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Missing 13-year-old: Utah girl found unharmed after two-day disappearance13-year-old still missing? No, the teen who disappeared from her home Tuesday wearing only pajamas and a T-shirt was found unharmed late Thursday night. Police suspect the missing 13-year-old was harbored by someone.
Snooki tips for Kimye and more: our parenting news roundupSnooki, reality star and new mom, has some words of advice for pregnant Kim Kardashian. Screen time doesn't necessarily impede physical activity. And Octomom.... oh, Octomom. Our first parenting news roundup of 2013.
Play at school: Recess, and these games, boost child developmentOutside play at school can boost students' cognitive, social, emotional and physical abilities in ways in-class education cannot, pediatricians say. And these games help the process along.
Man's best friend: Texas court asked for dead dog 'damages'Texas's high court is set to determine if man's best friend, deceased, is priceless. The Texas Supreme Court took up the case concerning a dog euthanized by mistake in 2009. The dog's family is seeking damages.
Dogs kept lost boy in Missouri warm until foundA lost boy in Missouri was found in the woods near his house more than four hours after he went missing. His two dogs kept the lost boy warm until he was found.
Judge rules Texas school can force student to wear RIFD locator chipA federal judge says a Texas high school can require a student to wear an RIFD locator chip during school hours, or expel her. Privacy rights advocates had argued it's an invasion of privacy; the school needs it to count students on the premises for funding reasons.
Mom shoots intruder: A point for gun rights advocates?A Georgia mom shoots an intruder coming for her and her two children. Gun rights advocates are making her an example of responsible gun ownership.
Deadly Zorb ride down Russian mountain sparks call for safety codeZorb ride down Russian mountain veers off course and proves deadly for one man while injuring another. Zorb inventor calls for safety code for the adventure sport.
Couple fined for having garden: Take that, urban vegetable gardening trendA couple fined for having a garden in Orlando, Fla. has been ordered to dig up their vegetables or pay a $500 a day fine until they do.
CDC: Binge drinking among teen girls increasingCDC study shows one in five teen girls participate in binge drinking about three times a month. The CDC connects availability and affordability of alcohol with the rise of binge drinking.
Rescue dog: Albie takes to the snow with vigor and confusionRescue dog Albie took warmly to his first snowfall; but can his owner resist the urge to hibernate?
Kim, Kanye buy mansion for $11 million: Will $3 million baby photos be down payment?Kim, Kanye buy mansion for $11 million. The baby photos could bring a $3 million down payment. But, sniffs one mom, baby photos are priceless.
Baby names advice: Keep it to yourselfBaby names, baby names, baby names: Nothing is mulled over and debated more during a pregnancy than what to name your newborn. One mom warns: Keep it to yourself, or the chatter may sully your bright idea.
The ferret: Pet or pest?Ferrets, owners say, are full of personality. But depending on where you live, state officials concerned about the effects of released ferrets on native species have banned ownership and lawbreakers risk up to three years in jail.
Mother’s little helper? Microwave zap prevents bread moldThe dreaded blue-green mold on your bread loaves might be preventable – for up to 60 days – with new microwave technology from Texas Tech. Researchers say the proecess could eliminate the need for preservatives and reduce global food waste.
- Player engaged midcourt, video goes viral
Player engaged midcourt: Anna Prins, an Iowa State basketball player, got engaged before fans and her team Sunday when her boyfriend proposed midcourt.
Mom rescues baby from python: Finds six-foot snake in bedAn Australian mom rescues her baby from a six-foot python that had curled up in bed with the two of them during the night: A cat's hiss warns her, and her cellphone light helps her see the culprit.
Mall of Louisiana flash mob riot: not all flash mobs are alikeA teen flash mob brawl at the Mall of Louisiana and flash robs are the darker side of the social media phenomenon that has frequently been used for good: Like Caine's Arcade support or building awareness about a public issue or just for good, clean fun.
Our "Downton Abbey" family ritual: Thanks for the memories, PBSNow in season 3, "Downton Abbey" has become our Sunday evening family ritual, like "Murder She Wrote" before it, or "Bonanza" before that. It makes the electronic hearth safe again -- and it satisfies a kid as much as "Glee."
In Newtown wake: A boy is suspended over gun gestureA week after the Newtown shooting, a six-year-old student in Maryland pointed his finger like a gun, said "pow" and his school suspended him. His parents filed an appeal this week to have the incident removed from his record.
