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Woman Accused Of Witchraft, Burned To Death By Community Members In New Guinea
A young woman from Papau, New Guinea was accused of witchcraft, doused in gasoline and burned to death in a remote area of the country.

4-Year-Old Ohio Boy Shoots Teenage Babysitter In Revenge For Accidentally Stepping On His Foot
A 4-year-old Ohio boy angry with his 18-year-old babysitter for accidentally stepping on his foot grabbed a gun from a closet and shot the teen.

Motorola Introduces Cellphone Made From Recycled Water Bottles
Motorola unveiled a cell phone at a Las Vegas trade show made from recycled water bottles.

Obama's New Presidential Limousine To Have Eight-Inch Thick Doors, Withstand Almost Anything
As president, Barack Obama will ride in a brand new heavily armored, super-sealed vehicle with eight-inch thick doors that can withstand most anything.

With Millions Expected In Washington For Obama Inauguration, Some Residents Temporarily Flee Area
While millions of Americans are expected to jostle for choice spots on Jan. 20 for the historic inaugural of the first black U.S. president, some residents of Washington are temporarily fleeing the area away from the maddening crowds.

Advertising Campaign Encourages Atheists To Come Out In The Open
British atheist campaigner and book author Richard Dawkins launched on Tuesday a $204,000 multi-media advertising campaign designed to encourage more nonbelievers to come out in the open.

California Boy Uses Choke Hold On Vicious Pit Bull To Save Girl From Attack
A 9-year-old California boy used a choke hold on a pit bull to save a girl the dog was attacking.

Aussie Woman Facing Murder Charges For Setting Husband's Genitals On Fire
An Australian court has charged a 44-year-old woman with murder after allegedly setting the genitals of her husband on fire in a fit of jealousy.

Washington State Police Find Body Of Baby Boy At Trash Dump Site
Authorities from Port Angeles, Pierce County, Tacoma and the Washington State Patrol on Monday found in a dump site the body of a baby boy killed and thrown away by his mother.

Kids Lead Neighbor To Dead Parents, Apparent Murder-Suicide
A Central Oregon couple has died in an apparent murder-suicide leaving their baby inside their locked bedroom and three other children on their own for two days until a neighbor learned what happened.