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Man Wins Contest With 1,528-Pound Pumpkin

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) -- Thad Starr's giant pumpkin really began putting on weight in August - a lot of weight.

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Church Thief Caught on Tape

Church Thief Caught on Tape

ALBANY, NY -- A thief was caught on tape stealing from a New York church, and church members fear he may strike again.

Parents Say Doll Gives Islamic Message

Parents Say Doll Gives Islamic Message

TULSA, OK -- Parents are outraged about the messages they say are coming from a child's toy.

Airport Alligator

Airport Alligator

NAPLES, FL -- An alligator made its way out onto the runway at the airport in Naples, and didn't want to leave, nearly causing disaster for one pilot who almost hit it.

Batdog

Batdog

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- It's almost Halloween.  Cynthia Enuton of Jacksonville is already playing dress-up.  She sent in MyLights of her Pekingese dog, Xia, dressed up as batdog.  She says Xia talks.

'Rayhawk' Haircut Gets Student In Hot Water

'Rayhawk' Haircut Gets Student In Hot Water

PALMETTO, FL -- A mohawk haircut has become the signature 'do for the Tampa Bay Rays players and fans. But it got Zachary Sharples in trouble at school.

Woman Slapped Unconscious by Dolphin

Woman Slapped Unconscious by Dolphin

ORLANDO, FL -- The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a rescue call Thursday morning after a woman was apparently struck by a jumping dolphin.

VA Shark's Pup a 'Virgin Birth'

VA Shark's Pup a 'Virgin Birth'

RICHMOND, VA (AP) -- Scientists have confirmed the second case of a "virgin birth" in a shark.

Paralyzed Teen is a Fooball Playing Inspiration

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IRONWOOD, MI -- Michigan teen Cody Rye is tackling what some would say the impossible.

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