'Nuns' carrying guns in botched bank robbery

Police in Pennsylvania are on the lookout for two women who attempted to rob a bank while dressed as nuns. Security footage shows the women – one of whom was carrying a gun – demanding money from a bank teller. The pair fled the scene empty-handed when police were alerted.

Man plays saxophone as surgeons remove brain tumour

A 27-year-old musician has given an unusual performance after surgeons asked him to play his saxophone during an operation to remove a brain tumour. "It was strange because I was lying on my side, and that's not how you usually play the instrument," Dan Fabbio said. "And, also, my skull was open."

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Gambler throwing money sparks Las Vegas fight

An unknown man has sparked a brawl on the Las Vegas Strip after emerging from a casino around 4am and throwing a stack of $100 notes into the air. It is unclear how much money was thrown, but local police say that up to 1,000 people were involved in a fight over the cash before the situation was brought under control.