Chris Brown Starts Community Service
Wednesday was Chris Brown's first day of community service in Virginia. He had to pick up weeds and debris at horse stables. [TheInsider.com]

With a Failed Execution, Death Row Inmate is Traumatized
After two hours, authorities gave up an attempt to execute death row inmate Romell Broom in Ohio on Tuesday. [AP]

Mexican Statues Cause Confusion
Passaic, N.J., officials put up statues to honor a popular Mexican music group. African Americans there are wondering whether this is a case of preferential treatment and exclusion. [NJ.com]

D.C. Sniper Execution Date Set
The Washington, D.C., sniper of 2002, John Muhammad, is scheduled to be executed in Virginia. [Richmond Times-Dispatch]

Bus Driver Charged After Running Over Child
Sharon Dale, 39, a school bus driver, rolled over a 5-year-old boy, Everette Johnson, while he stooped to pick up his book bag and notebook. Johnson died of injuries, and Dale is being charged with second-degree homicide. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]

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