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Two students set off fireworks inside their high school recently in Zion, a silly act that prompted an extremely serious police response. After receiving initial reports of a possible school shooting ...

Two teenage boys are facing a long list of criminal charges after allegedly taking part in pranks that could have turned deadly. Police say the teens pelted 34 cars with rocks earlier this month as ...

The unofficial holiday of practical jokes has been celebrated worldwide for at least four centuries. With this age-old tradition around the corner, keep these tips and tactics in mind to navigate ...

DAYTON — Police were poised to secure the area around 16 N. Jersey St. and start investigating a possible homicide, but it turned out to be a big load of crap. Literally. Dayton police and fire ...

Do you love April Fools' Day? Or do you think it's the most annoying holiday ever -- an excuse for amateur comedians to play pranks proving once and for all they're not very funny? We've gathered ...

Police have issued a warning against the dangers of terrorism-related pranks after a replica suicide vest was found six days after the Paris attacks. The item, made from batteries, wires and paper, ...

LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - St Mirren captain Steven Thompson was "mortified" after a foolish prank during a training session left a team mate with a gaping wound. Thompson threw a spiked pole at ...