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Contractor Arrested in Connection With Death of Alabama 3-Year-Old in Hot Car

The child, who was in foster care, died on July 22 after being left in a vehicle. A contractor for the state’s Human Resources Department was charged with a felony on Friday.

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A contractor for Alabama’s Human Resources Department was charged on Friday in connection with the death of Ke’Torrius Starkes Jr., a 3-year-old who was left in a hot car, the authorities said.
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A Kennedy Toils in Mississippi, Tracing His Grandfather’s Path

Joe Kennedy III, the grandson of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, says there is work to do in red states. He also has a few things to say about his uncle, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Joe Kennedy III is working to continue the political legacy of his famous family.
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Outrage After Alabama 3-Year-Old Dies in Hot Car While in State’s Care

The boy, who was in foster care, was being transported between a supervised visit and day care, his aunt said. State lawmakers said they were seeking answers and the police were investigating.

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Ke’Torrius Starkes, Jr., 3, died in a hot car while in the care of the state on Tuesday, according to family members and the authorities.
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