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An abandoned hospital in Los Angeles that is believed by many to be haunted will be transformed into a senior home. The Linda Vista Community Hospital – which is so creepy that it is often used in movies – has been the site of numerous ghost reportings over the years. Amcal Multi-Housing Inc. says the stories are just urban legends and will change the facility to senior housing in the near future.

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The Louisiana State Police will honor and remember the dedicated men and women of law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving others in the annual LSP Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the memorial in front of the Louisiana State Police Headquarters on Independence Boulevard on Friday morning, May 18, at 9:30 a.m.

A Michigan couple were driving on the freeway in Dearborn, Mich., when they saw a kitten tossed from a speeding car. Ronald Haas and Niel Rishoi quickly stopped and picked up the kitten, who surprisingly was OK other than being “scared and panicked.” The couple then adopted her and named her Dora.

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A man says he was bitten by a rattlesnake at a Wal-Mart in eastern Washington state. The man was in the outdoor gardening area and said he bent down to pick up a stick, but it turned out to be a rattlesnake. The snake wasn’t happy about being picked up and so bit the man, who was rushed to a hospital. The man survived but might have permanent damage to his hand.

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At 12:29 p.m., a 911 call was received indicating that a person had been electrocuted at St. Amant Middle School. When deputies arrived, Fire Department EMS personnel were on scene performing CPR on the victim. The victim was then transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance.

A man who wishes to remain anonymous won a $1 million Powerball prize six times. He purchased six tickets using the same number and won the second prize of $1 million each time.

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Pasta maker Barilla is making Guinness World Record boxes of pasta for people in Turkey. The giant pasta boxes will be almost 5 feet tall and weigh half a metric ton. If someone buys one of these boxes – for $560 – it will be delivered because of its weight.

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A story that landed on reputable websites and broadcasts around the country – including CNN, MSNBC and Yahoo News – was deemed a hoax after a reporter looked into the story. The tale was that a dentist pulled all the teeth out of her ex-boyfriend’s mouth after he cheated on her. The reporter couldn’t verify any of the information, however, and it was ruled a hoax.

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Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the robbery of a Geismar resident by a man who was impersonating a police officer.

A Nebraska man legally changed his name to Tyrannosaurus Rex this week. The 23-year-old man wanted the “cool” name because he’s an entrepreneur, and his birth name – Tyler Gold – apparently didn’t fit the bill. The judge in the case granted the man’s request.