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Surfer critically injured by shark off Australian town where Japanese tourist died in February

SYDNEY – Police say a 32-year-old surfer has been critically injured by a shark at the same Australian coastal town where a Japanese tourist was killed in February. A police statement said the local man was surfing with two friends at Light House Beach in Ballina on Thursday when he …

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As Greeks vote in crucial referendum, it's not clear what the implications will be

LONDON – The Greek people are voting on a future in which they face two painful prospects: the slow grind of years more of austerity cuts or the country’s potentially catastrophic exit from the 19-nation eurozone. The question is whether their vote on Sunday can help them escape either. “Yes” …

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Detroit-area police seek help after 28,000 pounds of nuts stolen, post mug shot of squirrel

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police in suburban Detroit are having a little fun while asking for help from the public in figuring out who swiped roughly 28,000 pounds of packaged nuts. The Shelby Township Police Department says a truck and trailer packed with 18 pallets of walnuts and other snack …

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