Dunkin’ employee arrested after spitting in police officers’ drinks
Investigation launched after Illinois State Trooper finds thick film of saliva floating in his coffee.
Midwest
Rare blue lobster rescued from restaurant kitchen
The charmed crustacean was saved and sent to an Ohio zoo after staff spotted its unusual coloring.
Friends share Powerball jackpot win, keeping 1992 promise
Longtime Wisconsin buddies honor decades-old theoretical pact to split improbable lottery prize.
Red panda mom disappears, leaving behind her two young cubs
Search underway for two-year old female as zookeepers say she poses no risk to the public.
Woman busted trying to hire hitman to kill ex-husband
Michigan resident allegedly sought to arrange murder of former spouse via fake website which passed details to police.
Dog makes 50-mile trek to old home
Missing Kansas canine turns up safe and well at former Missouri stomping ground.
6-year-old boy gets mauled saving little sister from ferocious dog attack
Child puts his body between canine and his sibling, sustains wounds needing 90 stitches.
Teen mob pummels pregnant mom and aims drop kick at her toddler
Gang of youths launch ferocious assault on woman and then also attack her young daughter.
Man killed by police after violent mask dispute at grocery store
Michigan man fatally shot after being suspected of stabbing another man who confronted him about not wearing a face covering inside the store.
1 in 50 million: Three sisters give birth on same day at same hospital
Ohio sister trio defy massive odds to all give birth within just a few hours of each other.
Video game pals admit to plot to firebomb pharmacy
Nebraska pharmacist conspired with online drug dealer to blow up rival pharmacy in order to sell more drugs on the dark web.