Controversial parenting book linked to the deaths of several children
The book "To Train Up a Child" has been embraced by many fundamentalist Christian parents. It advocates raising children to obey without question, through spankings that begin when they are babies. The book is linked to the deaths of multiple children, including 13-year old Hana Williams. Her adoptive parents were recently convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison. Gary Tuchman has the latest.
Should the authors of "To Train Up a Child" be held legally responsible in these deaths? Wolf discussed that question with Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin and attorney and children's advocate Areva Martin.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: 360º Follow • Areva Martin • Gary Tuchman • Jeffrey Toobin |
New indictments in the Steubenville rape case
A grand jury has indicted four more people in connection with the 2012 rape of a 16-year old girl in Steubenville, Ohio. The case made national headlines after photos and video of the incident were posted on social media. Last March, two football players from the local high school were convicted of rape. All of the adults indicted today are school district employees including the superintendent. Jean Casarez has the latest.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Crime & Punishment • Jean Casarez • Steubenville rape case |
President Obama faces critics, low poll numbers, and a heckler
Some unscripted moments today for President Obama as he tried to rally support for immigration reform. An audience member interrupted the president's remarks, and called for him to halt deportations. It came on a busy day for the administration which is facing criticism for the nuclear deal with Iran and record low poll numbers. Jim Acosta has the latest.
Wolf discussed the Iran nuclear deal with Mike Doran of the Brookings Institution and Anne-Marie Slaughter,president of the New America Foundation.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Anne-Marie Slaughter • Barack Obama • Immigration • Iran • Jim Acosta • Mike Doran • Raw Politics |
New details revealed in the Sandy Hook shooting report
Nearly one year after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, authorities in Connecticut released their final report on the tragedy. They found no motive for Adam Lanza's actions that claimed the lives of his mother, 20 first graders, six educators, and himself. Susan Candiotti has new information revealed in this report.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Connecticut School Shooting • Susan Candiotti |
Deadly storm sweeps across the country just before Thanksgiving
A storm that's already blamed for at least 12 deaths is causing problems across the country. Some areas could see nearly a foot of snow, while others are dealing with wind, sleet, and heavy rain. Hundreds of flights have already been canceled, just as millions of Americans begin their Thanksgiving getaways. Jason Carroll has the latest.
What do you do if your travel plans are interrupted by the storm? Wolf spoke with Wall Street Journal travel columnist Scott McCartney.
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Post by: AC360 Filed under: Jason Carroll • Thanksgiving • Travel |
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