeat More than 100 'Zombies' invade college campus (Photo Gallery)

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 9:27 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013 at 9:26 PM PDT

You can learn a lot from a zombie.

Offbeat Will copycat 'Kitten Bowl' outdo 'Puppy Bowl'? Stay tuned

By SUE MANNING, Associated Press Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 11:50 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013 at 2:36 PM PDT

The Puppy Bowl, a fixture on Animal Planet during the Super Bowl for nearly a decade, will have new competition next year from the Kitten Bowl, the Hallmark Channel announced this month.

Offbeat 5 years later, man reunited with bird he lost in divorce

By Associated Press Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 9:01 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013 at 12:07 PM PDT

A Great Falls man who lost his macaw in a divorce more than five years ago has been reunited with the bird, thanks to an observant friend.

Offbeat Photos: Bounty of buds at 'Seattle's Largest 420 Party' (Photo Gallery)

By Joshua Lewis Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 7:45 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013 at 9:05 AM PDT

Offbeat Huckleberry crowned most 'Beautiful Bulldog' (Photo Gallery)

By BARBARA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 1:03 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 22, 2013 at 2:36 PM PDT

If at first you don't succeed, wipe the slobber off and try again. Just ask 4-year-old pup Huckleberry, who's been crowned this year's "Beautiful Bulldog."

Offbeat Woman has close encounter with circus tiger in bathroom

By Associated Press Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM PDT

A central Kansas woman likely won't remember her first circus for the clowns or performances - it'll be the tiger in the bathroom.

Offbeat Photos: Record Store Day draws crowds in Seattle (Photo Gallery)

By Joshua Lewis Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 7:48 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 22, 2013 at 7:48 AM PDT

Offbeat Affidavit: Maine hermit carried bacon, syrup, $395

By Associated Press Published: Apr 21, 2013 at 11:48 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 21, 2013 at 11:48 AM PDT

Since his arrest, accused burglar Christopher Knight has attracted a telephoned marriage proposal and a stranger's offer to bail him out.

Offbeat Having a ball: Fan catches 2 homers at single game

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Published: Apr 19, 2013 at 3:52 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 19, 2013 at 3:52 AM PDT

Zack Hample leads the majors in hogging home run balls.

Offbeat Wallabies on the loose in Austria - yes, Austria

By Associated Press Published: Apr 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM PDT

Volunteers are searching for a pair of wallabies hopping through Austria - yes, Austria.

Offbeat New app helps Icelanders avoid accidental incest

By JENNA GOTTLIEB, Associated Press Published: Apr 18, 2013 at 9:12 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 18, 2013 at 9:12 AM PDT

In Iceland, a country with a population of 320,000 where most everyone is distantly related, inadvertently kissing cousins is a real risk.