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Dakota County Library Book Bribe: Kids Earn Waterpark Tickets, iPod Touch for Summer Reading
"The big thing about reading is, you have to be in the condition for it. Physical condition, too.
Shantanu and Nikhil use Disney characters for kidswear
New Delhi, May 25: Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil have created a signature line based on Disney characters.
Christian school criticized over dinosaur test
It went on from there, testing students on the beginning of the world according to creationism, the belief that the literal interpretation of the first book of the Bible explains it all.
Campaign touts alarms alerting kids left in cars
South Florida officials are partnering with a charity to help reimburse child care providers for installing alarms that alert a driver when a child has been left in the car.
Tornado upon them, quick choices decided fate
But what if there's barely a moment to think and a life-or-death choice looming? In those last horrifying minutes before the EF5 tornado struck, there was no time for reflection or regret.
Many parents doubt they can prevent teen substance use
More than one in five parents of teens think what they say has little influence on whether or not their child uses illicit substances, tobacco or alcohol, a new report says.
Missing Children in Massachusetts
According to the Department of Justice, every year hundreds of thousands of kids are reported missing across the country.
Federal appeals court upholds most 'kids for cash' convictions
All but one of the convictions of a former county judge in the "kids for cash" juvenile justice scandal in northeastern Pennsylvania were upheld Friday by a federal appeals court.
Oklahoma principals recall day tornado hit
It was like any other day. If anything, it might have been a little better than usual -- with more deserved honors for the kids, more jokes and songs, more smiles.
NJ Cop Arrested for Fire-Bombing Captain's Home with Family Inside
An Edison, N.J., police officer is behind bars, accused of setting the home of his captain ablaze while the family of five was asleep inside.
LGBT Groups Have Mixed Feelings on Boy Scouts' Ruling
On Thursday evening officials from the Boy Scouts of America voted to end their longtime policy that prohibits openly gay members from joining the organization.
'God Made Dad & Mom' -- But Not Dad & Dad?
A new children's book purports to "educate" the "next generation" about "God's plan" for families -- a plan that, according to author Amber Dee Parker, calls for heterosexual-only family units, reports The Advocate.com in a May 24 article.
Fernley man to prison for seeking sex with kids
A 44-year-old Fernley man has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison for soliciting children for sex over the Internet.
Probation for man charged with threatening kids
A man has been sentenced to probation in Livingston County for threatening to cut off his children's fingers with a kitchen knife at a Thanksgiving family dinner.
Mother killed, kids hurt, after shoplifters crash
A woman has been killed and her three children injured after their car was struck at a Houston intersection by another car carrying shoplifting suspects being pursued by police.
Car uses tweets and social media to run
The car is an old-school Volkswagen Karmann Gia, but there's nothing old about the engineers-in-training who rebuilt it into an electric car and making it cruise like it never could back in 1967.
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
Moshi Monsters visit Sutton kids
Moshi Monsters is a children's website where kids can choose six virtual pet monsters to play games and puzzles with.
Warning Over Kids Raised On 'Diet Of Porn'
Children who access pornography are more likely to have sex at a younger age and engage in "risky" sexual behaviours, a report by the Office of the Children's Commissioner has warned.