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Offbeat UN's new weapon to fight hunger: edible insects (Photo Gallery)

By FRANCES D'EMILIO Associated Press Published: May 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM PDT

The U.N. has new weapons to fight hunger, boost nutrition and reduce pollution, and they might be crawling or flying near you right now: edible insects.

Offbeat Derelict mom books tell blunt truths about parenting

By LEANNE ITALIE,Associated Press Published: May 11, 2013 at 3:33 PM PDT Last Updated: May 11, 2013 at 3:33 PM PDT

The authors behind a fresh round of parenting books love their munchkins, to be sure, but there's something about the scorched earth narrative that sells memoirish parenting books these days.

Offbeat Boxer Mike Tyson set to become a cartoon detective

By Associated Press Published: May 10, 2013 at 5:52 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 5:52 PM PDT

Adult Swim says it's turning Mike Tyson into a cartoon detective.

Offbeat Say what? Woman accused of hitting deputy to stop smoking

By Associated Press Published: May 10, 2013 at 8:08 AM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 2:08 PM PDT

A California woman has been arrested for investigation of battery after she allegedly slapped a sheriff's deputy because she wanted to go to jail in order to stop smoking.

Offbeat Oregon smokejumpers skydive into illegal pot garden

By Associated Press Published: May 9, 2013 at 4:48 PM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 4:48 PM PDT

A team of smokejumpers parachuting into a fire in the mountains of Southern Oregon landed in an illegal marijuana garden being prepared for growing season.

Offbeat Watch: Kiss cam at baseball game catches breakup (Video)

By KIMATV.com Staff Published: May 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 9:52 AM PDT

"At the Fresno Grizzlies game on May 3, 2013, we learn that not every relationship was meant to be put on the Jumbo-tron, but they all have a happy ending when Parker, the official mascot of the Fresno Grizzlies is there to help mend a broken heart."

Offbeat Miracles happen: Woman survives harpoon shooting

By STAN LEHMAN, Associated Press Published: May 9, 2013 at 7:35 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 7:36 AM PDT

A 28-year-old woman miraculously survived after her husband accidentally shot her in the mouth with a harpoon, Brazilian officials said Wednesday.

Offbeat Cemetery officials ban profanity on rapper's headstone

By Associated Press Published: May 9, 2013 at 7:41 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 7:41 AM PDT

Commissioners at a Massachusetts cemetery have said no to profanity on headstones.

Offbeat Treasury Secretary's loopy signature improving (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: May 8, 2013 at 7:34 AM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 7:47 AM PDT

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew may not have succeeded yet in getting a grand budget bargain with Congress, but at least his handwriting is improving. And it is expected to be even better when the time comes for him to affix his "Jacob Lew" to the nation's currency.

Offbeat Watch: 2 weeks of fascinating, record-setting weather

By Scott Sistek Published: May 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM PDT

Did you know a baseball game at Denver's Coors Field set a record on April 23 for the coldest game time temperature on record? Just 23 degrees. It broke the record set... the week before in Denver at 28. Chicago had held the record at 29 before that pair of chilly games.

Offbeat 'The peacocks are vandalizing our cars' (Video)

By Matt Finn & KIMATV.com Staff Published: May 7, 2013 at 12:31 AM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 6:42 PM PDT

A group of unusual suspects has grabbed the attention of law enforcement. Officers say it's time to chase the pack out of town -- they just aren't sure how.

Offbeat Remodeling gone wrong: House destroyed by fire, falling tree

By Associated Press Published: May 7, 2013 at 12:46 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 12:46 PM PDT

Firefighters say things got out of hand last weekend after one of three workers arriving about 6 a.m. for a house remodeling job south of Florence built a warming fire in the carport.

Offbeat Dam power makes clocks crazy: 'I thought my watch was broken' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Jessica Porter KVAL News with KVAL.com staff Published: May 7, 2013 at 12:34 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 12:34 PM PDT

People in Oakridge aren't crazy, but their clocks have been going crazy: Digital clocks are running faster than wrist watches and the clocks on phones.

Offbeat Alaska moose head donated to Navy's newest warship

By Associated Press Published: May 7, 2013 at 11:59 AM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 11:59 AM PDT

An Anchorage man has donated a trophy moose head and antlers to the Navy's newest warship.

Offbeat Critter cams provide peek into the lives of city bears

By Associated Press Published: May 7, 2013 at 10:27 AM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 10:27 AM PDT

Biologists at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are getting a peek into what city bears do all day.