Is crime in the news today?

Um, yes it is.

Along with other random and apparently meaningless stories, including these from CNN and Fox News:

Death penalty's unlikely opponents 

 

Murder suspect had 'backpack of hatred'  

 

Home Invasion Killer Brags About Murders in Letter

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  Man convicted in deadly home invasion says he has more victims and collected sneakers as trophies

  

Man Charged in Iran Terror Plot to Appear in Court

 

Tape may offer clue to Baby Lisa case 

 

130 Occupy Chicago protesters cuffed 

 

Georgia deputy killed with assault rifle

 

Rescuing 5-year-old sex slaves 1:59

 

Ohio Police Find Two Alligators at Residence 

Body Found in Freezer May Be Missing Woman 

 

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Attorney for Family of Missing Baby Responds to Claims of Accidental Death

 

And so the obsession continues.