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John Welden, World's Worst Boyfriend, Tricks Woman Into Aborting Her Pregnancy

By Christie Rizk | May 16, 2013 02:52 PM EDT

John Welden is being charged with tricking his girlfriend into taking a drug that aborted her child.

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Three Missing Women Found Alive: Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, And Michelle Knight In ‘Good Health’

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 07, 2013 09:05 AM EDT

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight were reunited with their families Monday night after a frenzied 9-1-1 call allowed them to escape captivity.

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Brain Scans Predict Crime Before It Happens; Can Neuroimaging Prevent Repeat Offenders?

By Ashik Siddique | Mar 28, 2013 08:49 PM EDT

Predicting criminal behavior before it occurs may be possible with brain scans of the anterior cingulate cortex, a neural area responsible for impulsive behavior.

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Lovers Swap Genes While Kissing: DNA Lingers in the Mouth Even After a Light Peck

By Christine Hsu | Jan 28, 2013 06:42 PM EST

Kissing is a physically affectionate act of pressing the lips against someone or something. The act is commonly used to express a multitude of human emotions like love, respect and friendship. However, what is less obvious is that when two lovers share a passionate kiss, they are also swapping their bacteria, bodily fluids and parts of their genetic code.

NJ Parents Admit to Killing Baby by Rubbing Heroin on His Gums

By Makini Brice | Jan 11, 2013 03:30 PM EST

Parents Rondel Moore and Denis Manco admitted in court that they had placed heroin on the baby's gums in order to alleviate his pain from teething.

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Leaded Gasoline Linked to the Rise and Fall of Violent Crime

By Christine Hsu | Jan 07, 2013 01:54 PM EST

A new study has revealed that the rise and fall of leaded gasoline strongly correlates with the pattern of violent crime rates in America.

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Spanish Police Perform 'Drug Bust' on Woman With Cocaine Breast Implants

By Makini Brice | Dec 12, 2012 01:15 PM EST

A 33-year-old Panamanian woman, identified only as Yeraldina, is in a hospital in Barcelona, Spain today following the discovery of 2.9 pounds of cocaine in her breast implants.

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Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy’s Blood Used to Heat Up Cold Cases

By Makini Brice | Dec 04, 2012 02:06 PM EST

John Wayne Gacy was a notorious serial killer who raped and murdered at least 33 boys and young men during the better part of the 1970s.

Murders Spread in the City Like Infection

By Amber Moore | Dec 01, 2012 11:43 AM EST

Homicide moves like an infection, first affecting the most vulnerable areas.

ADHD Medication May Lower Crime Rates Among Hyperactive Adults

By Amber Moore | Nov 22, 2012 10:50 AM EST

ADHD medications may help hyperactive youngsters to stay out of trouble, says a new study.

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Leukemia Hoax Cons Entire Colorado Community

By Christine Hsu | Nov 07, 2012 04:46 PM EST

When locals living in a small Colorado community heard the heart-wrenching story of Alex, a nine-year-old boy who was dying from leukemia, they wanted to help.

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"Sweeney Todd" Brazilian Cannibal Gang Killed, Stuffed and Baked Victims Into Pies

By Christine Hsu | Oct 26, 2012 01:00 PM EDT

A gang of "Sweeney Todd" cannibals murdered their victims and stuffed and baked their remains into pies to sell on the streets of Brazil.

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Skeleton of Man Who Died at Least 15 Years Ago Found in Bed With Pajamas Still On

By Christine Hsu | Oct 24, 2012 03:49 PM EDT

A recently discovered skeleton of an elderly man still wearing pajamas in bed in an abandoned house is believed to have lain undiscovered for more than 15 years.

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Children With Brain Injuries Are More Likely to Commit Crimes

By Christine Hsu | Oct 19, 2012 12:03 PM EDT

Young people who have suffered brain injuries are more likely to commit crimes and end up in prison.

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Florida Family Finds Autistic Boy's Therapy Chickens Beheaded

By Makini Brice | Oct 15, 2012 12:37 PM EDT

On Saturday morning, Hart's chickens were found in the backyard, beheaded.

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