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Family Wants Answers After Daughter Killed by Lawn Mower

27-year-old woman was in overgrown area at Modesto, California park

(Newser) - Relatives of Christine Chavez, a 27-year-old woman killed in an apparent lawn mower accident in Modesto, California, say the police investigation was so careless that parts of her remains were left at the scene and they kept finding more during daily vigils. "I went there and I still have...

Calif. Cops Take Fresh Look at Teen's 1986 Disappearance

Susan Bender's mom has long suspected a family acquaintance

(Newser) - California police are looking for the public's help in wrapping up the 35-year-old disappearance of a teenage girl . Susan Robin Bender was 15 when a friend saw her get into a green van at a Greyhound bus station in Modesto on the afternoon of April 25, 1986. Susan claimed...

80-Year-Old Turns Into Life-Saving Hero. Again

It seems Steve Montelongo is a good person to have around

(Newser) - Steve Montelongo says he was "in the right place at the right time" on Thursday when he saved the life of a man trapped in a partially submerged car. Though there was a crowd of at least 20 people already gathered around the irrigation canal in Modesto, Calif., when...

Straight Pride Event Has a Rough Reception

Modesto rejects plans, but may allow rally in new spot

(Newser) - After a hearing that erupted in loud boos—and laughter—a California city has rejected plans by a group to hold a public event celebrating heterosexuality. The National Straight Pride Coalition had applied for a permit to use a Modesto park on Aug. 24, CBS reports. The group also advocates...

Quintuple Murder Suspect May Have Killed Last Year

Cops believe Martin Martinez killed 2-year-old in October

(Newser) - Modesto, Calif., is in mourning and a 30-year-old man is in custody after one of the most horrific murders in the city's history. Police found the bodies of two women and three girls—a 6-month-old, a 5-year-old, and a 6-year-old—in a house on Saturday afternoon and arrested Martin...

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Feb 22, 2013 11:30 AM CST

America's Most Miserable Cities

Detroit grabs the distinction from Forbes

(Newser) - Sorry, Detroit. Forbes is out with its annual list of the most miserable cities in America, which takes into account not only obvious factors such as unemployment and crime, but also things like taxes, foreclosures, home prices, and commute times. Some highlights:
  • The worst five: Detroit leads the way, followed
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