US hospitals are reporting a spike in child abuse during a recession that has driven some families to the brink and overwhelmed cash-strapped child-protection agencies.

By Jonathan Martin, Seattle Times Jul.

By Shawntaye Hopkins, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky. Jul. 2--Lexington police are investigating after a newborn was found Wednesday morning on the front porch of a home off Richmond Road.

A TODDLER reported to have swallowed cannabis is "improving" in a Teesside hospital today. The 18-month-old girl is in the intensive care unit of James Cook University after being transferred from University Hospital of Hartlepool.

By The Associated Press BERLIN - Authorities in southern Germany said Saturday they have taken custody of a 7-month-old boy after his parents posted an ad on eBay offering to sell him for one euro, the equivalent of $1.57.