2 kangaroos from Belgrade zoo dead, 1 of them run over after apparent escapeSeptember 30th, 2009 2 kangaroos from Belgrade zoo killedBELGRADE, Serbia — Two of the Belgrade Zoo's kangaroos died Wednesday, one of them a baby that got loose in downtown Belgrade and was killed by an apparent hit-and-run driver, police said. Witnesses spotted the baby kangaroo and called authorities, but by the time officers arrived it was dead, senior officer Zeljko Perosevic said.
Police: 2 kangaroos from Belgrade zoo dead, one of them run over after apparent escapeSeptember 30th, 2009 Police: 2 kangaroos from Belgrade zoo are deadBELGRADE, Serbia — Two of the Belgrade Zoo's kangaroos died Wednesday, one of them a baby that got loose in downtown Belgrade and was killed by an apparent hit-and-run driver, police said. Witnesses spotted the baby kangaroo and called authorities, but by the time officers arrived it was dead, senior officer Zeljko Perosevic said.
LA police hunt 2 gangsters in killing of 4-month-old baby during disputeSeptember 30th, 2009 LA police hunt 2 gang members in killing of babyLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police are looking for two gang members who killed a 4-month-old boy and wounded a pregnant woman during a dispute with the infant's father. Police say the shooting occurred Sunday morning at a party in the San Fernando Valley and was prompted by an argument between the two assailants and 18-year-old Eric Ramirez, the baby's father and a known gang member.
NC police: Pit bull chewed off baby's toes as mother slept; woman facing child abuse chargesAugust 31st, 2009 NC police: Dog chewed off baby's toes as mom sleptJACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Authorities say they are charging a North Carolina woman who slept as a pit bull chewed the toes off her 4-month-old baby's left foot.
3 adults accused of letting rats bite baby girl, chew off her toes at messy Ohio mobile homeJuly 22nd, 2009 3 accused of letting rats chew toes off Ohio babyWAVERLY, Ohio — Three people have been accused of letting rats bite a 6-week-old girl and chew off her toes at their cluttered Ohio mobile home. Pike County prosecutor Rob Junk says the baby's toes on one foot were gone when sheriff's deputies went to the home Sunday after receiving an anonymous tip.
7-year-old dies after falling in hot midday meal bucketJuly 22nd, 2009 RANCHI - A seven-year-old girl died in a school near Ranchi after falling into a bucket full of hot daal (pulses) prepared for the midday meal, an official said Wednesday. Afsari Parveen, a class one student was standing in a queue waiting for the midday meal to be served.
NM medical investigator says pilot in rescue mission crash died of cold exposure, injuriesJune 17th, 2009 NM helicopter pilot died of exposure, injuriesSANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico's medical examiner says a state police pilot whose helicopter crashed in the mountains near Santa Fe during a rescue mission died from exposure to the cold and injuries from the wreck.
Caylee's grandparents want spotlight on missing children; Fla. girl disappeared 1 year agoJune 16th, 2009 Grandparents recall Caylee Anthony on anniversaryORLANDO, Fla. — The grandparents of slain toddler Caylee Anthony say they want to bring more attention to missing children cases.
Baby boy dies after falling into mop bucket at in-home day care in NYC; operator chargedJune 16th, 2009 NY baby dies after falling in day care mop bucketNEW YORK — New York City police have arrested the operator of an in-home day care following the death of an 11-month-old boy who apparently fell into a mop bucket. Police say 28-year-old Krystal Khan is charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
NorthWestern Energy adds fuel-efficient bucket truck to fleetJune 12th, 2009 NorthWestern adds hybrid bucket truckBUTTE, Mont. — NorthWestern Energy has added a hybrid bucket truck to a growing list of fuel-efficient vehicles in the utility company's fleet.
Federal marshals find southern Illinois infant in Indiana after alleged baby sitter abductionJune 10th, 2009 Kidnapped Illinois baby found in Fort Wayne, Ind.FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A 5-month-old boy from Illinois who was allegedly kidnapped by his teen baby sitter has been found safe in Indiana after federal marshals traced a call to where they were staying.
Sydney-based Indian couple held guilty of daughter's deathJune 6th, 2009 SYDNEY - A Sydney-based Indian homeopath and his wife have been found guilty of causing the death of their nine-month-old daughter, Gloria Thomas, by failing to provide her proper medical treatment. The New South Wales Supreme Court Friday convicted Thomas Sam, 42, and Manju Sam, 37, for gross criminal negligence over the death of baby Gloria, who had severe eczema and died of septicaemia on May 8, 2002.
Mich. prosecutor won't file charges against police in use of Taser on 15-year-old who diedMay 13th, 2009 No charges for police in death of Mich. teenBAY CITY, Mich.
ND prosecutors charge woman with neglect for breast-feeding baby while drunkApril 29th, 2009 Neglect charge alleges mom breast-feed while drunkBISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota mother has pleaded not guilty to child neglect after prosecutors alleged she was drunk while breast-feeding her 6-week-old baby.
Sheriff says Md. father who killed family, self nearly decapitated 3 kids; had $450K in debtApril 21st, 2009 Sheriff: Md. dad who killed family had $450K debtFREDERICK, Md.