Sami K. Martin

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  Jan 2, 2014

  Terri Schiavo Family Joins in Fight to Keep Jahi McMath Alive

  The family of the late Teri Schiavo is getting involved and offering support to the family of Jahi McMath, the teenager at the center of a dispute about the use of life support. Schiavo herself was at the center of a similar dispute, although Schiavo's case ended differently than the family wanted.

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  Jan 2, 2014

  Girl Falls Down 50-Foot Well and Survives; Family Asks for Prayer (VIDEO)

  The family of a 7-year-old girl is giving thanks after she was rescued from a 50-foot well by firefighters and is "in pain" but "feisty." The young girl will have to undergo surgery on Friday to repair injuries sustained from the fall, but she is expected to make a full recovery.

• Jan 2, 2014

  Angela Lansbury Made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II

  Actress Angela Lansbury, known primarily for her role on "Murder, She Wrote," was officially made a Dame in Queen Elizabeth's annual New Year honors list. The 88-year-old actress, singer, and Broadway star was thrilled by the award, which she never expected to receive.

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  Jan 2, 2014

  Claire Davis' Family Forgives Shooter: 'It Was Time to Return the Gift to the Giver'

  The parents of Claire Davis, the teenager killed during the Arapahoe High School shooting on December 13, have forgiven the young man who killed their daughter. They also asked that the public be willing to forgive the shooter since "he didn't know what he was doing."

• Jan 2, 2014

  Olivia Munn Defends Herself Against Allegations of Snobbery on 'The Newsroom'; Aaron Sorkin Adds Support

  Actress Olivia Munn is coming to her own defense after a scathing allegation that she was causing trouble on the set of the hit HBO series "The Newsroom." Creator Aaron Sorkin is standing by Munn and calls her a "perfect cast member."

• Jan 1, 2014

  Farrah Abraham's New Year's Resolution: 'Focus More on Mind, Not Body'

  "Teen Mom" star Farrah Abraham has a new mindset for the new year, one that is leaving fans and followers just a bit skeptical, given her past. The reality star stated her new goals in a video message to her fans.

• Jan 1, 2014

  Melissa Sowders, Missing Pregnant Mother of 4: Family Assumes She's Dead

  Family members and authorities are hoping to find a pregnant mother who was last seen on December 26. Melissa Sowders, 26, went missing and no one expects to find her alive but bring her remains home for a proper burial.

• Jan 1, 2014

  'Teen Mom' Dad Says Amber Portwood Will Not Have Custody of Daughter Leah

  "Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood could be headed back to court, only this time to get custody of her daughter, Leah. Gary Shirley, Portwood's ex and Leah's father, has allegedly said that he will do what it takes to retain custody of the little girl.

• Jan 1, 2014

  Prince William Selfie Hits the Internet, Leaves 12-Year-Old Thrilled

  Prince William stunned a 12-year-old girl on Christmas Day as he walked with his family to the church. The prince took a photo known as a selfie with the young girl, who couldn't believe her good fortune.

• Jan 1, 2014

  Dad's $130 Million Lawsuit, Adoption at Center of Suit: Father Demands His Rights

  An unwed father whose son was given up for adoption by his birth mother is suing several agencies he alleges conspired to rob him of his biological rights as a father for $130 million. The Utah man hopes to bring attention to the lack of rights birth fathers seemingly have as well as get his son, now 3, back.