Iowa zoo recaptures flamingo that flew the coop An Iowa zoo has recaptured a flamingo that flew over a Des Moines neighborhood, a golf course and the entire zoo during a 7-hour freedom flight.

Driver loses control after sneeze, hits river An untimely sneeze nearly cost Andrew Hanson his life.

Flamingo recaptured after escaping from Iowa zoo A flamingo that flew the coop at Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo has been recaptured and returned to the zoo. Zoo spokesman Terry Rich said the adult flamingo was discovered missing Tuesday morning.

Ky. inmate who escaped jail returns on own Chad Toy's escape from jail wasn't what shocked his jailers; it was his plea to be let back in.

New constable allows friend to fire gun into air A newly elected constable was questioned by sheriff's deputies after allowing a friend to fire his county-issued handgun into the air at a party.