A 14-year-old student at Roy J. Smith Middle School in Killeen, Texas is arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of another student, police say.

The victim's family referred to her as "a bright, loving, and compassionate young soul with a promising future ahead of her."

A 13-year-old girl appeared in court after she was charged with murdering a woman whose body was found following a house fire. Police said the body was discovered at a property in Wellingborough, in the early hours of Monday morning.

A 13-year-old girl charged with the murder of a mother of three clutched a teddy bear as she appeared in court for the first time.

The youngster is charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life, following the death of much-loved mum of three Marta Bednarczyk, 43. Earlier today, the girl appeared at the magistrates’ court where her case was immediately sent to the higher court.

One of the lead plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the Girl Scouts of America over alleged toxic chemicals in some of its cookies has voluntarily called for a dismissal. One day after a class action lawsuit was filed on March 10 in a New York City federal court against the Girl Scouts and ABC Bakers and Ferrero USA's Little Brownie Bakers,