News Update for 7.17.09

Well, the weather has let up a bit here in St. Louis; we're not suffering the heat and the humidity like we have been thus far. I hope everyone else's summer is going well, and that the coming semester is rewarding for all.

Your weekly news stories:

1. Bill would ban sex offenders from driving ice cream trucks

2. Province funds cyber battle

3. Footnotes on Marwa's murder

4. Worsening economy increases risk factors for elder abuse

5. Cops: Man claiming to be priest faces sex abuse charges

6. S. Jersey Police Target Kiddie Porn Downloaders

7. Abuse of children on railway platforms: Rights body takes note

8. Effects of verbal violence on children

9. Woman 'married' to pastor at age 8 to retake stand

10. Conference Focuses on Child Abuse and Neglect