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Responders were told by a witness that the mother 'put the child down for a nap and accidentally placed her in the oven instead of the crib'.

Child damages glass sculpture; US city demands Rs 90 lakh from parents

The glass sculpture was on a stand inside the community centre. The city authorities said that the insurance company will reach out to the responsible party in case of any damage to a public property.

Kansas man charged with hate crime for shooting two Indians

Adam Purinton, the man accused of killing Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla and injuring two others at a suburban Kansas City bar, has been indicted on federal hate crime and firearms charges.

Trump condemns Indian techie's killing in address to Congress

Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, was killed and Alok Madasani, another Indian of the same age, injured in the shooting by navy veteran Adam Purinton, who yelled "terrorist" and "get out of my country" before opening fire on them.

Trump condemns Indian techie's killing in address to Congress

Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, was killed and Alok Madasani, another Indian of the same age, injured in the shooting by navy veteran Adam Purinton, who yelled "terrorist" and "get out of my country" before opening fire on them.

Federal Reserve under growing pressure to reform system, goals

But as the country's central bankers converge for their annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming this week, they are under increasing pressure to reform their own system and goals to better reflect the diversity of America and its incomes.

Fed's George: Prepared for rate hike, despite selloff

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said Wednesday it's important for the nation's central bank to understand this week's extreme stock market volatility, but cautioned that markets are focused on the near term.

Fed's George: Delay in tapering could hurt Fed credibility

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Esther George, an outspoken policy hawk who was the sole dissenter at the Fed's September 17-18 policy committee meeting, said that she had been disappointed by the majority's decision.

Wal-Mart pleads guilty in hazardous waste case

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay USD 81.6 million after pleading guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges of improperly disposing of fertilizer, pesticides and other hazardous products that were pulled from stores in California and Missouri because of damaged packaging and other problems.

European Central Bank meets as Fed hawks speak

Central bankers on both sides of the Atlantic could stir the markets Thursday.

Beckham goal crowns Galaxy win

David Beckham scored a trademark free-kick as LA Galaxy beat Sporting Kansas City 4-1 while the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers drew 1-1 in the 'Cascadia' derby in Major League Soccer action this weekend.