Man jailed for ordering strippers for neighbour

A Nebraska man has been sentenced to four years in prison for repeatedly sending prostitutes to strip on the front porch of his neighbour over a three-year period. The neighbours say 45-year-old Douglas Goldsberry sent as many as 75 prostitutes to their house, paying them to strip while he watched from his home.

Substitute teacher ‘black out drunk’ in class

A Virginian substitute teacher has been arrested after students discovered him drunk and unconscious at his desk in a classroom. Students at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax County called authorities when they were unable to immediately wake 24-year-old Konbeh Koroma, who has been charged with being drunk in public.

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Zoo scraps ‘swim with crocodiles’ for kids

A German zoo has been ordered to scrap one of its main attractions which allowed children to go swimming with crocodiles and alligators. The Crocodile Zoo in Friedberg, Hesse, say it will abide by the court ruling, however adults will still be able to take part in the attraction.