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A previously suspended judge in Pennsylvania learned that a powerful position won’t preclude the penalty of parking tickets.

A previously suspended judge in Pennsylvania learned that a powerful position won’t preclude the penalty of parking tickets.

A county in Maryland is putting limits on some of the trappings of elementary school: Hugs from grown-ups are restricted, birthday-party invitations are banned, and no more bringing cupcakes for the whole class.

A suspect in the New York City car crash that killed a college student, his pregnant wife, and their baby, has been indicted on three counts of second-degree manslaughter, officials said.

The student who police say planned a massacre at the University of Central Florida before he shot himself to death was a loner who reportedly avoided eye contact with his own roommate — until the day he stared him down while holding a gun.

Friends and family gathered Tuesday to remember a 6-month-old Chicago girl who was fatally shot last week while sitting on her father's lap. As Jonylah Watkins' family wept outside the church, her small coffin was placed among stuffed rows of animals and toys. The 11 a.m.

The mayor of a tiny village that tried to ban stores from displaying cigarettes has a message for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as he attempts to do the same thing: Good luck.

Some green card holders who served efforts in wartime and in peace have been deported because of crimes they committed – and paid for – while in the U.S.

Wall Street wrecked the economy and banks are still refusing to work with people who are trying to stay in their homes. The Campaign for a Fair Settlement, along with other partners, is calling on President Obama over the next 100 days to champion an agenda that would:1. Hold bankers accountable for their crimes.2. Keep people in their homes by resetting their mortgages.Sign the petition here. 
Beverly Jones shared this story of how Wells Fargo hurt her family. Read more from 100 Stories of What Wall Street Broke:

Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain has approved the sale of the sweet cake business formerly operated by Hostess Brands, clearing the way for Twinkies and other brands to return to shelves.