Scared kids flee playground after woman terrorized them, police say

Madison police arrested a 37-year-old Madison woman Saturday night after she allegedly terrorized a group of kids on a playground, including pulling an 11-year-old girl off a piece of playground equipment and grabbing the girl's backside.

Family of Big Sandy man killed in July sues elevator’s manufacturer, owner

The family of a Big Sandy man killed using a railcar elevator in Tyler on July 17 is suing the elevator’s manufacturer and owner.

Family Dollar Carries Momentum

Family Dollar Stores Inc., the operator of self-service retail discount store chains, carries its growth momentum in the fourth quarter of 2010.

3 families homeless after Mount Olive blaze

MOUNT OLIVE TWP. – A candle to keep the summer bugs away apparently sparked a fire early Sunday morning at two Oakwood Village apartments, leaving three families homeless.

Family planned murders over dinner

A family accused of massacring 57 people for political gain in the Philippines plotted the killings over dinner, a court has heard. Related Stories Strikes halt Greek public transport US pastor Terry Jones vows to go ahead with Koran burning on September 11 Sarkozy vows to hold firm on reform Tensions on first day of government 'Series of events' led to oil blast

Families and their Au Pairs will gather in Randolph

RANDOLPH TWP. — Morris County families and Au Pairs from 20 countries will gather for “International Au Pair and Family Day” in Hedden Park on Saturday, Sept. 11.

Children flee school in new alert

Children from a County Antrim primary school are among those forced to flee their homes in a security alert.

Children’s Movement visit focuses on improving education

PANAMA CITY — The Children’s Movement of Florida rolled into town Tuesday morning for a “Milk Party.” The intent of the nonpartisan group’s “party” was to lay out its vision for putting children at the top of the state’s priority list...

Family Calls On NYPD To Mandate CPR Refresher Courses

The family of a Brooklyn girl who died after a police officer allegedly failed to help her are calling on the NYPD to mandate CPR refresher courses for its officers.

Family cursed and spat on by neighbours

MALAYSIA - A FAMILY of three have to enter their house through the kitchen door at the back instead of the front door because they are hated by their neighbours, all because of superstition, Harian Metro reported.

Children dying as ‘governments turn blind eye’

The Children’s Club meeting in Kilangala village, Tanzania. Photo: Piers Benatar/Save the Children/PA Wire An extra four million of the world’s poorest children died over 10 years because governments are “turning a blind eye” to those most in need, according to a report published by a leading charity yesterday.

Family say dead Yorkshire soldier will be 'hugely missed'

THE family of a Yorkshire soldier who died in hospital in the UK after being injured in Afghanistan said today he would be "hugely missed for the joy he brought into our l

Kids’ bake sale raises money for homeless animals

Kids Can Make a Difference raised $150 for the Goshen Humane Society at their bake sale on Aug. 14 at Knollcrest apartments in Chseter. This fledging organization was founded by enterprising young animal lovers who want to help the homeless cats and dogs who live at the Humane Society’s shelter. The kids and their parents baked cupcakes, muffins, cookies, and cakes. Pictured, bottom, are the ...

Children arrested for rape

CHILDREN as young as 13 were arrested for rape and sexual assault in Oxfordshire last year, the Oxford Mail can reveal.

Three families sue over Bukit Antarabangsa landslide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Three Bukit Antarabangsa families, who lost their homes and loved ones in a massive landslide two years ago, today initiated a multi-million ringgit suit. The suit is filed against their property developer and a private water utility company for negligence. Lawyer Nurashikin Mansoor filed legal papers against Superview ...

Children's Advocates come through Panama City

The Children's Movement of Florida came to Panama City on Tuesday to try and bring children's issues forward in election campaigns.

Family Challenges City Ordinance

A south valley family is challenging a city ordinance that only allows dogs and cats as pets. The family was raising backyard hens. After complaints from neighbors the hens had to be relocated. Joe Ybarra has the story.

Children of gay parents ‘experience homophobia’

CHILDREN of gay and bisexual parents experience homophobia in schools and in the health services, according to a new report.

Families cutting back on yearly medical visits

To make ends meet, many families are making tough choices, including the decision to forego yearly physicals or even medicine, all just to pay the bills.

Family confident farmer's killer will be caught

The family of slain Manawatu farmer Scott is still confident his killer will be found.

Family heads to Australia for medical answers for daugher

The family of a six-year-old girl with a potentially life-threatening syndrome, is heading to Australia for answers.

Children's Theater Troupe Schedules Auditions

Newington Children's Theatre Company's Performing Arts Theatre will hold auditions this week for boys and girls ages 10 to 18 for its 2010-11 touring production of "Beauty and the Beast."

Families Offer $65K Reward for Missing Men Aboard Katmai Floatplane

The families of the four men who disappeared in a floatplane more than two weeks ago offer reward for plane's finder.

Kids Eat Free at Salvador Molly's

Media Alert Salvador Mollys Welcomes Kids Back to SchoolKids Eat Free in SeptemberProceeds From Every Family Check Will Help Feed Homeless KidsWho: Salvador Mollys A World of Flavors restaurant in Hillsdale.What: Community Transitional School supports children of homeless families all over the Portland metro area in grades Pre-K-8 so that these at-risk children can have opportunities...

Children struck in Warminster

Two children, a boy and a girl under 10-years-old, were hit by a car Aug. 30 at 4:24 p.m. when they attempted to cross York Road in the area of Prospect Avenue, Warminster police said in a release.

Kids getting safer route to school

Kids at Nipomo Elementary will have safer ways to get to school in the upcoming months. San Luis Obispo County recently received a Federal Safe Route to School grant to improve access to Nipomo Elementary School. The $600,000 project is slated to start today. It will build a bicycle and pedestrian path on Beechnut Avenue, bridges over Haystack Creek and sidewalks along Price Street and ...

Families Offer Reward In Missing Plane Search

Families of three missing Katmai National Park employees have offered a $65,000 reward to find their plane in southwest Alaska.

Family hopes HSE learns from daughter's death

The family of a woman who died from a massive brain haemorrhage after being misdiagnosed with a migraine has said they hoped the HSE has learned lessons.

Ecijano families seek help for OFWs in China

SANTA ROSA, Nueva Ecija – The families of two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) sought the help of the national government to have the latter saved from possible execution.

Novato kids get bumped from overbooked schools

Like overbooked airline passengers, 30 to 40 kids in Novato are getting bumped from their overenrolled schools two weeks after the first day of class - transfers that parents say are more about money and union contracts than children's needs. Third-grader... Home - Health - Education - Airline - Overbooking

Children traumatised by quake

Children left "scared of every sound" by the Christchurch quake will receive trauma counseling the same as that given out in warzones and other global disasters.

Kids head back to school

(NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Kids have strapped on their backpacks for the first day of school. Local sheriff's departments are sending out an alert to drivers and kids walking to school.

Four families lost their homes to fire during holiday weekend

Four families lost their homes to fires during the Labor Day weekend, according to the Coastal South

Kids Heading Back to School

Most kids go back to school this week. And while they're dreading the homework, they're looking forward to the new year. read more

Kids Aid founder to be cited nationally

Mike Berry, founder of the Kids Aid Backpack Program in Grand Junction, is again earning national recognition for the program that feeds hungry children over the weekends during the school year and summer. Berry is one of 15 finalists in the 2010 National Community Leadership Awards, given by the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation and Investment News, a weekly newspaper for financial ...

Families needing food after quake

Some Canterbury families are running out of food, four days after the big quake.

'Invisible families' touch readers' hearts

The Seattle Times series, “Invisible Families” [page one, Aug. 31], is a perfect example of why local newspapers are indispensable. The Times examined an important local issue that is indeed hidden with a combination of background facts, compelling personal stories and wonderful photographs.

Most US kids see fewer food ads on television: study

Most US kids saw fewer TV food ads between 2003 and 2007, but black kids were bombarded with more calorie-rich advertising than whites, a study showed Monday.

Kids digging in

Kids of all ages are getting their hands dirty digging for fossils at the fair. The dig is hosted by the Museum of Earth located in Ithaca. They are digging through shale, which is rock made of mud.

Children’s Sleep Plays Role in Weight Regulation

Children under 5 who do not get at least 10 hours of sleep at night are almost twice as likely to be overweight or obese later in childhood, a new study reports.