Child abuse
Ex-Pastor who confessed to murdering girl worked across the U.S.
David Zandstra ministered in churches across California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas between 1965 and 2005.
Cold case breakthrough as retired pastor charged with girl's 1975 murder
David Zandstra, 83, of Marietta, Georgia, has been arrested in the disappearance and killing of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington.
Transgender Democrat's child porn charges draw conservative outrage
The arrest of Laughton, who is a transgender former Democratic New Hampshire state representative, sparked right-wing condemnation.
Indiana mom arrested for beating, shaking her infant to death: Prosecutor
The mother allegedly admitted to investigators that she "had been angry with the baby and shook her."
Dad convicted of murder after getting high and falling on infant daughter
Harley Kemp Craddock was 4 months old when she died after her father overdosed on fentanyl and collapsed on top of her for more than 10 minutes.
'Sound of Freedom' is the astonishing box office success of the summer
The movie, which is based on the life of anti-child-trafficking campaigner Tim Ballard, has now surpassed the $100 million mark.
Grandparents fatally beat 5-year-old over potty training issues: Court docs
New details have emerged in the death of 5-year-old Jada Moore, who was allegedly abused by her grandparents for months.
'Sound of Freedom' theater glitch leaves viewers furious: "Intentional"
Since the film's Fourth of July release, several social media users have stepped forward with claims of movie theater mishaps.
Ohio man befriended parents to rape disabled boys: Prosecutor
"We have significant concerns that other victims are out there," Melissa Powers said.
Texas mom faked daughter's rare illness, forced tests on her: Police
Health workers at several medical facilities told investigators that it appeared the mother was "doctor shopping to get what she wanted," authorities said.
Man posed as teen on Wink app to have sex with 12-year-old girl: Sheriff
The girl told investigators that she thought the 29-year-old suspect was 17 after the two connected on the Wink app and continued to chat on Instagram.
Chicago couple face murder charges after death of granddaughter
Five-year-old Jada Moore died after being found unresponsive at the home of her grandfather and his wife, following allegations she had been physically abused.
"Sound of Freedom" viewer shows theater "turned lights on" during screening
Since the film's Fourth of July release, a host of social-media users have shared claims of technical issues at screenings across the U.S.
'Sound of Freedom' viewer says theater "turned the movie off" mid-screening
"I just experienced a conspiracy theory in person for the first time ever," said a TikTok user as they detailed the issues they experienced at the theater.
Rudy Farias' mom Janie Santana made thousands from "missing" son's GoFundMe
"GoFundMe has zero tolerance for the misuse of our platform," a spokesperson told Newsweek on Thursday.
Police fear babysitter charged in toddler's death may have more victims
Officers found a second child who had suffered from several "serious injuries" while in the babysitter's care and believe there are more.
Lawyer deported back to U.S. on charges of sexually abusing Cambodian girls
The indictment alleges that Cline traveled to Cambodia in 2019, and while there, he paid to sexually abuse four different minors "multiple times."
Corey Feldman says rejection of child abuse documentary left him with PTSD
"To watch it get ignored and then have all this negative blowback and gaslighting, it was a really dark period," the actor said.
Boy found almost dead after being locked in dog kennel by his dad: Police
A doctor said he had "not seen a child this severely beaten since his military tour in Afghanistan where he observed children who had been dipped in hot oil."
My child was almost sexually abused by my young niece—What should I do?
"I was sexually assaulted by a very close and trusted adult relative as a child and it destroyed my faith in humans."
Child escapes kidnapping attempt by asking to use bathroom: Police
The 11-year-old girl in New Jersey was able to flee on foot after being lured into a man's vehicle and driven two miles away.
Gloria Trevi's lawyer shuts down Ghislaine Maxwell comparisons amid lawsuit
"Even though...some people will want to paint [Trevi] using the same brush, this is a very different case," Trevi's attorney, Camille Vasquez, told Newsweek.
Seven kids found living among rats, snakes and maggots in Pennsylvania home
The children, aged 4 to 16, were dirty, malnourished, uneducated, and one little girl's hair was so matted there were maggots living in it, police say.
USAA tries to keep woman who murdered stepson from cashing in $25K policy
Earlier this month, Letecia Stauch was found guilty of murdering her 11-year-old stepson Gannon Stauch.
Couple urged not to let grandma babysit after child's shocking revelation
"Confront her and be prepared to go no contact," one user said.
The U.S. Should End Child Labor in Agriculture
U.S. leaders will not fix the country's child labor problem unless they commit to protecting all children from exploitative and hazardous work, including those working on farms.
Elementary student ordered to eat own vomit by school staff: police
The accused staff watched and compelled the special education student to eat his own vomit with a spoon.
Dalai Lama Debacle: When a Kiss Isn't Just a Kiss
The Dalai Lama just gave us all a great lesson in how you can be a revered person, and still be in the wrong.
"If you talk, you die": Woman reveals how she escaped a cult
After enduring years of torture and abuse, Cheryl Rainfield fled her tormenters. Now an award-winning author, she writes books to help other survivors.
Mom's comments about 3-week-old daughter's looks spark horror: "Nose job"
The baby's dad heard his wife telling the child: "Don't worry, I'll get you a nose job as soon as you're old enough."