Police unearthed 12-year-old Brooke Bennett's body Wednesday from a makeshift grave about a mile from her uncle's house, ending a weeklong search for the subject of Vermont's first Amber Alert. Michael Jacques, the girl's uncle and a convicted sex offender, will face federal kidnapping charges.

A 'Tragic and Heartbreaking' Case

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People attend a vigil Wednesday evening in Randolph, Vt., in memory of Brooke Bennett, a 12-year-old whose body was discovered in a makeshift grave earlier in the day. She had been missing for several days and was last seen with her uncle, a registered sex offender.

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Will Smith has battled bad guys, aliens, robots, mutants, Joe Frazier and Uncle Phil, and won nearly every fight. AOL Movies tracks the career of the 'Hancock' star, from 'Fresh Prince' to jaded super-hero and while the journey has been fun for the fans, it wasn't an easy one for Smith.

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Last year, 12 million cosmetic procedures were performed and the trend shows no signs of abating. However, for anyone considering cosmetic surgery, the field is fraught with danger ... just ask Priscilla Presley, whose botched botox procedure left her face disfigured during her 'Dancing With the Stars' appearance. AOL Health looks at 10 of the most common procedures, identifies the risks associated with each and tells you how to mitigate them.

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One of the best ways to battle rising gas prices is to drive a car that gets great gas mileage, but which ones are the best? AOL Autos is here to answer that question, identifying the 10 most fuel efficient cars in the US so you can minimize your pain at the pump.

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Do you know which pop star claimed "I was married a year ago to Anna [Kournikova]"? Do you know which NBA star got engaged to Victoria's Secret supermodel Adriana Lima? Are you up-to-date on the world of athlete romances? If so, here is your chance to prove your mettle. Test your knowledge of hot sports couples with this AOL Sports quiz.

Kidnapped presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors were freed after Colombian spies tricked leftist rebels into handing them over. Not a single shot was fired in the rescue, which dealt a serious blow to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, who highly prized the four hostages, considering them valuable bargaining chips.

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Freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt is welcomed by French President Nicolas Sarkozy at a military airport west of Paris Friday. The French-Colombian politician was one of 15 people rescued from rebels in the Colombian jungle.

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With Americans celebrating their independence this weekend, many celebrities are showing their true colors. AOL Music has photos of stars showing off the flag as a fashion statement. Even little Max Bratman is celebrating his very first July 4 holiday wrapped in the Stars and Stripes.

It's (almost) July 4 weekend! Time for fireworks, parties -- and barbecues. Don't ruin your holiday by undercooking or burning steaks, burgers, hot dogs and chicken. AOL Food has all the tips you'll need for a successful cookout including advice from grilling expert Steven Raichlen on how to cook the perfect piece of chicken.

Every thrifty shopper knows there is a right time to buy everything and when to wait to get something. This month, there are certain items you shouldn't pass on. The arrival of fall inventory for furniture retailers mean that they are looking to clear showrooms in July. AOL Shopping has the inside scoop on that and more items to watch for this month.