After mass funeral, teen brother of Ga. mobile home slayings suspect declares he is innocent

Teen says brother innocent in Ga. mobile home case

TOWNSEND, Ga. — The brother of a Georgia man charged with slaying his father and seven others in a mobile home insisted Saturday that the suspect would never harm his family, and he also speculated that a dispute over drugs could have prompted the killings.

Swine flu deaths more common in older children, says 1st CDC study of virus’ pediatric toll

CDC study: Swine flu deaths higher in older kids

ATLANTA — The first detailed study of U.S. children killed by swine flu found the outbreak differs from ordinary flu in at least one puzzling respect: It appears to be taking a higher toll on school-age youngsters than on babies and toddlers.