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Michigan Teen Walks 40 Miles With Brother on Back for Cerebral Palsy
By Jennifer Pfalz on June 8, 2014 Rain, heat and fatigue could not stop a Michigan teen from finishing a 40-mile trek on foot, all the while carrying his brother on his back. The 155 lb. teenager made the long walk, dubbed the Cerebral Palsy Swagger, while he carried his 50 lb., 7-year-old brother, who cannot walk on his own due to his battle with cerebral palsy, on his back, in hopes of raising awareness about the disease as well as to put a human face on the muscle disorder.
Common Sense Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»Editorials»Common Sense Malcolm X for Kids By Jeanette Smith on February 23, 2019 Common Sense, Editorials, Headlines There are multiple YouTube videos and websites dedicated to teaching about Malcolm X to children of all ages. These websites start with the basics about Malcolm X, such as he was born Malcolm Stuart Little on May 19, 1925 and died on Feb. 21, 1965.
Reading Aloud Reveals Beauty of Language
Although I have very little formal training in writing, I am a talented writer. I do not write based on grammatical rules or by parsing sentence structure to fit the mold of what is “standard” written English. I have little knowledge of what is “correct” and would more than likely do quite poorly in advanced composition classes. I believe the source of my writing ability to be a childhood love of reading and an innate respect for language as an art, which is precisely why I majored in Spanish.
Ray Tensing, Cop On Trial For Shooting Unarmed Black Man, Wore Confederate Flag T-Shirt Under Uniform
The University of Cincinnati cop who fatally shot Sam DuBose had a T-shirt with the Confederate flag on it under his uniform. Ray Tensing, who is white, is on trial for the shooting death of the unarmed 43-year-old black man, which occurred on July 19, 2015. Tensing is on trial for voluntary manslaughter and murder. He previously entered a plea of not guilty, according to Inquisitr. WCPO was in the courtroom when the evidence photo depicting the t-shirt was revealed on Friday.
Texas Pianist’s Wife Charged With Killing Two Daughters Found Incompetent To Stand Trial
The estranged wife of a highly-respected pianist will not stand trial for at least four months for allegedly killing their two daughters. Court records filed in the case reveal that Vadym Kholodenko’s wife was ruled to be incompetent to face the two charges of murder levied against her.
Miami Coward Kills Family, Lawyer And Begs For Suicide By Cop, But Spoiler Alert: He Doesn’t Get His Wish
After shooting his wife and son and critically wounding an attorney, a Miami ice cream truck driver on Wednesday shot at Miami Dade officers and pleaded with them to shoot him to death. After an over three-hour standoff, police only half-obliged, however; shooting and wounding the man in a field in South Miami Dade.
Minnesota Cult Leader Victor Barnard Sentenced In Sexual Assault Of Girls And Teens He Called His ‘Maidens’
Victor Barnard was sentenced to 30 years behind bars on Friday. Barnard, the ex-leader of a religious sect in Minnesota, had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault of two teenage girls who were members of his isolated following. Earlier this October in Pine County, Minn., the 55-year-old leader of the River Road Fellowship agreed to the sentence of 30 years in prison.
Maryland Nanny Caught On Tape: Force-Feeds Child To Death For Interrupting Nap
A nanny has been arrested and charged for allegedly force-feeding a child in her care – not stopping until the baby lost consciousness and died. Police say the nanny was angry at the child after the baby’s cries woke up the nanny while she napped. Prince George County police say the Glenarden, Md., nanny, 66-year-old Oluremi Oyindasola, was arrested on Tuesday.
Roanoke Workplace Shooting: Kenyan Immigrant Kills Coworker, Self, And Wounds Three Others
A workplace shooting in Roanoke, Virginia, has claimed the lives of two people, including the gunman, and injured three others. The shooting was committed at FreightCar America, a manufacturer of railcars, for which the shooter had previously worked. The Roanoke gunman has been identified as 53-year-old Getachew Fekede, a Kenyan national who came to the U.S. in 2011 as part of a refugee immigration program.
95-Year-Old Man Killed, Elderly Wife Critically Injured: Massachusetts Couple Held Without Bail In Home Invasion Death
A 95-year-old man described as active and energetic was stabbed to death in Massachusetts during an Oct. 5 home invasion. The two people charged in the crime were arraigned today, and the judge ordered that both be held without bail. Neither suspects’ attorneys requested that bail be set.
911 Operator Hangs Up On Callers: Authorities Say They Have Her On Tape Saying “Ain’t Nobody Got Time For This” After One Hang Up
A former 911 operator named Crenshanda Williams has been arrested, say Texas authorities.
Ronald McDonald Sad And Lonely As McDonald’s Limits His Appearances Due To Creepy Crown Craze
Ronald McDonald and his bright red hair have been placed in the witness protection program by McDonald’s. Executives of the fast food restaurant with the clown mascot have decided to keep Ronald McDonald appearances limited in lieu of the creepy clown craze that has swept across the nation.
Maryland Prison Indictments Handed Down: 80 Accused In Scheme To Bribe Officers With Sex, Money
Indictments against 80 people alleged to have participated in a conspiracy to bribe corrections officers into allowing contraband into a Maryland prison in exchange for sex and money were unsealed today. The federal indictments, which were handed down on Sept.
Officer Cassie Barker Fired: Left Her Daughter To Die In Hot Patrol Car For Four Hours
Officer Cassie Barker of Long Beach, Mississippi, has been fired. An investigation into the death of her little girl, who Barker left in a car seat in her patrol car for four hours, is being conducted by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. According to the SunHerald, the Board of Aldermen, acting on a recommendation by Long Beach Police Chief Wayne McDowell, voted unanimously on Tuesday to fire the 27-year-old officer.
Polson High School Homecoming Controversy: Students Wear ‘Trump White Power 2016’ Tees To School
Students in Polson, Montana, turned their high school Homecoming tradition into a White Power statement this year. On Thursday, Sept.
Deer Vengeance Caught On Dashcam: Deer Attacks Driver After Driver Hits Deer
Deer, sick and tired of being hit by humans driving big metal machines through their woods, are beginning to exact their vengeance. A 6-point buck in Howell Township, New Jersey, was minding its own business on Wednesday when it was hit by a car while crossing the road. The deer lay on the side of Oak Glen Road until it spotted a chance to enact its revenge. Ellen Sager, 43, was behind the wheel of her 2008 GMC Envoy at approximately 8 p.m. on Sept.
El Cajon Police Shoot Unarmed Black Man, Say Witnesses: Sister Called Police For Help, But Brother Shot Instead
It is a headline U.S. citizens are becoming used to seeing. Just three days after video of the officer-involved shooting of Keith Lamont Scott on Sept. 20 was released by Charlotte, North Carolina officials, another officer-involved shooting occurred in El Cajon. NBC7 described the scene at today’s shooting in El Cajon: A man’s sister “wailed” as she watched El Cajon Police administer first aid to her brother – the same brother for which she had called police to help in the first place.
EpiPen Hearings Put Mylan Exec Bresch On Hot Seat As Both Parties Take Turns Chastising Her
EpiPen hearings took place in Congress on Wednesday. Mylan NV Chief Executive Heather Bresch was sharply rebuked by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle during the hearings. Both Republicans and Democrats peppered her with questions regarding hikes in the price of the EpiPen, a portable emergency treatment for severe allergies. During the hearings, members of Congress also grilled the Mylan exec in an attempt to uncover reasons why drug prices in the U.S. keep rising.
Foxwoods Shooting Leaves Tribal Police Watching As Casino Patron Plummets From Fourth Level To Pavement Below
A shooting at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon left horrified tribal police watching as their armed suspect plummeted from the fourth level of a Foxwoods parking garage to the pavement below. The shooting occurred after the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police attempted to arrest the man on an outstanding warrant.
Nun Murders: Confession In Stabbing Of Mississippi Sisters
The nun murders in Mississippi shocked the nation. Today, a state law enforcement agent testified that the man charged with killing the nuns has confessed. The man told investigators that after entering the nuns’ home, he had a struggle with them before he stabbed them both to death and drove off in their car. Rodney Earl Sanders, a 46-year-old man from Kosciusko, Mississippi, was arrested and charged with capital murder for the Aug. 25 murders of Sisters Paula Merrill and Margaret Held.
Flint Pastor Interrupts Donald Trump: Knock Off The Trash Talk About Hillary!
A Flint pastor who invited Donald Trump to speak at her church interrupted him in the middle of his speech on Wednesday to ask that the Republican presidential nominee stop talking trash about the Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. A statement given at the event by Rev. Faith Green Timmons of Bethel United Methodist Church explained Trump’s visit to the Flint church as a result of her church’s policy to welcome everyone.
California Cold Case Murder Of Two Girls in 1973 Solved By DNA: Suspects Arrested
California authorities have used DNA samples from 1973 to solve the cold case murder of two girls. After getting results from tests on DNA collected from the original scene, California cold case investigators were able to secure the arrests of two men on Tuesday in connection with the shootings of the girls. ABC News reports that one of the suspects was arrested in California, and the other was arrested in Oklahoma.
World War II Kissing Nurse Dies: Greta Friedman Became Part Of History Due To Iconic Photograph
The World War II kissing nurse has died at the age of 92, says her son. Greta Friedman was the nurse seen being kissed by a sailor in a photograph taken at the end of World War II. The photo of the kiss went viral before the internet was even invented and has become an iconic image of wartime life. [Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images]The photo, according to NBC News, was taken on V-J Day in New York’s Times Square. It captures a moment on Aug.
Kidnapped Montana Woman Calls Family From Trunk Of Car; Spokane Sheriff Finds Her Dead Hours Later
A kidnapped Montana woman was discovered dead in the trunk of a car by Spokane sheriff’s deputies over 250 miles from where she had been kidnapped. While trapped inside of the trunk, the woman called her husband and daughter, who had the police on the other line, but investigators were not able to locate her in time. The 47-year-old kidnapped Montana woman was returning to her home in Great Falls from Helena, Montana, where she had visited with relatives. According to Sheriff Leo C.
Eddie Long Hospitalized: Controversial MegaChurch Bishop Denies Claim That Cancer Death Is Imminent
Eddie Long is denying reports that he is being treated for a terminal, Stage 4 gastrointestinal cancer. No stranger to controversy, the 63-year-old bishop, the head of the 25,000-member Georgia megachurch New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, unveiled a dramatic weight loss via Facebook one month ago. According to Obnoxious Television, Long has been hospitalized in Atlanta since August 29.
‘Morgan’ Movie Trailer: Did ‘Watson Versus Official’ Buzz Draw Moviegoers To Theaters?
The Morgan movie trailer debate generated a lot of buzz ahead of the movie’s opening. The science fiction movie, released September 2 by 20th Century Fox, might be one of the rare instances in which the trailer itself created more excitement than the movie. When thinking about the publicity for Morgan, the filmmakers contacted IBM to ask if their Watson AI could create a trailer for the film.
Angela Corey Ousted In Florida: Zimmerman Prosecutor’s Shocking Defeat
Angela Corey has been ousted from her position as Florida’s 4th Judicial State Attorney by Melissa Nelson, who was relatively unknown just three months ago. Corey has been a controversial figure not only in Jacksonville, but across the United States due to her handling of high-profile criminal cases. Corey was ousted by Nelson in Tuesday’s shocking defeat.
Espionage Charges Filed Against Texas Woman In China; Husband Alleging Torture
China has brought formal espionage charges against an American woman who has been held in the country for over a year under allegations that she was working as a spy for the United States. The filing of espionage charges could have negative effects on the relationship between the United States and China, as it occurs just prior to a planned trip to the country by President Obama.
This Baby Girl Cannot Smile, So Judge Rules Her Taken Off Life Support
A baby girl who is seriously ill and unable to smile can be removed from life support, says a British judge. The ruling on Thursday goes against the wishes of social services, who advocated for continuing to treat the 6-month-old baby girl. The judge’s ruling will allow the baby to be relocated to hospice, where she will be allowed to die. Doctors at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have been treating the baby, who suffered brain damage during her birth.
Woman Made To Remove Clothes By Police On French Beach
A woman relaxing on a beach in Nice, France, was made to remove some of her clothes by armed police, who were enforcing a ban on a style of religious clothing called the “burkini.” A photograph of the confrontation, which occurred on Tuesday, has been released, which appears to show the woman complying with the request to remove some of her clothes after being made to by the police.
Stanford University’s New Alcohol Policy Will Not Do Enough To Prevent Future Brock Turners From Assaulting Women, Say Critics
Stanford University has enacted a new policy to restrict the use of alcohol on campus. All undergraduates living in undergraduate housing, including those who are also working toward a master’s degree, are prohibited from possessing “high-volume” containers of distilled liquors.
Texas Delays Execution Of Jeff Wood, Who Was Waiting In The Truck When Murder Occurred
The state of Texas has delayed the execution of Jeffery Wood, who had been scheduled for final punishment on Wednesday, even though he was not the man who pulled the trigger during a 1996 robbery in which a Texas convenience store worker was killed. By a vote of 7-2, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals delayed the execution by lethal injection of the 43-year-old man.
Rio Olympic Boxing Judges Booted Amid Match Fixing Allegations
The boxing judges at the 2016 Rio Olympics have been booted by international boxing’s governing body, AIBA. The move came after the results of several fights were alleged to have been fixed, causing a growing feeling by spectators, athletes, and Olympic officials that the boxing matches were not being judged fairly.
Baby Girl Punched To Death In Minneapolis - Father Cory Morris Charged With Murder
A baby girl in Minneapolis was viciously punched to death by blows to her face and chest on Saturday, August 13. The 4-month-old baby girl was allegedly murdered by her father, 21-year-old Cory Clifford Morris.
Felix Vail Finally Convicted Of Wife’s 1962 Murder, But What About The Other Two Missing Women?
A Louisiana jury has returned a verdict of guilty in the murder trial of Felix Vail, who was convicted for the death of his wife Mary Horton Vail on Oct. 28, 1962. The case was turned over to the jury on Friday afternoon, and the unanimous verdict of guilty was returned in less than one hour, according to KPLC. Felix Vail had attempted to make the disappearance of his wife appear an accidental drowning. The body of 22-year-old Mary Horton Vail was discovered on Oct.
Baltimore Police Department Not Just Racist, But Every Other ‘Ist,’ Too, Says DOJ Report
After an investigation into the Baltimore Police Department, the Justice Department has concluded that the department is guilty of unconstitutionally stopping, searching, and arresting African-Americans by doing so far more than they do other races. In addition, the Department of Justice found that Baltimore Police routinely use excessive force when dealing with minors, as well as those with mental illnesses.
Subway Worker Spikes Cop’s Drink With THC, Meth
A uniformed cop in northern Utah probably had an inking that the Subway worker had spiked his drink on Monday when he felt strange after taking three sips of the lemonade. It turns out he had been served much more than a cooling drink – a worker at the restaurant is now accused of spiking the drink with THC, the ingredient in marijuana which causes users to feel “high,” and meth.
Illinois Governor Rauner Sued After Breaking With Republicans On Abortion
Illinois Republican Governor Bruce Rauner is being sued by three separate parties regarding a new law, which requires Illinois doctors who refuse to perform abortions to instead give patients referrals to doctors who will provide abortions. The parties involved include a physician, a nonprofit organization, and a medical care clinic. Senate Bill 1564 was signed by Rauner last week and will go into effect in January, 2017.
Minnesota Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»U.S.»Minnesota Battle Over Bathrooms and Gender Rights Spreads By Dyanne Weiss on April 13, 2016 Gay Rights, LGBT Community, Minnesota, North Carolina, Opinion, South Carolina, U.S. The battles over bathrooms and gender identity rights are spreading throughout the American South. A controversial North Carolina law on the topic has brought a national backlash.
Multiple Fatalities Reported in Kansas Workplace Shooting
A series of shootings on Thursday, in which multiple people were killed, has ended. According to Harvey County Sheriff T. Walton, the suspected shooter was killed by authorities at his workplace, Excel Industries in Hesston, Kansas, which is located approximately 35 miles to the north of Wichita. Walton reported that three or four people, in addition to the shooter, may have been killed. He believes it is possible that as many as 20 others have been injured.
Snake-Handling Preacher Jamie Coots Dies From (Gasp) Snake Bite
In a twist of fate as predictable as a Love Boat plot, Jamie Coots, a preacher in Kentucky who gained fame for handling snakes while leading services at his church, died on Saturday after a rattlesnake he was handling bit him on the right hand. The 42-year-old was bitten during a religious service and, according to Middlesboro police, refused to go to the hospital for treatment. Coots appeared on the reality series Snake Salvation, which aired on National Geographic.
Grizzly Adams Actor Dan Haggerty Succumbs to Cancer
Television’s “Grizzly Adams” has died. According to manager and friend Terry Bomar, Dan Haggerty, 73, succumbed early Friday to cancer in Burbank, Calif. The actor was diagnosed with cancer of the spine after undergoing surgery for back pain in August 2015. He had been admitted to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center at the time of his death, with his family at his side. After his diagnosis, Haggerty underwent chemotherapy and was hopeful that the treatment was working.
Idaho Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»U.S.»Idaho Emergency Declaration for Idaho Wildfire That Has Torched 2,000 Acres By Alex Lemieux on July 6, 2015 Breaking News!, Idaho, U.S. On Monday afternoon, Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed and issued a emergency disaster declaration for the counties of Bonner and Kootenai, which have suffered extensive damage from the Cape Horn wildfire near Bayview that began on Sunday. The wildfire has been burning strong for the last 24 hours, torching over 2,000 acres and six homes.
Baltimore Police Kill Another Unarmed Black Man
Another unarmed black man has been killed by Baltimore County police. Early Thursday morning, officers were responding to a domestic violence report at a home in the suburb of Owings Mills – a home to which police had been called 17 times in the past three years – when the shooting occurred.
West Virginia Archives - Guardian Liberty Voice
Home»Archives»U.S.»West Virginia Prison Inmate Dies After Assault, Investigation Ongoing By Chanel van der Woodsen on June 13, 2015 Breaking News!, Headlines, U.S., West Virginia A prison inmate who was incarcerated in Mount Olive, West Virginia, has died after engaging in an assault-related incident. An investigation is said to be ongoing as a result of the man’s passing. David Munday is reported to have assaulted a correctional staff member on Friday, June 12.
Jared Padalecki Not Only Star to Speak Out About Depression
Home » Jared Padalecki Not Only Star to Speak Out About Depression The star of the CW series Supernatural, Jared Padalecki, recently started a campaign to raise money for those who struggle with addiction, depression, self-injury and suicidal thoughts.
Monroe County Body Is Chelsea Bruck, Missing Since Halloween
The body of a Michigan woman, missing since last fall, has been discovered in Monroe County, located on a southeastern Michigan new home construction site. Ryan Bridges, who works for the Wayne County medical examiner’s office, said the skeletal remains were identified via dental records as those of Chelsea Bruck, 22, who has been missing since attending a Halloween party last fall.
Stranded Michigan Sisters Live 13 Days on Cheese Puffs, Snow and Cookies
Michigan sisters Lee Wright and Leslie Roy were discovered on Friday after having been missing since April 11. The women were found on a tree-lined, single-laned northern Luce County road which had become impassable. Wright, 56, and Roy, 52, had gone missing after a family visit and credit their 13-day survival in the Michigan woods to cheese puffs, eight boxes of Girl Scout cookies and snow. The women had been visiting family in Ishpeming.
Oregon Woman Convicted for Killing Two Men, Feeding Remains to Her Pigs
Susan Monica, the Wimer, Oregon, woman accused of killing and dismembering two men before feeding their remains to her pigs, has been convicted of the crimes and sentenced to a prison sentence of at least 50 years.
When Mother's Day Brings Murder
Mother’s Day is as much a rite of spring in the U.S. as the opening day of baseball. Every year, on the second Sunday in May, Americans gather to honor their mothers. Over the years, as families have changed, the holiday has grown to include any sort of nurturing female who may have had a hand in raising a child.
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