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Court hears arguments on violent video games

Retailers who sell the latest "Halo" or "Call of Duty" video game to children would face substantial fines under a law being considered by the Supreme Court.

 

Kids' use of electronic media at night linked to problems

Kids' use of electronic media at night linked to problems

More than half of children who use electronic media before bedtime may have mood or learning problems during the day, a preliminary study of 40 young people suggests.

 

Preschoolers watching WAY too much TV

Preschoolers watching WAY too much TV

Young kids are watching too much television, some averaging more than five hours a day, a new study suggests.

 

40,650 drop-side cribs recalled for safety risks

More than 40,000 drop-side cribs are being recalled for safety concerns.

 

Dallas Mother Ruled Insane, Not Guilty of Throwing Sons From Overpass

A Dallas woman accused of throwing her two children from a freeway overpass and then jumping off the 20-foot-high span has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. A judge in Dallas ruled Thursday in the trial of Khandi Busby, who was charged with attempted murder and injury to a child. The judge then ordered her to spend roughly 30 days in a state mental institution, MyFoxDFW.com reports.

 

Too much TV psychologically harms kids: study

Too much TV psychologically harms kids: study

Hiding the TV remote and games console controller is a good thing to do to kids if it s the only way to limit the time they spend in front of a screen, according to a study published Monday.

 

Newborn jaundice linked to autism

A new study suggests jaundiced newborns have a higher risk of autism than other babies.

 

Britain Cuts Child Benefits for Wealthier Families

Britain Cuts Child Benefits for Wealthier Families

In an abrupt reversal, Britain’s chancellor said Monday that the government would no longer pay child benefits to middle-income and high-earning families.

 

Boy, 4, starts up minivan, kills baby

Police say a 4-year-old boy in Texas managed to start a van and then ran over a woman and her 3-week-old child, killing the newborn.

 

Fisher-Price Recalls 10 Million Items

Fisher-Price Recalls 10 Million Items

The recalls, which cover the United States and Canada, involve seven million tricycles and more than a million high chairs as well as other products.

 

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