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He is wanted for transgressions against humanity.

Throughout my life, I have been on a pursuit of justice and equality.

As a teacher I am confident in my professional abilities, but I never pass up an opportunity to gain knowledge and insight from those more experienced.

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Human remains detected in Casey Anthony's car

Florida investigators are saying that they have found proof that human remains were at some point in the trunk of Casey Anthony's car.

Children hit hardest by bad economy

Not surprisingly, a new report shows that children bear most of the brunt of poverty in the United States.

1,000 pound woman indicted in death of nephew

Mayra Lizbeth Rosales, the half-ton woman who was arrested in the murder of her 2-year-old nephew, was officially indicted by a grand jury.

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Abbott recalls Calcilo infant formula

Abbott has announced a voluntary recall of their Calcilo XD infant formula, after it was found the can may have been faulty, letting in air and causing oxidation.

Little Rider toys recalled for lead

The Master Toys and Novelties company have mastered putting lead paint on their Little Rider toys.

Douglas blankets recalled for strangulation hazard

Out of all the things that put our kids in harm's way, we didn't think they're blankie would be one of them.

Beco Butterfly Baby Carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard

Better put down the coffee, lady, you're going to need both hands free to catch your baby.

Fake teeth recalled for lead

We'll admit that sometimes when certain items are recalled for lead paint, we question anyone chewing on said item in the first place.

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Brides, Boys and Bellyaches

I always knew single parenthood would have its challenges, but I never imagined it would make me ill.

Getting lucky.

It’s no secret that today, 08/08/08, is considered the luckiest day this year – thousands of superstitious couples are scheduled to get hitched and hordes of preggos are being offered huge prizes just to pop one out.

We're just not a beauty queen kind of family.

Earlier this summer, the owner of my kids’ Taekwondo school sent us an e-mail.

Loser Mom Syndrome

The most overlooked disease facing Mothers today is Loser Mom Syndrome.

Those cheatin' hearts.

It seems that you can’t open a newspaper, magazine, or hell, an email from a friend and not read about a politician’s wife, a celebrity’s spouse, or someone close to you suffering at the hands of their husband’s wandering eye.

The View From Here

For this city gal there was nothing better than suburban bliss.

By Amy Nathan

I wasn't sorry that all I wanted was a traditional, old-fashioned family life, yet I constantly found myself apologizing not only for having it, but also for not trying to change it.

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