A mother was convicted Friday of killing her month-old daughter by burning her in a microwave oven, with jurors rejecting a defense attorney's claims there was evidence that someone else was responsible.

The price of rat meat has quadrupled in Cambodia this year as inflation has put other meat beyond the reach of poor people. Spicy field rat dishes with garlic thrown in have become particularly popular at a time when beef costs 20,000 riel a kg.

Tough economic times are painting a startling picture about the poverty rate in Western Massachusetts. The situation has gotten so bad that a group of social service agencies gathered at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield to encourage awareness

A number of disabled Nevadans told state officials Tuesday that budget cuts will result in many of them losing jobs, losing their independence and being institutionalized."What they're cutting is bathing, grooming and dressing," said longtime disabled ad

Two painters are being hailed heroes after catching a baby dropped from the third floor of a burning building in Philadelphia's Kensington section Tuesday.The drama unfolded at about 10:30 a.m. when flames broke out.Two painters working down the street s

When minorities, women, seniors, and people with disabilities are not fairly represented at news operations at all levels - particularly as owners - Americans see, hear, and read fewer diverse viewpoints. How the public views issues - and whether or not

My short, not-so-sweet rant on not being able to use full email functionality with Firefox on Care2 after the latest site overhaul.

Kathy C. is having a problem posting news, so this is done for her. MADD has a campaign to contact the college presidents who support changing the legal drinking age to 18. If you want the age to remain 21, viit this site and sign! THANK YOU!

Michael Rodriguez remembers the exhilaration of newfound freedom when he hid in the back of a stolen truck as he and six of his buddy convicts staged one of Texas' most notorious prison breaks.Then he recalls seeing his photo on national TV and grasping

Isaac Hayes is gone. . .musician, composer, comedian, actor, and so very very very much more. . .died at the age of 65. . .composer of 'Shaft', The Duke from 'Escape From New York', Chef from 'South Park'. . .