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Parents Charged in Faith Healing Case

An Oregon couple has been charged with manslaughter after the death of their 16-year old son. Jeffrey Dean Beagley, 50, and Marci Rae Beagley, 46, tried to heal their dying son, Neil Jeffrey Beagley, with prayer. Neil died June 17 from complications of a urinary tract blockage.

Equal Rights for Female Painters of Bridges and Tower

Efrosini Katanakis fought four years in the courts to win the right to be able to get a job which pays $44 per hour job to paint New York City’s bridges and towers in all kinds of weather.   She, along with three other women, won a lawsuit in September 2010 when Judge William Pauley III [...]

Etta James’ Power of Attorney Challenged by Husband

R&B singer Etta James, who has been diagnosed with dementia and undergoing leukemia, is gravely ill and her husband of 41 years is seeking a California court order to control more than $1 million of her money.  Her doctor has stated she can no longer sign her name and she needs help with feeding, dressing [...]

Elizabeth Edwards Passes Away After Cancer Battle

On December 7, 2010, Elizabeth Edwards passed away after a four year battle with cancer.  Elizabeth Edwards, attorney, mother, wife of politician, made her mark on the world by maintaining grace and hope during what many may feel was a very low point in her life.  In 2007, during the course of John Edward’s infidelities, [...]

Republicans Block U.S. Health Aid for 9/11 Workers

Republican senators blocked Democratic legislation that sought to provide medical care to rescue workers and others who became ill as a result of breathing in toxic fumes, dust and smoke at the site of the World Trade Center attack in 2001.  Republicans are concerned with the funding of this $7.4 billion legislation.  Democrats have argued [...]

Blog Under Criticism: “Should Fatties Get a Room? (Even On TV?)”

Maura Kelly, blogger for magazine Marie Claire, created quite the buzz over her most recent blog on CBS TV show Mike & Molly, a show that centers around a couple who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous group.  Maura Kelly wrote “I’d be grossed out if I had to watch two characters with rolls and rolls [...]

Gary Coleman’s Living Will Ordered 15 Days of Life Support

A living will shows Gary Coleman ordered that he be kept on life support for at least 15 days, according to court documents obtained by CNN.  The Diff’rent Strokes actor died May 28 at age 42. After suffering a brain hemorrhage, Coleman was taken off life support by ex-wife, Shannon Price, one day after he [...]