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MOMMY’S LITTLE HELPER: Boy, 6, kicks, stomps and squeezes soap on woman brawling with mom on floor of Walmart — WATCH THE VIDEO

Words turned to blows inside the Beech Grove, Ind. shampoo aisle Thursday night, leading to a jaw-dropping sideshow for passing shoppers.

Two pedestrians, 62 and 52, injured after driver loses consciousness in Midtown: police

A 62-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man were hit by a car after the driver lost consciousness in Midtown on Monday afternoon, police said.

Seventh victim of suspected Connecticut serial killer identified as 26-year-old mom of two, cops say

The woman, 26-year-old Marilyn Mendez Gonzalez, disappeared from her Waterbury home on the night of May 15, 2003, New Britain police said. She was a mother of two young girls.

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Bodies of Oklahoma friends missing since rock festival found in van submerged at lake

The bodies of Cody Parrick and Ben Baber, both of Okmulgee, were found in a minivan at the bottom of a boat ramp at Lake Eufaula on Sunday night, Fox23 reported.

Edmonton police officer shot and killed while executing warrant, in city’s first on-duty police death in 25 years

A police officer in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada was shot and killed in line of duty Monday night — the first time such a tragedy struck the police force in 25 years.

Texas cop caught on video slamming girl, 14, to the ground was sued in 2008, accused of abusing black driver

McKinney cop David Eric Casebolt yanked the motorist’s pants down during the humiliating roadside search, and another officer slammed the man’s head on his car hood, according to a lawsuit.

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Florida man, 31, who blew arms off making fireworks with coffee grinder won’t be charged: report

Justin McHenry was using a coffee grinder to mix explosive materials at his Cape Coral condo on May 1 when it suddenly detonated, Wink News reported.

Federal judge orders last 'Angola Three' inmate released after 40 years in solitary

The ruling would free 68-year-old Albert Woodfox after more than 40 years in solitary, which human rights experts have said constitutes torture.

SEE IT Easter Island statues meant to create artificial reef flips, sinks head-first off Florida coast

An artificial reef fashioned with 15 Easter Island-inspired statues crashed head-first into the sandy ocean bottom just off the South Florida coast when the top-heavy barge it was on flipped as it sank.

Woman testifies Jesse Matthews raped her years before Hannah Graham's murder — 'I was punching him'

A woman confronted the accused killer of college student Hannah Graham during a dramatic courtroom showdown on Monday in Virginia.

'Duck Dynasty' star reveals he was sexually abused when he was 6

Indiana divorce attorney target of murder plot after mother and son found waiting outside with gun, deadly syringe

Renee Perillo, 51, and her son Richard, 21, were due to appear in Hamilton County Court Friday on charges of planning to murder divorce attorney Rebecca Eimerman, WRTV reported.

IT'S AN APORKALYPSE: Trailer filled with piglets overturns in Ohio roadway, killing at least 300

A trailer loaded with 2,200 piglets overturned along an Ohio highway Monday, killing at least 200 of the critters and sending first responders on a frantic chase to round up the rest of the little porkers.

Tamir Rice’s family to directly ask judge for murder charges against officers: report

A group of community leaders in Cleveland announced Monday they will use an obscure Ohio law to directly ask a judge to charge the police officers involved in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.

Texas pastors call for firing of suspended McKinney pool party police officer as hundreds protest at rally

Texas pastors called Monday for the firing of the suspended white McKinney police officer caught on tape throwing an African-American teen to the ground at a pool party over the weekend.

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New York

Massive grade fixing at Brooklyn's John Dewey High School deemed untrue

Most of the allegations of massive grade fixing at Brooklyn’s John Dewey High School have turned out to be false, and a resolution of the case is coming soon, Carmen Fariña said Monday.

HAMILL Former New York prison inmate amazed with escape from 'fortress'

The great escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility captured the imagination of the country. But no one more so than Robert, 52, of Queens, who spent part of his 13-year prison term in Dannemora.

Illegal street pickups could increase if Uber and Lyft allowed to operate in New York state, taxi driver advocate warns

Illegal street pickups could explode in the city if Uber and Lyft are allowed to operate in New York State, a taxi drivers’ advocacy group warns.

New Jersey's top court to rule on whether Gov. Chris Christie, state lawmakers need to contribute more toward public pensions

New Jersey's top court is planning to a rule on whether Gov. Chris Christie and New Jersey lawmakers must contribute more toward the pension funds for public workers.