A babysitter and trusted neighbor has confessed that he bludgeoned a 9-year-old Indiana girl to death with a brick then dismembered her, hiding her head, hands and feet at his home and dumping the rest of her remains nearby, police said Tuesday. – Associated Press He stood at the entrance of his trailer and watched … Continue reading
Sam Schmid, an Arizona college student believed to be brain dead and poised to be an organ donor, miraculously recovered just hours before doctors were considering taking him off life support. – ABC “Honey,” he said, as calmly as he could. “It’s time.” She held her hand in front of her face to hide her quivering lip. … Continue reading
A Canadian man told officials he drove about 225 miles Sunday after his 75-year-old wife died in the car next to him before calling authorities to find out whether he could cross the Canadian border with her. – The Wenatchee World The road stretched out in between two long rows of tall trees. He drove … Continue reading
“Some parents can get a little tough on their kids when it comes to training them to be successful athletes, but one Eagan father is accused of going too far in Lakeville, holding his eighth-grade son with one arm and punching the boy in the face with the other after his team lost a game … Continue reading
There is broad agreement in Congress to extend the current payroll tax cut for one year and overhaul the federal unemployment benefit system, but a partisan divide over how to pay for it and whether to fast-track an oil pipeline has threatened Congress’ ability to adjourn for the year and reignited the prospect of a … Continue reading
Lowe’s Home Improvement has found itself facing a backlash after the retail giant pulled ads from a reality show about American Muslims. – Associated Press He sat at a small wood desk in the corner of the room. The television was on behind him and he watched the screen for a moment over his shoulder. … Continue reading
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