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Crime-ridden San Francisco has introduced new sanitized language for criminals, getting rid of words such as “offender” and “addict” while changing “convicted felon” to “justice-involved person.” The Board of Supervisors adopted the changes last month even as the city reels from one of the highest crime rates in the country and staggering inequality exemplified by pervasive homelessness alongside Silicon Valley wealth. The local officials say the new language will help change people’s views about those who commit crimes.

<p>SAN DIEGO – An ice cream truck driver was robbed by a boy with a handgun in the Skyline area Thursday evening, police said.</p> <p>The robbery happened near the intersection of Black Oak Road and Meadowbrook Drive, according to San Diego Police Officer James Johnson.</p>

A baby-faced, 15-year-old burglar with more than a dozen busts already under his belt is being eyed as an Oliver Twist-like thief who ransacked up to 25 more apartments, mostly in the West Village, The Post has learned. Juan Gonzalez was arrested Friday night in Queens -- toting along his 13-year-old brother, authorities said. They were caught red-handed in Richmond Hill, a police source said. The 150-pound, 5-foot-7 Gonzalez was nailed for that robbery and 11 others in the same precinct, the source said. Add that to two previous busts, and he's up to 14 arrests.

Jake Miller admitted it was difficult to separate his emotions from doing his job as a newsman for WGEM once the station found itself in the middle of a investigation involving a fire that destroyed a Northeast Missouri church. Details were made public Friday about the station's role in providing authorities with information that led to the apprehension of a Marion County, Mo., juvenile. "This is a perfect example of how everyone can work together for the betterment of the community," Miller said. "This was truly a team effort." WGEM reporters and editors ended up playing key roles Thursday in...

The Price Of Bad Kids: Your Kid's Troubles Can Cost You A Bundle Know what your children are up to? Better find out. You're liable for virtually any kind of trouble -- vandalism, fights, pregnancy -- they can get into. By Christopher Solomon Raising the next generation is one of life’s great rewards, but a bad seed can quickly turn the usual headaches of parenthood into migraines. Nationwide, even good parents increasingly are being held responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in damages and other costs when a child breaks the law or otherwise misbehaves. Many states, for example,...

This is a WorldNetDaily printer-friendly version of the article which follows. To view this item online, visit http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=33496 Wednesday, July 9, 2003 WEIRDNETDAILYMerchant spanks boy for teaching parrot profanityMan faces 60 days in cage for disciplining child over fowl language Posted: July 9, 20035:12 p.m. Eastern © 2003 WorldNetDaily.com (WCNC-TV) A flap over a cursing parrot is giving new meaning to flipping the bird as a store owner is accused of spanking a boy he claims was teaching his pet profanity. William Soper, 64, of Statesville, N.C., faces a misdemeanor charge of assault after whacking a 9-year-old child who was not...

Autopsy Shows 12-Year-Old Boy Was Shot in Back After Police Chase The Associated Press Published: Dec 26, 2002 UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A 12-year-old boy who died after a police chase was shot in the back, according to an autopsy released Thursday. Michael Ellerbe was shot and killed Tuesday after crashing a stolen vehicle in Uniontown, about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Police said two troopers chased Ellerbe after he tried to run away. During the foot chase, shots were fired and Ellerbe was struck in the heart by a bullet. He died later at a hospital. The coroner said...