Exoneree James Bain freed after 35 years in Florida jail
James Bain was exonerated after 35 years in prison for a 1974 kidnapping and rape. DNA testing proved he could not have been the rapist, and Bain celebrated with a first use of a cell phone to call his mother. The Florida Innocence Project aided his release and he earns $1.75 million under a new state law.
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Happiness clusters in sunny states, Louisiana tops list
A CDC study of 1.3 million Americans finds residents in sunny states like Louisiana Hawaii Florida and others report higher life satisfaction. Researchers link happiness to favorable climate air quality schools and lower crime while noting Katrina’s impact on Louisiana’s ranking. New York ranks last in happiness.
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Brazilian couple accused after 42 needles found in boy
Police say the toddler was subjected to month long ritual jabs by his stepfather Roberto Magalhaes and a lover Angeline Ribeiro dos Santos amid trance guidance. The pair allegedly sought revenge on the mother, while onlookers attacked the police station. Doctors reported 42 needles located in the boy, now stable, with no immediate removal planned.
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