State and federal authorities are preparing to deal with a variety of hazards to human health if and when the full brunt of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill washes ashore.
The list of potential threats runs from temporary, minor nuisances such as runny noses and headaches to long-term... more »
An Oklahoma City man is recovering after his nose was cut off during a bizarre attack at a bar.
The suspect, Adan Zapata, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Police say Zapata, the bar's manager, thought the victim and his friends were making too much noise. Zapata... more »
A Georgia man was commuting to work when a deerjumped through the window of his SUV, and head-butted him. The deer's back end was hanging out of the vehicle as Clarence Johnson and his surprised passenger drove down the road.
"I was just riding listening to Ricky Smiley and... more »
A Jonesville woman was charged with biting off part of her sister's nose.
Bobbie Smith was held in the Jackson County Jail on a $5,000 bond after her arraignment Tuesday on charges including mayhem and domestic violence.
Napoleon Township Police Chief Michael Curry said the 27-year-old woman bit... more »
A 14-month-old boy in China is recovering after doctors removed a chopstick from his brain that accidentally poked up through his nose, a spokesman for the local hospital said Thursday.
The toddler, Li Jingchao, from the eastern province of Shandong, is undergoing treatment at Bo Ai Hospital in Beijing... more »
An Indian flute player has trained himself to play the instrument from his nose instead of his mouth. The flute player says he wanted to come up with a unique way to draw audiences to his performances.
He decided there was no reason why he couldn't play the flute... more »