Paralympics: Eleanor, 14, Youngest Swimmer in 20 Years Brings Home Gold to UK

Eleanor Simmonds, 14, laughed and cried after she grabbed Gold in the women's 100 metre freestyle.  She is the youngest British Paralympic gold medallist since 12-year old Joanne Round won a medal in a...

Hillary Clinton brother 'in meeting to support John McCain'

"Hillary Clinton's youngest brother has met a top aide to the Republican candidate John McCain, fuelling accusations that some of those close to the former First Lady are actively working against Barack Obama. "

Schoolboy, 13, becomes 'youngest person ever' charged with possessing a gun

Most kids, nowadays, are so reluctant with their surrounding. Being a part of a gangster is the only way to find their identity. It's easy for them to have a gun without any license once they join in."A boy of 13 has...

Preacher killed wife, stuffed body in freezer, police say

"(CNN) -- An evangelical preacher killed his wife several years ago and stuffed her body in a freezer after she caught him abusing their daughter, according to police and court documents. ...

US teen sailor takes on the world

Pretty ambitious stuff for a 16 year old, good luck to him." US teen sailor takes on the world ...

Tiny Emilie is Tot-too artist

" TINY Emilie Darrigade is the world's youngest tattoo artist - after inking a design on her dad's arm at the age of just FIVE. Emilie etched the detailed picture of a bumble bee surrounded by a laurel crown on...

Child prodigy becomes world`s youngest 3rd year tertiary student

"A Singaporean child prodigy who made news last year when he passed the GCE Chemistry `O` Level Examination at the tender age of seven, has entered Singapore Polytechnic to become the youngest student ever to attend a third-year tertiary module anywhere in the world. Ainan...

Chemistry prodigy, 8, is youngest at Singapore polytechnic

"Singapura (ANTARA News) - An 8-year-old boy has become the youngstest student at a polytechnic in Singapore, the institution said Tuesday.Ainan Cawley, a chemistry prodigy, created a performance for Mother's Day."Our intention is to equip him with the skills needed for a...

Politics: Junior "Depends" on Seniors POV !

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorDuring an exchange in the House of Commons, an Elder "Grandmother" Member of Parliament referred to a 28 year old "New " Member of Parliament (MP) as "Junior", what is...

Astronomers see 'youngest planet'

Astronomers may have discovered a planet that is less than 2,000 years old - making it the youngest planet in our entire solar system."The ball of dust and gas, which is in the process of turning into a Jupiter-like...

Daughter's MS and Her Stem-cell Miracle

Certainly in a world where Bad News is King, this story is welcome relief to Now Public Readers."Darah Hansen, Vancouver SunPublished: Wednesday, March 12, 2008A midnight flight from Ottawa to Vancouver...

Boy Wonder: Youngest Certified Ethical Hacker

A UK teen named Shane Kelly has found that his penchant for taking things apart will lead to permanent job security: as long as business is conducted online, companies are going to need real security experts: people...

Census throws up treasure trove for trivia buffs

"Census throws up treasure trove for trivia buffs Ruadhán Mac Cormaic, Migration Correspondent How many Presbyterian Pakistanis live in Ireland? Are there Chinese-born Travellers? Widowed teenagers? Most pressingly, how many Lithuanian immigrants live in semi-detached houses...

Benazir, the steely and vulnerable

"She was hailed as one of the Muslim world's first democratically elected female leaders, and, at 35, one of the youngest ever prime ministers. I will remember many faces of the Benazir Bhutto I saw over 20 years of following her turbulent political career: a charismatic...

12 Year-Old Namibian Jailed For Theft Without Options Of Fine Or Alternative ...

"A 12-year-old boy has become one of Namibia's youngest prison inmates - if not the youngest - after he was convicted of housebreaking and theft at Karasburg. The boy was sentenced to six months' imprisonment without the option of a fine or alternative sentence."

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