Durban, South Africa -- Who says we don't live in a polite society? A crook in South Africa left an apology note in the car he had just busted into. According to the "Independent Online," the note read, "I am sorry for breaking the window and stealing the radio. You have a very nice car and I will not do this again, I promise."

LINCOLN, England -- This story gives new meaning to the phrase, "looking for love in all the wrong places." An English couple who fell in love while playing a cow in a play are getting hitched. According to London's "Sun" tabloid, groom-to-be Kevin Blackburn doesn't mind he met his blushing bride when she was playing a cow's rear end, it was love at first sight.

NAHA, Japan -- Organized crime does pay medical benefits. A Japanese court has ordered four gang leaders to compensate the family members of two policemen killed during a turf war, after ruling the thugs are liable for actions of "employees conducting their business."

BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho governor Dick Kempthorne is putting his mouth where his potato is, later today, when he declares April "Food Network's Couch Potato Month" to honor an upcoming programming event featuring nothing but potato recipes.

FAIRFAX, Va. -- The National Rifle Association is trying to shoot some glamour into its campaign with a new exhibit featuring guns used by celebrities. The "Reel Guns of Real Heroes" display at the NRA's Virginia headquarters contains guns from Mel Gibson, John Wayne and brawny action star-turned-NRA president Charlton Heston.

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