$100 bet gets California man stuck in child swing set

VALLEJO, Calif. — A 21-year-old Northern California man was left hanging at a playground swing set overnight after he got stuck in the diaperlike seat for nine hours.

Anti-Wall Streeters inspire Halloween costumes

NEW YORK — Dressed as protesters, complete with toy megaphone, Mitch Robinson and his wife unrolled a sleeping bag and “occupied” their friends’ Halloween party. Unlike the real-life Occupy Wall Street demonstrators, they had a detailed, numbered list of demands for their hosts.

Texas rapist appears to target sorority alumnae

DALLAS — A national black sorority is urging alumnae in the Dallas area to make changes from putting away their key chains to refraining from wearing clothing linking them to the group after several rapes that appeared to target members.

Puppy spotted on boxcar rescued, finds new home

LIBERTY, S.C. — A black Labrador puppy has a new home in South Carolina after being rescued from the top of a freight train.

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JUSTICE COURT TO BE IN SESSION
to help homeless during event

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