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Woman says she robbed bank because it was on her "bucket list"

Patricia Edwards said that as she rode in the bus after the heist, she watched patrol cars and police officers swarm the bank looking for her. Once at her apartment, Edwards counted the money and realized she had stolen $4,300. (Daytona Beach News-Journal || FoxNews.com)

College student, 13, says he has the composure of an 18-year-old

Braggart! The kid has taken classes at UConn since he was 9. "He bears an uncanny resemblance to Harry Potter," says the author of this story. (Boston Globe)

Students want "Year of Our Lord" taken off their diplomas

One Trinity University student says: "By having the phrase ‘In the Year of Our Lord,' it is directly referencing Jesus Christ, and not everyone believes in Jesus Christ." The College Republicans president wants students to "accept it and tolerate it." (San Antonio Express-News)

Witness to flasher: "Oi! Put that party sausage away!"

Ragen Howarth, 41, exposed himself after drinking four litres of cider at a barbecue. He'll be sentenced next month. (Rochdale Observer)

Elderly driver claims Toyota sped up, crashed into building

Remember when older drivers hit buildings after hitting the gas pedal instead of the brakes? That's been replaced with the-Toyota-did-it! excuse. (WTMJ-TV)

Man obsessed with Batman accused of stalking TV star

Charles Nagle -- who targeted "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" star Kathryn Erbe -- named both his daughters after characters featured in "The Dark Knight." (Philadelphia Daily News)

Don't-cry-date-rape column has students calling for writer's head

An American University newspaper columnist wrote that a woman who attends a frat party, drinks more than five glasses of alcohol and follows a guy to his room is indicating that she's willing to have sex and shouldn't "cry date rape" the next morning. That has some students up in arms. (Poynter/Romenesko)

Home intruder claims to be Jesus, Houdini's grandson and Elvis

When he claimed to be Elvis Presley, the guy pulled his pants down to this knees. (He kept his underwear on, though, the story notes.) "We'll be asking the state to conduct a mental evaluation on the suspect," says the district attorney. (TimesDaily.com)

Barmaid in thong arrested after "exposing herself for money"

By the time police escorted her outside the tavern, the young woman had changed from a fishnet shirt into a knit top, blue jeans and tennis shoes. (TheTelegraph.com)

Homeowner fires gun after discovering couple engaged in sex act

William Moore, 72, was awakened around 2 a.m. Saturday to noises coming from his garage. He investigated and discovered a woman engaged in oral sex with Todd Harrison, 38. Moore fired at the guy. This story says the woman was Moore's daughter. (San Antonio Express-News)