Famous D.C. Chili Dog Restaurant Founder Dies
Ben Ali, founder and owner of the famed Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C., died at the age of 82 on Wednesday night from congestive heart failure. Ali opened his restaurant, described as a "cultural landmark," with his wife in 1927. Famed guests include Bill Cosby and President Barack Obama. [Washington Times]

Jackson Doctor Facing Litigation from Past Due Child Support Payments
Dr. Conrad Murray, who is facing homicide charges in the death of Michael Jackson, may lose his medical license for not showing up to a hearing regarding child support payments. [Huffington Post]

Police Defend Effectiveness of Stop-and-Frisk but Statistics Show Otherwise
With the controversial police practice of stop-and-frisk, millions of people are stopped every day to reduce crime. According to the AP, the majority of civilians stopped are black and Hispanic and "nearly all of them are innocent of any crime." The police continue to maintain, though, that the practice is necessary and effective. [AP]

Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Children Through His School
Douglas Perlitz of Colorado is accused of using his school in Haiti as a vehicle to molest children. He is being charged with enticing boys with food and shelter in exchange for sex. He is pleading not guilty. [NY Times]

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