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Robber Takes Mom's Purse, Baby Food (How Low Can You Go?)
Society & Culture  (tags: Indianapolis, Indiana )

Kristi
- 23 minutes ago - indystar.com
A mother carrying her 1-year-old daughter was held up at gunpoint by a robber who took her purse and a bag of baby food. The stickup happened at 11:30 p.m. Monday at 850 Chapelwood Boulevard, when Sarah Willey, and Daniel Wiley, both 18, were walking...
One Question Divides Same-Sex Marriage Proponents: When? (California)
Society & Culture  (tags: CA, Propostition 8 )

Kristi
- 35 minutes ago - latimes.com
Some want to set a vote in 2012 on overturning Proposition 8, fearing that the planned 2010 ballot measure, if it fails, could further polarize voters.
BP Oil Giant Vs. Colombian Farmers
Society & Culture  (tags: government, freedoms, news, politics, society, colombia, farmers, Farmers rights, Colombian farmers, BP, oil giant, oil pipeline, court case, South America )

Catherine
- 1 hour ago - sidewaysnews.com
Oil giant BP is being sued in the High Court by 95 Colombian peasant farmers, who claim the construction of an 830km pipeline has destroyed crops and water supplies, rendering the land unsuitable for the subsistence farming upon which they depend
Mother, Son Charged in Deadly Crash
Society & Culture  (tags: society, DUI, DWI, Drunk driving, MADD, mother & son, crime, death )

Dee
- 16 hours ago - capitalnews9.com
COLUMBIA COUNTY, N.Y. --A September alcohol related car crash in Columbia County resulted in the death of an elderly man and now a mother and her underage son are under arrest.
The Neediest Cases
Society & Culture  (tags: society, charities, giving, helping, children, men. women, GoodNews )

Dee
- 14 hours ago - topics.nytimes.com
Since 1912, the fund has provided direct assistance to children, families and the elderly in New York.
3 Boys Detained for Calif. 'Ginger Day' Attacks
Society & Culture  (tags: society, crime, abuse, bullying, redheads, hate crime, violence, police, sadness )

Dee
- 10 hours ago - news.yahoo.com
LOS ANGELES -Three boys were booked on suspicion of bullying or kicking red-haired students at a middle school when a "Kick a Ginger Day" prank inspired by a "South Park" episode got out of hand, authorities said Monday.
Sheriff's Spokesman: Police Fatally Shoot Suspect
Society & Culture  (tags: society, crime, murder, death, Police shot, suspect shot, violence )

Dee
- 7 hours ago - news.yahoo.com
SEATTLE - A sheriff's spokesman in Washington state says Seattle police have fatally shot the man suspected of gunning down four police officers.
Local 10-Year-Old Collects Over 1,000 Coats for the Needy
Society & Culture  (tags: society, children, charity, kindness, giving, homeless, coat drives, GoodNews )

Dee
- 2 days ago - whas11.com
(WHAS11) A ten-year-old girl with a big heart finally achieved her dream on Friday. For the past two years, Makenzie Smith has organized coat drives for the homeless.
Forcibly Adopted American Indians Torn Between Cultures
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Genocide, culture, society, ethics, politics, rights, children, government, sadness )

Kat
- 2 days ago - denverpost.com
Even in third grade, Susan Devan Harness knew she didn't belong in the white world. She already was being called "squaw girl" by classmates. Harness drew suspicious stares and was followed by employees every time she entered a store in the Montana town...
First, We Must Acknowledge History
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, USA, Prejudice, society, culture, ethics, rights, freedoms, government, interesting )

Kat
- 2 days ago - themorningsun.com
By Thomas Costello President and CEO Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion President Obama recently signed a proclamation making November Native American Heritage Month. Addressing more than 500 leaders from federally recognized ...
 
 
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