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Vigilant Sanitation Worker Who'd Recently Heard AMBER Alert Rescues Louisiana Girl, 10, While on Route

Vigilant Sanitation Worker Who'd Recently Heard AMBER Alert Rescues Louisiana Girl, 10, While on Route

Dion Merrick is being credited with saving a young girl after he saw a suspicious vehicle and called police.
26-Year-Old Man Killed by Exploding Cannon at Michigan Baby Shower

26-Year-Old Man Killed by Exploding Cannon at Michigan Baby Shower

The man was killed by shrapnel sent flying after the cannon exploded.
Body Camera Captures Police Officer Pepper Spraying a 9-Year-Old Girl in Rochester, N.Y.

Body Camera Captures Police Officer Pepper Spraying a 9-Year-Old Girl in Rochester, N.Y.

Both officers involved in the incident have been suspended, the city announced Monday.
10 At-Home Trampoline Alternatives to Help Kids Blow Off All That Energy

10 At-Home Trampoline Alternatives to Help Kids Blow Off All That Energy

Kids love jumping on trampolines, but the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests they're too dangerous for home use. Check out these 10 alternative ways for kids to expend their pent-up energy.
Children's Book Author and Her Husband Accused of Severely Abusing Daughter Who Remains in Hospital

Children's Book Author and Her Husband Accused of Severely Abusing Daughter Who Remains in Hospital

Jennifer Wolfthal, 41, has been charged with child neglect with great bodily harm and domestic violence battery.
Daycare Owner Accused of Murdering Girl, 2, After Footage Allegedly Captures Repeated Abuse of Kids 

Daycare Owner Accused of Murdering Girl, 2, After Footage Allegedly Captures Repeated Abuse of Kids 

Kaylee Thomas, 2, was killed last August.

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Teen Turned Dad in for D.C. Riots After He Allegedly Said 'Traitors Get Shot'—and Now Son Speaks Out

Teen Turned Dad in for D.C. Riots After He Allegedly Said 'Traitors Get Shot'—and Now Son Speaks Out

"It was my moral compass, kind of, to do what I thought would protect not only my family, but my dad himself," Jackson Reffitt, 18, said after tipping the F.B.I. to his dad's actions.
Is Roblox Safe for Kids?

Is Roblox Safe for Kids?

Kids can't get enough of the video game, which now has 150 million monthly users and counting. But if you're worried about its safety, you're not alone. Here's what you need to know, according to experts.
Family of 12-Year-Old California Boy Swept Out to Sea Offers $50,000 Reward After Coast Guard Calls Off Search

Family of 12-Year-Old California Boy Swept Out to Sea Offers $50,000 Reward for Recovery

California Dad Kills Son, Himself in Midst of Dispute with Mom Over His 'Cult-Like' Anti-Vaccine Views

California Dad Kills Son, Himself in Midst of Dispute with Mom Over His 'Cult-Like' Anti-Vaccine Views

'Do You Need Help?' Florida Waitress Used Secret Sign to Rescue Boy After Noticing Abuse: Police

'Do You Need Help?' Florida Waitress Used Secret Sign to Rescue Boy After Noticing Abuse: Police

Authorities Investigating TikTok Video That May Show Missing Arkansas Teen

Authorities Investigating TikTok Video That May Show Missing Arkansas Teen

11,000 Containers of Ice Cream Were Just Recalled for Metal Pieces

It would seem that not even ice cream is safe.

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Babysitter Charged in Murder of Georgia Toddler as Police Say They Found Disturbing Phone Searches

Babysitter Charged in Murder of Georgia Toddler as Police Say They Found Disturbing Phone Searches

Boy, 2, Abandoned at Mississippi Goodwill Donation Center with Note and Change of Clothes

Boy, 2, Abandoned at Mississippi Goodwill Donation Center with Note and Change of Clothes

What Is Parler and Is It Safe for Kids?

What Is Parler and Is It Safe for Kids?

In an Attempt to Keep Schools Open, Some Parents Are Refusing to Test their Kids for COVID-19

In an Attempt to Keep Schools Open, Some Parents Are Refusing to Test their Kids for COVID-19

Ring Recalls 350,000 Smart Doorbells for Potential Fire Hazard

Ring Recalls 350,000 Smart Doorbells for Potential Fire Hazard

How to Teach Kids to Be Good Digital Citizens

How to Teach Kids to Be Good Digital Citizens

Teachers Turn to Reddit to Share Stories of How They Spotted Neglect and Child Abuse in Their Students

Teachers Turn to Reddit to Share Stories of How They Spotted Neglect and Child Abuse in Their Students

QAnon Has Many Worried About Sex Trafficking. Here’s What Parents Need to Know

QAnon Has Many Worried About Sex Trafficking. Here’s What Parents Need to Know

Hero Teacher Calls Police on Predator Abusing Child in First Grade Zoom Class

Hero Teacher Calls Police on Predator Abusing Child in First Grade Zoom Class

Save Big on Everything You Need for Baby During Amazon Prime Day—Including 25% Off Chicco Car Seats and Strollers

Save Big on Everything You Need for Baby During Amazon Prime Day—Including 25% Off Chicco Car Seats and Strollers

Ohio Woman Is Tased and Arrested After Refusing to Wear Mask at Middle-School Football Game

Ohio Woman Is Tased and Arrested After Refusing to Wear Mask at Middle-School Football Game

California Parents Are Accused of Abuse — Then Police Realize Other Daughter Hasn't Been Seen in Years

California Parents Are Accused of Abuse — Then Police Realize Other Daughter Hasn't Been Seen in Years

Body of Child Believed to be Braylen Noble, Missing 3-Year-Old with Autism, Is Found in Pool

Body of Child Believed to be Braylen Noble, Missing 3-Year-Old with Autism, Is Found in Pool

Ohio Police Search for Missing 3-Year-Old with Autism After He Fell from Window, Then Disappeared

Ohio Police Search for Missing 3-Year-Old with Autism After He Fell from Window, Then Disappeared

After 'Sweet' Georgia Girl's Death, Parents Face Charges and Grandmother Says She Fought for Custody

After 'Sweet' Georgia Girl's Death, Parents Face Charges and Grandmother Says She Fought for Custody

39 Missing Children Located in Georgia Sex Trafficking Sting Operation

39 Missing Children Located in Georgia Sex Trafficking Sting Operation

Missing 15-Year-Old Indiana Girl Is in 'Extreme Danger,' Believed to Be with 2 Men

Missing 15-Year-Old Indiana Girl Is in 'Extreme Danger,' Believed to Be with 2 Men

Is Snapchat Safe for Kids?

Is Snapchat Safe for Kids?

Screen Time Experts Say Quality Matters More Than Quantity—Especially in a Pandemic

Screen Time Experts Say Quality Matters More Than Quantity—Especially in a Pandemic

Lead Pediatricians Weigh in on Just How Safe Kids' Sports Can Be During the Pandemic

Lead Pediatricians Weigh in on Just How Safe Kids' Sports Can Be During the Pandemic

Police Say New Jersey Mother and Grandfather Died While Trying to Save Girl from Drowning

Police Say New Jersey Mother and Grandfather Died While Trying to Save Girl from Drowning

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 'Brave Little Girl' from Inflatable Raft After She's Swept Out to Sea

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 'Brave Little Girl' from Inflatable Raft After She's Swept Out to Sea

The Story Behind National Gun Violence Awareness Day is About Saving Black Lives

The Story Behind National Gun Violence Awareness Day is About Saving Black Lives

Son Reunites with Parents 32 Years After Kidnapping — Thanks to Facial Recognition Technology

Son Reunites with Parents 32 Years After Kidnapping — Thanks to Facial Recognition Technology

Texas Girl, 14, Was Allegedly Abducted and Is in 'Grave Danger,' as Police Search for Suspect

Texas Girl, 14, Was Allegedly Abducted and Is in 'Grave Danger,' as Police Search for Suspect

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