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MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — A Michigan mother who grabbed headlines when she was accused of catfishing her own daughter and a teen boy has accepted a plea deal rather than face a jury. Kendra G. Licari, 42, on Wednesday, March 22, appeared before Isabella County Circuit Judge Mark H. Duthie and pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking a minor. The charge is a five-year felony.

My husband was raised in a very patriarchal house by blue-collar workers who never denied him anything. My problem is that my husband and mother don’t like each other. I feel horrible that my husband and my mother aren’t better friends. Your mother raised you alone. My stepson will be giving my daughter away.

This letter-writer wants to improve the somewhat strained relationship between their husband and mom.

Dear Amy: I have a very difficult and stressful relationship with my mother, and I don’t know what to do about it. My mother is an addict and an alcoholic, and she missed out on much of my early childhood years because of it. She then lied to me about why she had missed it (turns out she was at home the whole time). I don’t hate her; I wish she would try harder so we could spend the rest of our lives together. You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O.

One woman and her daughters are trying to fill the gaps rising costs have left.

A mother-daughter duo is behind a nail polish brand that’s designed to empower everyone, not just those who are all about the glitz and glam.

The lawsuit filed March 6 alleges that a New York facility "covered up" sexual abuse against the woman's developmentally disabled mother.

Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s celebrated opera "Blue" arrives at the Kennedy Center after a three-year postponement.

Court cases show families in acute need, but unable to access benefits due to lack of settled status.

A reader who is struggling financially would rather their mother give them cash than expensive clothing.

So he fires up the engine and starts taxiing out on the lake, and I feel something kind of welling up within me. And it was like, just my heart coming back to life, like in time with the engine. And I felt so alive for the first time since I had had that baby. So he fires up the engine and starts taxiing out on the lake, and I feel something kind of welling up within me. And it was like, just my heart coming back to life, like in time with the engine. And I felt so alive for the first time since I had had that baby.We took off the surface of the water, and I just had tears streaming down my face. And I thought, with every fiber of my being, I want to do this.

A middle-schooler needs a polite plan of action for when his mom goes into one of her tirades.

Detectives in Houston are seeking a suspected armed robber who held a mother at gunpoint in her own driveway as she was helping her young child out of the car.

Television presenter Caroline Flack took her own life at the age of 40 in February 2020.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott knows that of all the awards he's won in his life, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award is 'No. 1' because of his late mother, Peggy.

Timothy Welch was adopted when he was six weeks old and found his birth mother 58 years later.

Michelle Yeoh recalled her teenage date and mother's hand-holding during Friday's episode of "The Graham Norton Show."

The regime increasingly uses air strikes to crush resistance that emerged after the coup two years ago.

She hasn’t been a great parent to me, and I don’t want her repeating those patterns with my future kids.

Holly Madison is a former Playboy Bunny, ex-girlfriend of Hugh Hefner and star of "The Girls Next Door." She is hosting a true-crime docuseries on ID titled "The Playboy Murders."

Florida woman Lyndsey Kennedy was pulled from a storm drain for the third time in less than two years on Jan. 18. Delray Beach police said she was rescued after refusing to come out.

A reader with a secret, popular social media account wonders if it’s wrong to keep it a secret.

BAY CITY, MI — A Bay City woman accused of repeatedly stabbing her mother is to undergo a psychiatric evaluation before the prosecution’s case against her can proceed. About 7:30 p.m., police responded to a condominium on 10th Street in Uptown Bay City after Clifford’s 60-year-old mother called 911 to say her daughter had stabbed her. Clifford had a pair of 8-inch-long scissors in her right hand, according to officers’ reports in court files. “She was going at my heart,” the mother told police, according to their reports. Read more on MLive:Woman charged with trying to murder mother in Uptown Bay City stabbingPolice in standoff in Uptown Bay City after truck crashes into townhomeStabbing suspect who crashed into Uptown Bay City townhome faces assault with intent to murder charge

Nurse Lucy Letby is accused of attempting to murder the premature baby girl on two occasions.

"I had huge amounts of hope,” he told Anderson Cooper on "60 Minutes," adding that he once considered it was "part of a plan."

On Tuesday, a Detroit mother pleaded no contest to charges claiming she didn’t tell firefighters her 18-month-old adopted daughter was inside her burning home.

Temperatures were in the low 30s when deputies said she left the toddler in the car for at least an hour.

As a Mexican American, I love being from two worlds. I've thought more about my roots and what it means to be Oaxacan. Then came the L.A. City Council audio leak.

A family that adopted a 20-year-old mother's son welcomed her into their lives.

Delivery driver Tanner Lynn Horner is accused of killing Texas girl Athena Strand, 7, whose body was found in Boyd two days after she disappeared.

A mother came to her five-year-old daughter's rescue after a raccoon bit her while waiting for the bus in Ashford, Connecticut.

Calista Anderson was at a sleepover when the email from a friend arrived. It linked to a news article revealing that, contrary to what she had been told, her mother hadn’t worked for the State Department. The CIA Officers Memorial Foundation provides college tuition and other expenses to children and spouses of fallen officers.

It could happen to any parent in less than two minutes and, sadly, it happened to this mom.

Chris Dawson is sentenced for killing his wife Lynette Dawson, who disappeared in Sydney in 1982.

"I laughed involuntarily. His comment was so absurd and insulting that I felt my brain separate from my body, like I wasn’t there."

Four years ago, a 23-year-old woman’s vehicle was found off the road near Sturgis, Michigan, but she had vanished.

Former Mount Holyoke graduate and pharmaceutical heiress Annabella Rockwell says she underwent 'deprogramming' after graduating from college on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

William Warrington admits the manslaughter of Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73.

Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly is defending his seat against a challenge by Republican Blake Masters, a political newcomer.

A mother reunited with her son in Miami, Florida, after the boy went missing for two months. His father and grandmother are now facing charges.

Dear Amy: There was a physical altercation between my 32-year-old son and 26-year-old daughter one evening, when both were very drunk. – Sick at Heart MomDear Sick at Heart: Your son is facing a credible accusation of a serious assault toward his sister. I’m very worried about you and the damage your behavior has done to your sister and the rest of the family. Dear Amy: Like “Twin Mom,” I am also a mom to wonderful twin boys. You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O.

Reader wonders what’s next as her son is facing charges for assaulting his sister.

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A man is arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender over the murder of the nine-year-old.

A 2-year-old girl in China washed her father’s MacBook with soap after hearing him say it was full of “trash” during breakfast. The incident happened inside the family's home in China’s Shandong province on Oct. 20 when the girl's mother, surnamed Zhang, heard the water running inside their bathroom. Zhang was shocked to find her husband’s MacBook submerged in soapy water and their daughter preparing to wash the laptop with more soap.

The mother of a seventh grader is demanding answers after a bus driver allegedly fought her 12-year-old daughter, seen in a video that has since gone viral.

There are certain groups of adults who need life insurance more than others. Here are three who should get started now.

MISSION, S.D. (AP) — After her mother died when Rosalie Whirlwind Soldier was just four years old, she was put into a Native American boarding school in South Dakota and told her native Lakota language was “devil’s speak.”She recalls being locked in a basement at St. Francis Indian Mission School for weeks as punishment for breaking the school’s strict rules. Her long braids were shorn in a deliberate effort to stamp out her cultural identify. And when she broke her leg in an accident, Whirlwind Soldier said she received shoddy care leaving her with pain and a limp that still hobbles her decades later.

What happened when one Afghan family was forced to make a life-altering decision with no time to think.

In her new book, writer — and mother of six — Gabrielle Blair makes the case that the abortion debate should focus much more on men's roles in unintended pregnancy.

Her viewpoint isn’t uncommon. It’s just widely overlooked.

A Minnesota woman drove her SUV over her 2-year-old daughter after the child fell out of the vehicle. The child was airlifted to a local hospital.

The two pit bulls responsible for the attack were euthanized, the sheriff's office said.

Dear Amy: My son has been in trouble with the law for the majority of his life. – Sad MomDear Sad: Your son does not seem to have adequate control over his own life – do not let him control yours. Recently my grandson (age 16) made a perfectly rational decision that his father, my eldest son, disagreed with. My son responded by telling my grandson that he could not live with him anymore. You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O.

A mother is frustrated with her son’s reaction after she says she won’t give him money to get out of trouble again.

A Farmington Hills man was sentenced for murdering his mother back in 2017. The judge listened to hours of challenges and objections from Muhammad Altantawi before handing down the sentence of 35-60 years for murder.

A violent crash on the east side of Detroit sent a mother and her four children to the hospital.

If there’s one thing working moms know, it’s that life isn’t fair sometimes, managing the job and the home can take an emotional toll and a new documentary aims to show how it impacts women, families, and society at large.

An aardvark cub born at the San Diego Zoo is said to be doing well and developing quickly.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t booked a reservation for brunch, the time to do that is now.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t booked a reservation for brunch, the time to do that is now.

A first grade student at Fisher Magnet Lower Academy was found wandering more than a half a mile away from the school

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t booked a reservation for brunch, the time to do that is now.

She’s a mother who tried to rebuild her community and make it safer after her toddler’s death, only to lose her second son to gun violence.

The house seen in the video above is a total loss, and for Sandy Subyak, her heart was already weighty, having lost her daughter four years ago at the age of 34, and then two weeks ago, Subyak lost her husband.

Some families seem to have it all together, and others ... well, not so much.

Detroit police search for one driver, possibly two, that may have hit and killed a 58-year-old Detroit Woman. Her family emphasizes the life she led. The mother of two who served in the military died while crossing 7 Mile Road last Wednesday near Telegraph.

Christmas will be a little brighter for a Detroit family that was devastated during the pandemic.

After losing her mother to COVID-19, a Detroit woman decided to honor her mother’s life by creating a community art space for women in their childhood home.

Anyone who has seen Alasia Oshay Hill or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

A growing amount of deliberately false information about the COVID vaccine is being targeted specifically at women who are pregnant, according to experts.

In April of 2021 millions of Americans walked away from their jobs. Many said the coronavirus pandemic forced them to rethink their happiness.

A mother was arrested Wednesday after her 9-month-old daughter reportedly overdosed on drugs at their Warren home.

A woman and three children were able to safely exit a Detroit home Friday morning where an armed man has barricaded himself inside.

If you’re a new mother or an expecting mom-to-be, you don’t need another news article telling you about all the benefits of breastfeeding and breastmilk.

Thousands of Metro Detroiters were impacted by flooding across the area.

A babysitter is accused of assaulting a Troy mother during a fight sparked by what the mother believed was the rough handling of her children, police said.

They say a mother’s job is never done.

Local moms weigh in on what they really want this Mother's Day, and if they get the credit they deserve. That's what we're chatting about on "What's the Buzz."

The former company who operated the cemetery told his family they were backed up in burials and suggested another date for the ceremony. When they came back, the company claimed they already buried his mother and has since given him the run-around. Now, he’s not sure what the truth is.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and there is no better year than this one to take a moment to acknowledge the moms in our lives and all that they do.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and families and spouses might be scrambling to plan the perfect day just for her.

DETROIT – Police are searching for missing 17-year-old Daria King. According to authorities, King was last seen Sunday at about 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Rutherford Street when she reportedly left her mother’s car while it was still in motion and got into a silver Chevrolet Malibu with tinted windows that had pulled up. Police said her mother was unable to follow the Malibu and that it sped off and ignored traffic control signalsDaria King Details Age 17 years old Height 5′3″ Weight 150 pounds Clothing White shirt with red writing, black leggings, pink scarf wrapped around her head and brown bootsHer family said she is in good physical condition, but has multiple medical conditions and has not taken her medication. Anyone who has seen Daria King or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak-Up. AdMORE: Missing in Michigan -- missing persons reports

WOODHAVEN, Mich. – Friends and family members gathered Sunday to honor Hillarie Galazka, a 29-year-old mother who lost her life protecting her sons. Her family said she was killed shielding her twin boys during a crash on I-96, near Davison. She went sideways where the twins went forward,” Kelley said. “These little boys witnessed their mother die in front of them. She shielded her little boy’s so they could survive,” said owner Jade Pham.

DETROIT – A mother is without a car after thieves stole it from a repair shop on Detroit’s west side. “I had to get it repaired because somebody had put my car on the back,” India said. India and her father dropped the car off at A-1 Auto transmission on 8 Mile Road a few weeks ago. And for a whole week my car been sitting there,” India said. India has been able to borrow a family member’s car, but she knows that’s only a temporary solution.

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed up on Local 4 News at Noon. Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenLisa Marie Reed faced a judge in-person Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to her charges of second degree murder and first degree child abuse.

Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenPublished: October 21, 2020, 12:22 pmJames Edward Gibson and Lisa Marie Reed were charged with murder in connection with the death of 13-month-old Zyaire Reed and are facing first degree child abuse charges in connection with the surviving twin, Zion Michael Reed.

HOLLAND, Mich. – A woman has been sentenced to 180 days in jail for neglecting to keep an eye on her son who drowned in Lake Michigan. Miranda Rowe, 33, of Spring Lake Township appeared in court Monday. Her 6-year-old, Iain, drowned at Holland State Park on June 6, a day of high waves and warnings. Investigators said her son was unattended for at least 15 minutes while she was in a bathroom. More than 50 people this year have drowned in Lake Michigan in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.

Mother of victim in Warren double murder desperate for answersIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Mother charged with abuse after baby left with stranger at Sinai Grace HospitalIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

How Southfield mother found out her daughter, declared dead hours before, was still alivePublished: August 24, 2020, 5:19 pmA Southfield woman said she received a phone call that her daughter was still breathing hours after she had been pronounced dead at their home.

The Oakland County Medical Examiner released the body to a Detroit funeral home, where the woman was found to be breathing, officials said. LATEST: Sources reveal who declared Southfield woman dead before she was found breathing at funeral home“I’m devastated that my daughter is going through what she’s going through,” she said. “I told them, ‘Are you absolutely, 100% sure that she’s gone?’ They said, ‘Yes, ma’am, she’s gone.‘”But hours later, her phone rang again. What do you mean she’s breathing?’ She said, ‘Ma’am, she’s in the hospital.‘”Southfield firefighters said there was no foul play at the house, so they contacted the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s office. It was the doctor at the hospital who actually declared the woman dead, sources said.

Ecorse mother charged with child abuse after 1-year-old severely injuredPublished: July 30, 2020, 5:40 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.

Ecorse mother faces abuse charges after 1-year-old twins beatenPublished: July 30, 2020, 4:36 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.

In this undated handout photo provided by the Wroclaw zoo, a little tiger is pictured at the zoo in Wroclaw, Poland. The 2-month-old Sumatran tiger cub is getting to know the world and learning to hunt from her mother at a zoo in southwestern Poland, the first such cub born there in 20 years. The as-yet-unnamed cub was born May 23 as her mother Nuris first offspring and the authorities at the Wroclaw Zoo are overjoyed that the mother is taking very good care of her. (Wroclaw Zoo via AP)WARSAW A 2-month-old Sumatran tiger cub is getting to know the world and learning to hunt from her mother at a zoo in southwestern Poland, the first such cub born there in 20 years. The as-yet-unnamed female cub was born May 23 as her mother Nuris first offspring and the authorities at the Wroclaw Zoo are overjoyed that the mother is taking very good care of her.

DETROIT A Detroit mother is filing a lawsuit against a Detroit police sergeant and the city. She said she called police for help with a domestic incident. The sergeant involved in the lawsuit has been identified as Ronald Gibson. The womans attorneys said Gibson told her she had a warrant and he had to arrest her and take her away from her children. The lawsuit alleges that Gibson told the mother that he could make the warrant go away if she performed sex acts on him.

NOVI, Mich. The Michigan High School Athletic Association decided fall sports will be played as normal, not moved to spring as had been considered. In Novi, high school students from all over the region are playing in tournaments. READ: Heres how 25 sports have been divided into high, moderate, low COVID-19 risk categoriesA mother of one of the players is a nurse and she said she is comfortable with her son playing baseball. Especially considering how some districts have already pulled the plug on in-school classes this fall. READ MORE: Fall high school sports to begin as normal in Michigan, with COVID-19 backup plans

DETROITv A pregnant Detroit mother who was forced to have an emergency birth when she tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) immediately went on a ventilator for 33 days before waking up to meet her month-old child for the first time. They said they would have to perform an emergency C-section because the coronavirus is very dangerous for the baby. They had to put my on a ventilator, Barcenas said. Barcenas spent 33 days on a ventilator before waking up. We were not going to let that child grow up without a mom.When I first work up, they told me, theyre, like, You had a baby, Barcenas said.

Hear from mother of Shelby Township boy who contracted mysterious syndrome linked to COVID-19Published: May 19, 2020, 2:36 pmThe mother of a Shelby Township boy who contracted the mysterious syndrome affecting children around the country said her son was perfectly fine and then suddenly had a fever, pneumonia and many other symptoms.

DETROIT – A Metro Detroit mother and daughter both battled coronavirus (COVID-19) together. She meant a lot to me,” Glenda Johnson said. Johnson and her 83-year-old mother, Linda Hopkins, were both diagnosed with coronavirus. “Detroiters, some of them are not taking it seriously -- and I lost my mother,” Johnson said. Johnson would like to thank doctors and staff Beaumont Hospital for being so accommodating.