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• New Laws About Leaving Children Unattended in Cars

  Jenny Albano | July 31, 2007 2:23 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  As of now twelve states have laws that specifically prohibit parents or guardians from leaving children alone in cars. Some of the states make it a traffic violation that includes a ticket or fine and other states make the offense a misdemeanor with a possible prison sentence. All states have laws that allow authorities to charge parents with child neglect and endangerment if a child dies...

• Steam Pipe Explosion in New York City

  Jenny Albano | July 19, 2007 9:54 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  On Wednesday, a steam pipe burst in Midtown Manhattan, killing one person and wounding around 25 others. During rush hour the pipe burst sending steam and dirt high into the sky. Many New Yorkers thought the explosion was a terrorist attack, but that theory was quickly ruled out.The explosion left a large crater in the ground, and a red truck lay on the bottom. Many people were struck by...