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California Student Protests (Photos, Video) 32% Tuition Hike Riles Students

By Lynda Johnson
California police are dealing with protests from students over a 32% tuition hike that will take the yearly dues for college over $10,000.  The confrontations have led to arrests being made by authorities...

Pneumonia and Diarrhea, Common Diseases are Top Killers of Children

By Gene Byrd
The toughest diseases on children worldwide are common ailments and should be treatable in most cases.  Pneumonia and diarrhea are the top killers of children from disease.  Though many kids battle...

Dalia Dippolito (Photos, Video) Hires Hitman - Busted on Film!

By Marty Cox
Dalia Dippolito tried to hire a hitman to take care of her wealthy husband, Michael, but the woman instead hired an undercover police officer and they have it filmed like an episode of COPS. The result...

Biz Buzz: Warren Buffett a Cheerleader - Arianna Huffington & Pompoms?

By Ginger Marks
Arianna Huffington challenged Warren Buffett in her latest column, calling the billionaire a "cheerleader" and telling him to put down the Pompoms. She writes her comments from her observations from what...

Alyssa Bustamante - 15-year-old Girl Indicted in Missouri for Murder

By Marty Cox
Alyssa Bustamante, a 15-year old girl that is accused of the murder of a 9-year old girl has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.  In a shocking crime beat tale that leaves even veteran investigators saddened...

Insurance Institute Top Safety Picks 2010 (Video), Crash Test for Cars, SUVs

By Susan Hatch
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Picks for 2010 are in - is your vehicle on the list?  Nineteen cars and eight SUVs earned the award.  Subaru has a winner in all 4 vehicle classes in which...

Ex-SS Adolf Storms (Photos) Charged, Nazi War Criminal?

By Keith Walters Jones
Adolf Storms, a former SS sergeant, was charged with 58 counts of murder on Tuesday and is accused of being a Nazi war criminal.  The man was named in the German press and a report from the...