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Wall Collapses at School Football Game

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A dozen high school students are taken to the hospital and at least 15 others are injured when a concrete wall at a South Carolina high school football game gives way. A group of students had been leaning against the wall during the third quarter of a playoff game. None of the injuries are life-threatening.

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Illness Could Turn Little Girl to Stone

posted: 11 HOURS 32 MINUTES AGOcomments: 20

filed under: Health News, World News

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A 5-year-old English girl must take a daily cocktail of drugs to stave off a rare genetic disease that threatens to turn her to rock. Lille Sutcliffe has cystinosis, a condition that causes crystals to form in the body, especially in the eyes and kidneys. "I am so proud of how she is fighting it," her mom says.

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6th Man Arrested in Missouri Sex Case

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Darrel Wayne Mohler, a 72-year-old living in Florida, is the sixth family member charged with molesting children in Missouri. Mohler's brother and four adult nephews were charged earlier this week, and allegations against them include bestiality and forcing children into marriages. Police say more charges are likely.

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Sarah Palin's Book Goes Rogue on Facts

posted: 1 HOUR 57 MINUTES AGOcomments: 964

filed under: National News, Political News

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The Associated Press obtains an advance copy of Sarah Palin's forthcoming book, "Going Rogue," and finds that a number of the ex-Alaska governor's claims don't quite add up. From statements about her own time in office to stories about her campaign for vice president to criticisms of President Barack Obama, the news organization sites several examples of questionable assertions.

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Napolitano: Time for Immigration Reform

posted: 10 HOURS 31 MINUTES AGO

filed under: National News, Political News

While earlier efforts to overhaul U.S. immigration law have crashed and burned, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano believes that reform is "far more attainable this time around." In a major speech, she lays out some key provisions, including tougher anti-smuggling laws and stiffer penalties for businesses that hire illegal labor. She also echoes George W. Bush's call to bring 12 million undocumented residents "out of the shadows."

Bits of Trash Found in Genzyme Drugs

posted: 13 HOURS 17 MINUTES AGOcomments: 45

filed under: Health News, National News

Health officials say they have found small particles of trash in drugs made by biotechnology firm Genzyme. The bits of steel, rubber and fiber could cause serious problems for patients if injected. However, the FDA estimates only about 1 percent of the company's products have been contaminated, and no adverse reactions have been reported.

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'Thatcher' Death Causes Commotion

posted: 13 HOURS 14 MINUTES AGOcomments: 17

filed under: Weird News, World News

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Reports of Margaret Thatcher's death turned out to be greatly exaggerated. A rumor that the former British prime minister had passed away began circulating among Canadian politicos when the country's transport minister sent a text saying, "Thatcher is dead." But the Thatcher in question was his beloved cat, not the Iron Lady.