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Mourning Mother Kelly Preston Won't Speak About Jett Yet
To be predeceased by a child is a parent's nightmare that became the sad reality for John Travolta and Kelly Preston when their son died last January. The Hollywood couple has remained out of the public eye as they lament the loss of their late 16-year-old, Jett. In July, it was announced that Kelly would break her silence and speak out about her devastation on a grief and resilience panel at the California Governor's Conference for Women in October.
How to Help Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child
Actor John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston suffered a devastating loss on Friday when their 16-year-old son, Jett, died. Being predeceased by a child is a parent's worst nightmare. The mere thought of losing one's offspring is enough to bring a mother or father to tears.
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Child Rape Death Penalty Unconstitutional, For Murder Only
The US Supreme Court struck down the death penalty for cases of child rape as unconstitutional today, continuing its tendency to narrow, rather than expand, capital punishment. The broad ruling held that the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment requires that the defendant killed, and intended to kill, the victim in order to trigger the death sentence. The Court left room for death in cases of treason, by discussing only crimes against individuals.
Cars-N-Kids Car Seat Monitor: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
Every year we hear horrifying stories of children who die after being left in cars by their parents, about half of the youngsters are left unintentionally by relatives who forgot to remove them from the vehicle.
The Cars-N-Kids Car Seat Monitor ($40) is designed to prevent such tragedies. Using a monitor placed under a car seat, the device turns on when a child is placed in his seat.
Is Death Penalty For Child Rape Cruel and Unusual?
For the first time in 30 years, the US Supreme Court will consider the legality of imposing the death penalty in nonmurder cases.
Tomorrow the Court will hear arguments on whether the crime of raping a child warrants execution. The case involves a man sentenced to death for raping his 8-year-old step-daughter.
Front Page: Indonesia Hit Hard By Second Quake
- After a second major earthquake hit Indonesia today, following Wednesday's 7.6 quake, the death toll has reached at least 529. — Washington Post
- Communist China is marking its 60th anniversary today. — AP
- A top official military journal has made an unprecedented call for the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
FlashForward Breakdown, "White to Play"
FlashForward's sophomore episode packs as much punch as its pilot: more action, questions raised, and lives on the line. As the FBI continues to investigate what caused the blackout, the world's residents find themselves united in their shared experience. They may never be able to look at life the same way again, but as Aaron says, "We're all prophets now."
Sugar Bits — Strictly Romance For Partners Brian and Ali
- Brian Fortuna has admitted he wants to date his Strictly Come Dancing partner Ali Bastian — The Sun
- DJ AM Adam Goldstein's death has been ruled accidental acute intoxication — TMZ
- Tori Spelling was hospitalised with abdominal pain, and after being released returned for more tests — E! Online
- The BBC have given Graham Norton an official warning after his alleged homophobic joke about lesbians — Daily Mail
- Susan Boyle is reportedly being lined up to sing on The X Factor — Mirror
- Footballer Michael Owen and his wife Louise are expecting their fourth child on 3 March — The Sun
Astrology: Do You Believe in Saturn's Return?
If you're anywhere between 27 and 30 and have ever had, oh, a problem, someone might tell you not to worry — or, actually do worry. It's all part of a perfect celestial storm known as Saturn's return. Taking about 29 years to orbit the Earth, Saturn returns to the place it was in at your birth every 29 years.
Michelle Gives Vogue Her First Post-Heath Interview
Michelle Williams graces the cover of Vogue's October issue, opening up about Heath Ledger for her first magazine interview since his death. The actress looks gorgeous as she promotes her pushed-back Shutter Island and provides us an in-depth look at how she and Matilda are dealing with their life after Heath's passing. She reveals she is no longer dating Spike Jonze, but sounds like she's staying strong as a single parent.
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