Australia - land of sun, sand and. . . a few surfing mice? Australian surfing enthusiast Shane Willmott is training three mice by the names of Harry, Chopsticks and Bunsen, to surf small waves on tiny mouse-size surf boards at beaches on Australia's Gold Coast. The mice are put through some tough training in a bathtub first and then have their fur dyed when it is time to hit the beach.

A new study of 60 beaches in Southern California shows water pollution varies with the lunar cycle, reaching the highest levels when tides are ebbing during the New and Full Moon. These findings could change the way beach managers evaluate swimming safety.

A 46-year-old man has been charged with fifth-degree theft after stealing women's under garments from a public laundry room. According to The Associated Press, authorities arrested Rusty Wayne Sills alleging he stole panties, bras, and socks from the laundry room at the Sun Prairie Apartments in Des Moines.

A 41-year-old man died after being attacked by an alligator in a Florida canal. According to witnesses, the alligator grabbed the man by his arm, resurfacing once before he died.

Despite his former reputation as a "playboy," Florida gubernatorial candidate, Tom Gallagher is rejecting a contribution from Penthouse magazine. The Republican candidate received two $500 checks from the adult entertainment company on June 30.