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A Catholic school in Minnesota has suspended a 9-year-old boy for performing a crotch-grabbing Michael Jackson dance move during a fundraiser.

Sports briefing: Minnesota Gophers' Räty sets school shutout record in 7-0 win over St. Cloud State

Sports briefing Goalie Noora Räty set a school record for career shutouts Saturday when the University of Minnesota women's hockey team

For the Love of Children: Does boy's death point to larger problem?

In the wake of a 10-year-old's abuse, some question how well the system is working A growing number of those involved in protecting Indiana’s children are alarmed at the quiet revamping of the state’s Department of Child Services — changes they say too often result in a reluctance to act appropriately on reports of abuse and neglect.

Loaded Gun Found In Student's Car At School

Authorities find a loaded gun in a car in a parking lot at the same central Indiana high school that was locked down last week following a report of a student with a gun.

Police find gun in central Indiana student's car

The Associated Press The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ind. Authorities found a loaded gun in a car in a parking lot at the same central Indiana high school that was locked down last week following a report of a student with a gun. Authorities say the two events at Columbus North High School, 45 miles south of Indianapolis, are not related. The Republic ( http://bit.ly/wYN2a0 ) reports school ...