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Crime
Egyptian Journalist Dies in Cairo Unrest
The past week has brought stories of journalists’ own plight in covering the turmoil in Egypt, with many reporting that they’ve been targets of violence. The stories become more real now that one of their own has died.
Victim’s Father Slams Amanda Knox Film: ‘It’s So Awful What These Film People Have Done’
Heroes star Hayden Panettiere’s portrayal of Amanda Knox in the Lifetime TV movie was bound to evoke a bit of controversy. But now the victim’s father, John Kercher, has slammed the film by expressing his outrage over the graphic …
Prison Perks: Mexican Drug Cartel ‘Queen’ Got Botox Behind Bars
Sandra Avila Beltran, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa cartel has been receiving beauty treatments in jail — seems even behind bars a Queen can’t be seen with wrinkles.
Amnesty Urges UK Government To Help WikiLeaks Suspect
Amnesty International is calling on the UK government to intervene on Bradley Manning’s behalf, the alleged WikiLeaks suspect and former US army intelligence analyst, demanding that he receive the same treatment as a UK citizen, …
Crime Map Website Launches in Britain, Promptly Crashes
This idea is so good, it’s almost criminal.
Egypt’s Human Chain: The Race to Save the Mummies
Civilian vigilantes heroically stepped up Friday to fend off looters trying to poach Egypt’s most prized artifacts.
The Salvation Army Millionaire? Scandal Hits Britain’s Charity World
Has a businessman been getting rich off donated clothes? (via The Guardian)
Crunched in the Clink: Dutch Prisoner Too Big for His Cell
For one man, the usual punishment has become “cruel and unusual.”
Governments Around the World Outlaw Basic Bodily Functions
Before you pass gas in Malawi, you might want to wait until you are in a private area.
Why Your State Sucks: The Great American Map of Fail
Let’s face it, we totally judge people based on where they’re from. Here’s your handy cheat sheet to each state’s worst quality.
Ohio Mom Jailed for Sending Her Kids to a Better School
Much of the poltical rhetoric on education reform has centered on the ability of parents to send their children to better schools, particularly in situations where they were forced to send them to schools that were failing. But …