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Desecrated cemetery: 'Babyland' missing tots

Jul. 10, 2009
The investigation into an Illinois cemetery where hundreds of graves were dug up and allegedly resold has been broadened to include "Babyland," a section of the cemetery intended for children. "A lot of women came up to me and asked for help with Babyland," the Cook County...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa