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A Texas man had a drug charge dropped after authorities discovered that the alleged methamphetamine found in his possession was actually kitty litter.

Investigators in Harris County made the discovery of at least a half-pound of kitty litter during a traffic stop in early December, KETK-TV reported Saturday. Deputies arrested Ross LeBeau saying they suspected the kitty litter was methamphetamine.
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The kitty litter turned up in one of LeBeau's socks, which he uses to keep his windshield from fogging up. LeBeau got into some trouble after the test results came back positive for methamphetamine.

A Harris County forensic lab conducted a third test and revealed the substance to be kitty litter. The case against LeBeau was dismissed.

LeBeau lost his job due to the drug arrest, but he said he doesn't blame the deputies.

"They thought they had the biggest bust in Harris County," LeBeau added. "This was the bust of the year for them."
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A Texas man had a drug charge dropped after authorities discovered that the alleged methamphetamine found in his possession was actually kitty litter. Investigators in Harris County made the discovery of at least a half-pound of kitty litter during a traffic stop in early December, KETK-TV reported Saturday.

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Mike Tyson is training Chris Brown for the boxing match.

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Massive man hunt in suspect for shooting death of Florida cop

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The New Jersey Turnpike was closed in both directions after police say flying debris caused a crash in Salem County.

The crash occurred near mile marker 6 around 7:18 a.m. in the southbound lanes.

Police say a 50-pound dumbbell struck the windshield of a car, injuring a 75-year-old man.

The victim was flown to Cozier Chester Hospital.

Police are investigating how the dumbbell hit the windshield of the car.

The turnpike was closed in both directions in the area of the crash, but has since reopened.
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The New Jersey Turnpike was closed in both directions after police say flying debris caused a crash in Salem County. The crash occurred near mile marker 6 around 7:18 a.m. in the southbound lanes. Police say a 50-pound dumbbell struck the windshield of a car, injuring a 75-year-old man.

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HIP HOP superstars Chris Brown and Soulja Boy have agreed to stage a three round boxing match to settle their ongoing feud.

And the pair will turn to boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson to help them train for the March bout - which will be shown live on pay-per-view in Las Vegas.

The beef apparently started after Soulja Boy liked a picture posted by one of Brown's exes on Instagram.

The pair then engaged in a long war of words over social media, with Soulja Boy even calling out Brown's daughter Royalty.

Brown responded: "Royalty is two and has five times more money that Soulja Boy already.

"I'd be mad too."

Brown also accused Soulja Boy of being a drug addict and a police informant.

Soulja Boy then offered to meet Brown in Compton for a street fight, but in a video gone wrong - some claim it was staged - Soulja Boy is pushed by one person while another appears to steal his phone.

he then apologised for his erratic behaviour, Brown's lawyer attempted to sue and then Soulja Boy went back on his apology.

Soulja Boy then called on his friend Mayweather to train him - and the former pound-for-pound king accepted.

"I got the best ever my big bro @floydmayweather training me damn," he added.

Brown accepted the challenge.

"Now that we have your undivided attention, boxing match set," the singer wrote.

"Legally. Man to Man. No more dissing and no more talking.

"We in the ring with it. Challenge accepted."

Mayweather has also agreed to promote the fight, through his Mayweather Promotions and The Money Team brands.

Hip hop star 50 Cent has also got involved - saying he will be placing a $100,000 (£80,619) bet on Soulja Boy winning the bout.

The New York rapper is also the one who got Tyson in.

"Listen Mike, they say Floyd's going to be training Soulja Boy so I said I've gotta get Mike Tyson to train Chris Brown," he said in a phone call posted to Instagram.

Tyson responded: "Yeah, Soulja Boy's gonna get f***ed up."

Soulja Boy has since claimed that the rivalry started in 2009 when he got together with Rihanna after she saw him in concert.

It is set to be staged in Las Vegas in March - the location is not yet decided - and will be screened on PPV.

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HIP HOP superstars Chris Brown and Soulja Boy have agreed to stage a three round boxing match to settle their ongoing feud. And the pair will turn to boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson to help them train for the March bout - which will be shown live on pay-per-view in Las Vegas.

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An Orlando police officer searching for a murder suspect was gunned down Monday, and a sheriff's deputy looking for her killer died shortly later.

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The suspect fled, triggering an intense manhunt that included door-to-door searches in apartment complexes and the placing of a dozen schools on lockdown.

Another officer died while taking part in the search for the gunman. The Orange County sheriff's deputy died when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle.

After the deaths of two law enforcement officers in one day, Orlando Police Chief John Mina vowed to find the suspect -- who has been identified as Markeith Loyd.

"I'm confident we will find him," Mina said. "It doesn't matter where he is. We will track him down to the ends of the Earth to find him."

"To lose two law enforcement officers on this Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day is indeed a tragedy," Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

Loyd also is wanted in the killing of a pregnant woman in December, Mina said.

A reward of up to $60,000 is offered for information leading to Loyd's arrest.

The officer he is suspected of shooting was identified as Orlando police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, 42. The second officer who died in the accident was identified as Deputy First Class Norman Lewis.

"To lose two law enforcement officers on this Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day is indeed a tragedy," Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

'He shot her down'

On Monday morning, someone at a Walmart had contacted Clayton and told her Loyd was in the area, Mina said. It appears Clayton briefly chased the suspect on foot.

"As soon as she said stop, he basically opened fire on her," the chief said.

One witness told CNN affiliate WFTV he had been outside the Walmart when the shooting happened.

"I was walking down the sidewalk, right past the officer, and I heard her tell him to stop, or whatever, and he shot her. He shot her down," said James Herman.

Herman said the man continued shooting behind him as he was running from the scene. He also said the man wore a security shirt, but Mina said the suspect was not a security guard.

"That's not uncommon," he said. "We run into people in nightclubs that wear T-shirts that say FBI, police."

Clayton returned fire but investigators don't think she struck the gunman, Mina said.

Two minutes after Clayton's last radio contact, police received a call of an officer shot. Officers performed CPR but could not revive Clayton.

The pursuit

After the shooting, Loyd fled in a vehicle and fired shots at another officer, police said.

Hundreds of law enforcement officers descended on the area.

The suspect abandoned the vehicle and carjacked a different one, police said. He ditched that second vehicle shortly after and ran into an apartment complex, Mina said.

Residents were urged to stay inside and several schools were put on lockdown. By 3 p.m. ET, the lockdowns had been lifted at all the schools, the school system said on Twitter.

Mina said officers searched "dozens of apartments and residences" and won't slow down because of darkness. "I believe there have been people out there helping him all along," Mina said. "If we find out about those people we will criminally charge them."

He said Loyd would be charged with first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and attempted murder of the officer he fired at.

Sheriff's deputy killed

As authorities scrambled to find Loyd, Deputy First Class Norman Lewis died in a crash as he was traveling on his motorcycle.

"A motorist turned in front of him," the sheriff said. "Based on eyewitness testimony, he had a green light, he was not traveling at any (high) rate of speed."

Lewis had worked 11 years with the sheriff's department.

In another incident, police said the suspect fired at an Orange County sheriff's captain who spotted his vehicle. The captain was not seriously injured, but authorities are pursuing an attempted murder charge against the suspect.

Suspect had been wanted in girlfriend's death

CNN affiliate WFTV reported that Loyd was wanted in the December 13 fatal shooting of Sade Dixon, 24, his pregnant girlfriend, outside her home in the Pine Hills neighborhood.

She was the mother of a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old.

Dixon's brother, Ronald Steward, was critically injured when he tried to come to Dixon's aid, WFTV reported, citing deputies.

A hero who went above and beyond

Mina said his department is grieving the death of Clayton, a 17-year veteran at the department.

"I've known Debra for 17 years. She was extremely committed to our youth and the community. She did so many different projects in the community. She organized several marches against violence by herself," the police chief said.

Clayton was married and the mother of a college-age son.

The sheriff said his department also is mourning the death of its deputy. But with an "armed and extremely dangerous" killer on the loose, there is little time to grieve.

"While we're processing our own emotional feelings, we still have a job to do," Demings said.

Clayton's death marks the first fatal shooting of a law enforcement officer in the United States in 2017, said Steve Groeninger of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

The deaths of Clayton and Lewis mark the second and third on-duty law enforcement officer deaths of 2017. On Saturday, North Las Vegas police Det. Chad Parque was killed in a traffic crash.

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The suspect fled, triggering an intense manhunt that included door-to-door searches in apartment complexes and the placing of a dozen schools on lockdown. Another officer died while taking part in the search for the gunman. The Orange County sheriff's deputy died when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle.

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In a series of tweets before dawn Monday, he called Streep, who has more Academy Award nominations than any other actor in history, "one of the most overrated actresses in Hollywood."

"She is a Hillary flunky who lost big," Trump said.

At the Golden Globes on Sunday night, Streep used an acceptance speech for a lifetime achievement award to take Trump to task. Without naming him, she spoke out against disrespect and violence, and called for the protection of journalists.

She specifically called out Trump's 2015 mocking of a reporter with a disability.

"It was that moment when the person asking to sit in the most respected seat in our country imitated a disabled reporter," she said. "Someone he outranked in privilege, power and the capacity to fight back."

Streep's speech wasn't unusual for an awards show -- many actors who've won an award have used the forum as an opportunity to air their thoughts on political matters. There's a long history of that, from 1973, when Marlon Brando declined the Oscar for best actor, which he won for his role in "The Godfather," and sent activist Sacheen Littlefeather in his place to protest the treatment of Native Americans, to 2015, when Patricia Arquette used her best supporting actress Oscar win for "Boyhood" to draw attention to gendered wage inequality.

But Sunday night's speech was amplified by how big a star Streep is -- big enough that she's now famous even for how good her acceptance speeches are -- the way she delivered it without even mentioning the name of her target, and the general mood of the country.

Trump claimed on Monday, as he has in the past, that he never mocked the reporter, Serge Kovaleski of The New York Times. Video shows he did, flailing his arms in imitation: "You gotta see this guy."

"For the 100th time, I never 'mocked' a disabled reporter (would never do that) but simply showed him "groveling" when he totally changed a 16 year old story that he had written in order to make me look bad.," Trump tweeted. "Just more very dishonest media!"

Trump's skirmish with Streep comes at the start of an important week in Trump's transition into the highest office in the land, with hearings for multiple top nominees and an eagerly-awaited press conference on the schedule.

It is yet another example of Trump engaging in a culture war against the industry that helped to make him famous. These examples often come when Trump is criticized or shunned by the celebrities he tried for decades to embrace.

Last month, after reports that his camp was having trouble attracting celebrities to his inauguration, Trump similarly lashed out on Twitter.

"The so-called "A" list celebrities are all wanting tixs to the inauguration, but look what they did for Hillary, NOTHING," he tweeted. "I want the PEOPLE!"

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Now, the GOP is in charge, and poised to run afoul of its own warnings.

As Republican lawmakers begin to dismantle President Barack Obama's landmark health care law, awaiting the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, they face the prospect of overhauling the American health insurance system without any help from across the aisle. Democrats appear increasingly determined to offer Trump's party as little help as possible.

GOP efforts to revamp the Affordable Care Act -- some 20 million people are covered through Obamacare while many more have been less directly impacted by the law -- are poised to disrupt millions of Americans' health insurance. If repealing and replacing the ACA ultimately becomes a purely partisan Republican exercise, Obamacare could emerge one of the biggest political liabilities for Trump and his party -- just as it became a problem for Democrats.

Republicans sought to paint the Democrats' passing Obamacare without GOP support as extreme. Democrats are happy to return the favor. Making the difficult task of enacting healthcare reform a millstone for Republicans could end up helping Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, a Republican, said an overhaul of Obamacare would only have "long-term viability" if the GOP can win support from Democratic lawmakers.

"The GOP has indicated publicly that they intend not to make the same mistake that the Democrats did in passing a bill that was not supported in a bipartisan way," Leavitt said. "I think that's wise."

But Democratic votes won't be easy to get. In a Capitol Hill pep talk Wednesday, Obama urged Democrats not to "rescue" Republicans by helping them pass replacement measures, according to sources in the room.

After the meeting, a White House aide said Obama used "Trumpcare" as an indication he was open to Trump taking credit for improvements.

That is, of course, if Democrats see any changes they like.

Sen. Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Democrat in the chamber, told CNN that Republicans would be making a serious mistake by moving ahead with reforming Obamacare on a purely partisan basis. Durbin went as far as to criticize Republicans for refusing to partner with Democrats on making incremental improvements to Obamacare over the years.

"We've had six years of opportunities to work together on a bipartisan basis to improve or change the Affordable Care Act. They have never, ever, accepted an invitation for that," Durbin said. "Their approach is: repeal it, and once you've repealed it, then we'll think of something new. That's not a responsible approach."

Not that Obama and Democrats didn't try. After Obama took office in 2009, his administration's initial efforts to win over Republican support for healthcare reform went nowhere as one by one, potential GOP allies turned their backs -- and Republican leaders were happy to paint the law as single party over-reach. The healthcare reform bill that landed on the president's desk in March 2010 had not received support from a single GOP lawmaker in the House or Senate.

"The ACA stands in contrast to just about every other piece of major social welfare legislation in the history of this county, which is usually done with bipartisan support," said Tevi Troy, deputy secretary of Health and Human Services under President George W. Bush.

GOP Rep. Phil Roe, a physician who last week introduced a repeal and replace Obamacare bill in the House, said the law was a "disaster" in large part because Democrats passed it without GOP input.

"I never understood why healthcare is Republican or Democrat issue. I've never seen a Republican or Democrat heart attack in my life," Roe said. "There were nine physicians in the Doctors Caucus at that time. Not one of us was asked one thing about that healthcare bill."

Well before the law was passed, Republicans have used promises to block then repeal Obamacare -- a phrase the GOP started using as a pejorative -- as a political rallying cry to rev up the party's base.

And now that the GOP has the opportunity to dismantle Obamacare, there is no expectation that the party will garner any support from Democrats.

In fact, the vehicle that Republicans are using to roll back major pieces of the law -- a budget resolution followed by a budget reconciliation bill -- is a fast-track process that will allow the GOP to avoid a potential Democratic filibuster in the Senate.

But when it comes to the second and much more complicated task of overhauling Obamacare -- replacing what gets repealed -- Republicans don't yet have a plan.

GOP leaders have so far indicated a preference for the "repeal and delay" approach: passing a repeal bill as soon as possible but delaying the repeal measures from going into effect for several years as they develop a measure to replace the law. But already, rank-and-file Republicans are expressing reservations about moving too fast on repeal when there is little clarity on replace -- and creating a potential political nightmare.

Department Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell will warn Congress of the dangers of repeal without replace during a speech Monday in Washington.

"If the Affordable Care Act is repealed without a replacement, the damage to the country's individual insurance market will begin this spring," Burwell will say, according to excerpts. "If health insurance companies don't know what the market will look like going forward, many will either raise prices or drop out. That means more Americans won't be able to afford coverage, and others won't be able to find it at all."

In a sudden role reversal, Republicans are now labeling Democrats obstructionists when it comes to the healthcare law.

"I think it's very unfortunate that (Senate Minority Leader) Chuck Schumer has essentially said he's not interested in cooperating," GOP Sen. John Barrasso told CNN in an interview.

Barrasso and his fellow Republicans -- including the President-elect -- are also pressuring Democrats to cooperate.

"It is time for Republicans & Democrats to get together and come up with a healthcare plan that really works - much less expensive & FAR BETTER!" Trump tweeted last week.

Democrats vehemently oppose repealing Obamacare, and only a handful of lawmakers -- moderates and those hailing from conservative areas -- are likely to show a willingness to discuss replacement efforts with Republicans.

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a moderate Democrat, declined to attend Obama's meeting on Capitol Hill with Democrats last week because he said he opposes any purely partisan conversations about Obamacare.

"I would just caution my friends on the Republican side: the division we've seen in the country is because we had a bill that was passed in 2009 ... without any bipartisan support and now it's about to be repealed without any bipartisan support." Manchin told CNN. "You gotta be careful, throwing the baby out with the bathwater."

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The suspect fled, triggering an intense manhunt that included door-to-door searches in apartment complexes and the placing of a dozen schools on lockdown.

Another officer died while taking part in the search for the gunman. The Orange County sheriff's deputy died when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle.

After the deaths of two law enforcement officers in one day, Orlando Police Chief John Mina vowed to find the suspect -- who has been identified as Markeith Loyd.

"I'm confident we will find him," Mina said. "It doesn't matter where he is. We will track him down to the ends of the Earth to find him."

"To lose two law enforcement officers on this Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day is indeed a tragedy," Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

Loyd also is wanted in the killing of a pregnant woman in December, Mina said.

A reward of up to $60,000 is offered for information leading to Loyd's arrest.

The officer he is suspected of shooting was identified as Orlando police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, 42. The second officer who died in the accident was identified as Deputy First Class Norman Lewis.

"To lose two law enforcement officers on this Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day is indeed a tragedy," Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

'He shot her down'

On Monday morning, someone at a Walmart had contacted Clayton and told her Loyd was in the area, Mina said. It appears Clayton briefly chased the suspect on foot.

"As soon as she said stop, he basically opened fire on her," the chief said.

One witness told CNN affiliate WFTV he had been outside the Walmart when the shooting happened.

"I was walking down the sidewalk, right past the officer, and I heard her tell him to stop, or whatever, and he shot her. He shot her down," said James Herman.

Herman said the man continued shooting behind him as he was running from the scene. He also said the man wore a security shirt, but Mina said the suspect was not a security guard.

"That's not uncommon," he said. "We run into people in nightclubs that wear T-shirts that say FBI, police."

Clayton returned fire but investigators don't think she struck the gunman, Mina said.

Two minutes after Clayton's last radio contact, police received a call of an officer shot. Officers performed CPR but could not revive Clayton.

The pursuit

After the shooting, Loyd fled in a vehicle and fired shots at another officer, police said.

Hundreds of law enforcement officers descended on the area.

The suspect abandoned the vehicle and carjacked a different one, police said. He ditched that second vehicle shortly after and ran into an apartment complex, Mina said.

Residents were urged to stay inside and several schools were put on lockdown. By 3 p.m. ET, the lockdowns had been lifted at all the schools, the school system said on Twitter.

Mina said officers searched "dozens of apartments and residences" and won't slow down because of darkness. "I believe there have been people out there helping him all along," Mina said. "If we find out about those people we will criminally charge them."

He said Loyd would be charged with first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and attempted murder of the officer he fired at.

Sheriff's deputy killed

As authorities scrambled to find Loyd, Deputy First Class Norman Lewis died in a crash as he was traveling on his motorcycle.

"A motorist turned in front of him," the sheriff said. "Based on eyewitness testimony, he had a green light, he was not traveling at any (high) rate of speed."

Lewis had worked 11 years with the sheriff's department.

In another incident, police said the suspect fired at an Orange County sheriff's captain who spotted his vehicle. The captain was not seriously injured, but authorities are pursuing an attempted murder charge against the suspect.

Suspect had been wanted in girlfriend's death

CNN affiliate WFTV reported that Loyd was wanted in the December 13 fatal shooting of Sade Dixon, 24, his pregnant girlfriend, outside her home in the Pine Hills neighborhood.

She was the mother of a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old.

Dixon's brother, Ronald Steward, was critically injured when he tried to come to Dixon's aid, WFTV reported, citing deputies.

A hero who went above and beyond

Mina said his department is grieving the death of Clayton, a 17-year veteran at the department.

"I've known Debra for 17 years. She was extremely committed to our youth and the community. She did so many different projects in the community. She organized several marches against violence by herself," the police chief said.

Clayton was married and the mother of a college-age son.

The sheriff said his department also is mourning the death of its deputy. But with an "armed and extremely dangerous" killer on the loose, there is little time to grieve.

"While we're processing our own emotional feelings, we still have a job to do," Demings said.

Clayton's death marks the first fatal shooting of a law enforcement officer in the United States in 2017, said Steve Groeninger of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

The deaths of Clayton and Lewis mark the second and third on-duty law enforcement officer deaths of 2017. On Saturday, North Las Vegas police Det. Chad Parque was killed in a traffic crash.

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North Korea sends message to Trump amid threat to fire missile 'at any time'

North Korea says it could launch an intercontinental ballistic missile "at any time," even as Pyongyang appeared to offer Donald Trump an avenue for future talks.

Tensions on the Korean peninsula have risen considerably since leader Kim Jong Un said in his new year's message that the country was close to testing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)capable of delivering a nuclear weapon to the US mainland.

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If you're thinking of starting a family, youmight be in for some sticker shock: Raising a child could cost you nearly a quarter of a million dollars.

A middle-income, married couple with two children is estimated to spend $233,610 to raise a child born in 2015, according to a report released by the Department of Agriculture Monday. And that number only covers costs from birth through age 17 -- so it doesn't include college expenses.

Families can expect to spend between $12,350 and nearly $14,000 a year, on average, to raise a child.

Related: 5 smart things you can do with $1,000 right now

Housing was the biggest expense for middle-income families, taking up an average of 29% of the total cost of raising a child, driven mostlyby the cost of an extra bedroom.

Food is the second biggest budget eater.

Another big expense is child care, which costs parents an average of $37,378 per child, according to the government.

Despite the endless cycle of diapers, children tend to be less expensive in their younger years. While child care and education expenses are higher for children under six, those expenses often dissipate as kids get older and enter school full time. Transportation, food, health care and clothing costs all rise as children age.

For example, parents with teenagers can expect to fork over the most money on food. The annual average cost to feed a 15-17-year-old came in at $2,790 in 2015, 22% more than the cost to feed a child between the ages of 6 and 8.

Transportation costs can also weigh heavily on a family's budget, but they dropped 7% from 2014 to 2015 thanks to lower gas prices.

Related: Is it ever too early to start saving for college?

Costs vary by family income level and location. Lower-income families are estimated to spend an average of $174,690, while high-income households will pay around $372,210 over the years.

By region, familiesin the urban Northeast face the highest child-rearing tab with an average of $253,770, followed by the urban West at $235,140. Those living in rural areas throughout the country pay the least, at an average of $193,020, according to the government.

Parents in the urban Northeast also spend the most on housing and child care and education.

Siblings can reduce some budgetary pressure. Married-couple households that had three or more children spent 24% less on average per child compared to those with two kids.

"There are significant economies of scale, with regards to children, sometimes referred to as the 'cheaper by the dozen effect,'" said Mark Lino, author of the report and economist at the Department of Agriculture, in a press release. "As families increase in size, children may share a bedroom, clothing and toys can be reused, and food can be purchased in larger, more economical packages."

The good news is that growth in child-rearing costs slowed a bit. Costs rose 3% -- or $380 -- in 2015 from the year before, short of the 4.3% average since 1960.

Has the cost of raising a child impacted your budget and lifestyle? We want to hear from you. Tell us your story, and you might be featured in an upcoming story on CNNMoney.

CNNMoney (New York) First published January 9, 2017: 11:01 AM ET

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there is a new up amazing upcoming second basemen named kolten wong. He will be the next great thing, he is 26 and plays for the st. Louis cardinals

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The second base position has quickly become one of the deepest in baseball thanks to the emergence of a handful of new young stars and the sustained success of some veteran staples.

The following is not meant to be a rundown of the current state of the position or a look back at the 2016 season, though.

Instead, it will serve as a look ahead to 10 second basemen who, for a variety of reasons, will be worth keeping an eye on this spring.

Whether it's a player returning from a significant injury, an up-and-coming youngster ready to step into a more significant role, an impending position battle or something else altogether, the following guys enter spring training with compelling storylines.
Previous entries in our "Spring Training 10 to Watch" series:

2016 Stats Player Outlook
Brandon Drury has come a long way since essentially being a throw-in piece in the deal that sent Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves prior to the 2013 season.

The former 13th-round pick posted an .862 OPS with 51 doubles at the Single-A level in his first season in the Arizona organization and continued to hit every step of the way before seeing his first extended MLB action last season.

From an offensive standpoint, his debut campaign was a huge success. He ranked among rookie leaders in a number of categories:

However, he wrapped up the season as a replacement-level player ( 0.0 WAR) due in large part to his defensive shortcomings while bouncing around.

The 24-year-old split his time between left field (62 games), right field (32), third base (29) and second base (16), and he was clearly out of place off the infield dirt with a minus-9 DRS and minus-18.4 UZR/150 in the outfield.

Now, the decision to trade Jean Segura opens the door for Drury to settle in as the team's primary second baseman for the upcoming season.

While there is always value in versatility, the stability of playing one position consistently should benefit Drury and could lead to a breakout season in 2017.

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MLB Spring Training 2017: The Top 10 2nd Basemen to Watch

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The second base position has quickly become one of the deepest in baseball thanks to the emergence of a handful of new young stars and the sustained success of some veteran staples. The following is not meant to be a rundown of the current state of the position or a look back at the 2016 season, though.

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A 17-year veteran of the Orlando Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty in the Florida city this morning, and a manhunt is underway for her suspected killer, authorities said.

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A 17-year veteran of the Orlando Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty in the Florida city this morning, and a manhunt is underway for the suspected killer, authorities said.

The victim, identified as Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, whom officials noted is also a wife and mother, "will be missed beyond words," Orlando police wrote on Twitter. Police at the news conference called her a hero. The shooting happened just after 7 a.m.

Police identified the suspect in the killing as Markeith Loyd, and said he is known to officers and is considered dangerous.

Orlando Police Department

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Orlando Police Sergeant Shot, Killed; Suspect at Large

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A 17-year veteran of the Orlando Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty in the Florida city this morning, and a manhunt is underway for the suspected killer, authorities said. The victim, identified as Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, whom officials noted is also a wife and mother,...

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Trump´s big week:That Trump is embarking on the most crucial week of his transition into the presidency-- and as usual he is at the epicenter of multiple controversies.Several of the President-elect's most prominent Cabinet picks will appear on Capitol Hill this week for confirmation hearings that could be brutal. Trump will also hold his first formal news conference since the summer on Wednesday to address potential conflicts of interest that could surround his presidency.

President Barack Obama will move closer to exiting the stage when he delivers a farewell address Tuesday night from Chicago. Though the inauguration is less than two weeks away, the swirl of events means Trump's presidency effectively begins this week.

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Two sisters were kicked off a plane for being disruptive and missed their dads final moments alive.

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Sisters kicked off plane, miss dad's last hours - CNN Video

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Two sisters say they missed their dad's final moments because Allegiant Air kicked them off their flight.

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Several of the President-elect's most prominent Cabinet picks will appear on Capitol Hill this week for confirmation hearings that could be brutal. Donald Trump will also hold his first formal news conference since the summer on Wednesday to address potential conflicts of interest that could surround his presidency.

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It cost $233,610 to raise a child.

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If you're thinking of starting a family, youmight be in for some sticker shock: Raising a child could cost you nearly a quarter of a million dollars.

A middle-income, married couple with two children is estimated to spend $233,610 to raise a child born in 2015, according to a report released by the Department of Agriculture Monday. And that number only covers costs from birth through age 17 -- so it doesn't include college expenses.

Families can expect to spend between $12,350 and nearly $14,000 a year, on average, to raise a child.

Related: 5 smart things you can do with $1,000 right now

Housing was the biggest expense for middle-income families, taking up an average of 29% of the total cost of raising a child, driven mostlyby the cost of an extra bedroom.

Food is the second biggest budget eater.

Another big expense is child care, which costs parents an average of $37,378 per child, according to the government.

Despite the endless cycle of diapers, children tend to be less expensive in their younger years. While child care and education expenses are higher for children under six, those expenses often dissipate as kids get older and enter school full time. Transportation, food, health care and clothing costs all rise as children age.

For example, parents with teenagers can expect to fork over the most money on food. The annual average cost to feed a 15-17-year-old came in at $2,790 in 2015, 22% more than the cost to feed a child between the ages of 6 and 8.

Transportation costs can also weigh heavily on a family's budget, but they dropped 7% from 2014 to 2015 thanks to lower gas prices.

Related: Is it ever too early to start saving for college?

Costs vary by family income level and location. Lower-income families are estimated to spend an average of $174,690, while high-income households will pay around $372,210 over the years.

By region, familiesin the urban Northeast face the highest child-rearing tab with an average of $253,770, followed by the urban West at $235,140. Those living in rural areas throughout the country pay the least, at an average of $193,020, according to the government.

Parents in the urban Northeast also spend the most on housing and child care and education.

Siblings can reduce some budgetary pressure. Married-couple households that had three or more children spent 24% less on average per child compared to those with two kids.

"There are significant economies of scale, with regards to children, sometimes referred to as the 'cheaper by the dozen effect,'" said Mark Lino, author of the report and economist at the Department of Agriculture, in a press release. "As families increase in size, children may share a bedroom, clothing and toys can be reused, and food can be purchased in larger, more economical packages."

The good news is that growth in child-rearing costs slowed a bit. Costs rose 3% -- or $380 -- in 2015 from the year before, short of the 4.3% average since 1960.

Has the cost of raising a child impacted your budget and lifestyle? We want to hear from you. Tell us your story, and you might be featured in an upcoming story on CNNMoney.

CNNMoney (New York) First published January 9, 2017: 11:01 AM ET

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New Weekend sesh is out on YouTube called "Scum Life". Ft. Mason and Max Horseman, Me, Nate Diely, and Bryan Wagner. go peep it. its hype

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Eric Greitens is being sworn in as the new Governor of Missouri today!

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Missouri is on the precipice of new promises from a new Governor.

Come high noon Monday, Republican Eric Greitens will be sworn in as Missouri's 56th governor.

Greitens's staff indicates his speech will last roughly 15 minutes, and if comments from the governor-elect the week before his inauguration are any indication, expect parallels to his predecessor's speech on the capitol steps 8 years prior.

On Jan. 12th, 2009, Gov. Jay Nixon said in his inaugural speech "Ladies and Gentleman, today marks a new day for the state of Missouri."

Greitens echoed a similar sentiment Tuesday, saying "people voted for us to take Missouri in a new direction."

Governor Greitens this week said jobs are one of his top priorities.

"We can build a thriving and prosperous economy here in the state of Missouri," said Greitens.

"We'll turn the economy around by making Missouri a magnet for jobs," said Gov. Nixon in his inaugural address.

Both men have made broad promises to change ethics in Jefferson City.

"This new day will not be possible unless there is a new tone right here in Jefferson City," said Nixon. "For too many years politics and partisanship has stood in the way of progress"

On Tuesday, Greitens again echoed the assessment made 8 years ago by his predecessor.

"We're going to shake up Jefferson City," said Greitens. "We're going to put an end to politics as usual."

Greitens is expected to not just speak, but create policy on his first day of office. He will issue a series of executive actions. Gretiens' staff are not disclosing what those actions will be.

The inaugural ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Jefferson City. Greitens is expected to be sworn in at noon.

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Missouri is on the precipice of new promises from a new Governor.