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Someone Cared! Woman Called 911 in Richmond Rape Case
Margarita Vargas, an 18-year-old woman from Richmond, CA (and a graduate of Richmond High) was the lone person who called 911 on the night a teenager was gang raped outside her high school while a homecoming party was still going on. It's alleged that at least 20 people watched and did nothing. Vargas says that her brother-in-law came home and told her he'd seen a woman being raped; it was Vargas who insisted they call the police.
Rape Victim Asks Community to Use Anger to Bring Change
Adding something positive to a very dark situation, the 15-year-old girl who was gang raped outside her homecoming dance in Northern California asked her supporters to channel their anger toward making sure nothing like this happens again. Speaking to a few hundred people gathered on campus, the victim's pastor read these words on her behalf:
"We realize people are angry about this. But let the anger cause change, change that is necessary to keep our children, our neighbors and our friends safe."
Say What? Talent Helped Dancing Judge Escape Abuse
"Abuse, it just survives and thrives in silence."
— Mary Murphy, a judge on So You Think You Can Dance, breaks her silence about the years of abuse she suffered decades ago at the hands of her then-husband.
Years into the marriage, Mary discovered her love for dance, which taught her that she could feel beautiful and talented, and she eventually left her abusive husband nine years into the marriage.
Très Bizarre: Man Charged For Being Naked in His Kitchen
Spending more time around the house naked might be good for the planet, but it could also land you in jail. The state of Virginia has charged Eric Williamson, 29, with indecent exposure for hanging out nude in his own home.
Early Monday morning, around 5:30 a.m., a naked Eric was making a cup of Joe in his kitchen.
Flashback: Self-Defense Made Easy
This book promised to make self-defense so easy that you could do it with a smile, while standing on one toe no less! Now that she knows the secrets to self-defense, half-pint can show the big bad wolf who's boss.
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Front Page: US Won't Prosecute Medical Marijuana Users
- The Justice Department is set to tell prosecutors that it is a waste of resources to arrest people who sell or use medical marijuana. — AP
- Criminal charges will be filed against balloon boy's father Richard Heene after police determined that the incident was a hoax. — CNN
- Sarah Palin has posted her resume on LinkedIn.
Front Page: Jaycee Dugard Opens Up About Life After Rescue
- Kidnap survivor Jaycee Dugard says she is "so happy to be back with her family" after being held from them for 18 years. — People
- Wall Street is on track to award record pay this year. The country's top financial workers will make about $140 billion.
Front Page: Roman Polanski's Bid For Prison Release Rejected
- Roman Polanski's request for bail has been denied by the Swiss. The filmmaker will stay in jail pending a decision on his extradition to the US. — Bloomberg
- David Letterman apologized to his wife and staff on last night's show.
Front Page: David Letterman Reveals Affairs, Extortion Attempt
- David Letterman revealed on his show last night that he was recently blackmailed for $2 million. The extortionist threatened to go public with information that the talk show host had sexual relationships with female members of his staff.— BuzzSugar
- The US unemployment rate has reached 9.8 percent, as 263,000 jobs were lost in September. — Wall Street Journal
- During his five-hour trip to Copenhagen, President Obama said granting the 2016 Olympics to Chicago would give the US a chance to "welcome the world back to our neighborhood."
Front Page: Raymond Clark III Arrested For Annie Le's Murder
- Police have arrested 24-year-old Raymond Clark III for the murder of Yale student Annie Le. — CNN
- Michelle Obama plans to enter the healthcare debate this Fall, highlighting the need for healthy eating, exercise, and preventative care. — Politico
- Oscar de la Renta served up one of Fashion Week's best collections yesterday.
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