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Should Chris Brown Be Speaking at Schools?
Convicted felon and Rihanna-abuser Chris Brown has accepted an invite to read to students at a Harlem school. Would you want him reading to your kid?
Baby Starves While Parents Raise Virtual Child
A Korean couple reportedly allowed their baby to starve to death because of their addiction to raising a "virtual child."
OMG! This Toddler Weighs 90 Lbs!
This 2-year-old in China tips the scales at 90 lbs. Holy moly.
Even Princesses Get Bullied
A spokesperson for the Japanese royal family says 8-year-old Princess Aiko, granddaughter of the emperor, has been bullied in school.
Jaycee Dugard Shares Home Video
This morning on "Good Morning America," Jaycee Dugard spoke on TV for the first time since being released after 18 years in captivity.
Spare the Rod? A Child's Death Sparks Debate
Parents following the advice of fundamentalist Christian childcare authors chose to beat their adopted daughter Lydia with a quarter-inch plumbing-supply line.
Queen Latifah's Mom Responds to Racy Ad
Have you caught a peek at T.I.'s new (and controversial) Akoo Jeans billboard? It is causing a ruckus across the nation for its sexual portrayal of black women. Click to see ... and hear what Queen Latifah's mother, Rita Owens, has to say about the ad looming in her neighborhood.
Community Strength in Times of Tragedy
13-year-old Julia Siegler was killed in a tragic accident when she was hit as she crossed the street to catch her school bus. I was rocked by two emotions -- sadness for her parents, but also gratitude that our spiritually supportive community immediately wrapped our arms around the family.











