Laken Snelling, ex-Kentucky student whose infant was found dead in closet, pleads guilty to manslaughter

A former University of Kentucky student-athlete pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree manslaughter in the death of her infant son, whose body was found inside a trash bag in a closet. Laken Snelling had initially pleaded not guilty after a grand jury indicted her on several charges, including first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with…

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Eye drops sold nationwide recalled over possible contamination, FDA reports

The Food and Drug Administration reported that bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief have been voluntarily recalled over potential contamination. According to the FDA notice, the 0.5-fluid-ounce bottles were distributed nationwide by Medtech Products, which is owned by Prestige Consumer Healthcare in New York. Prestige didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment….

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South African court drops corruption charges against police intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo

Speaking outside court in Pretoria after the withdrawal of the charges, Gen Khumalo expressed relief that the “truth at least is out”. Prosecutors had claimed that Dineo Mokwele was unqualified for the senior technical support services position she held within crime intelligence and labelled her a “token appointment”. Her appointment then came under scrutiny at…

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